ButtStripe

Hello buddies, guys, and friends,
I am currently traversing your beautiful country in my 88 Xj. My alternator sounds like it needs to retire and I am wondering where a fella could pick up a quality unit at a reasonable price. Tried Napa but they have nothing. Thanks in advance!

djgrayxj

Note from DJ
What are your symptoms that make you think that your alternator is falling?
You might try Canadian Tire
1441 Hillside Drive, Kamloops, BC V2E 1A9, Canada
1-250-374-9747
Sunday: 9AM–6PM
Monday: 8AM–6PM
Tuesday: 8AM–6PM
Wednesday: 8AM–6PM
Thursday: 8AM–6PM
Friday: 8AM–9PM
Saturday: 8AM–6PM
Map below

ButtStripe

Thanks for the response. I thought Canadian tires were like jiffy lubes not parts stores. After driving through the mountains I started hearing a knock in my engine compartment. At first I thought it might be coming from under the valve cover, but cruiser54 suggested I check it with the stethoscope and I found the noise in my alternator.

djgrayxj

Note from DJ
Did you find a Alternator?

cruiser54

Yeah. He's up and running.

djgrayxj

Note from DJ
Thanks cruiser
My wife is from Canada and we have driven through that area. Towns are many miles apart.
I’m glad he got the Jeep fixed.

Cane

canadian tire's auto departement is kinda similar to an auto zone or harbor freight. you'll have the house brand (mastercraft) that makes all kinds of tools for cheaper than the competitors, but also while offering other good brands. then there's a counter to order parts and test batteries/alternator and also a tool loaning program. just don't go have anything installed in their garage other than maybe winter tires on your corolla.

ButtStripe

Ended up getting one through a local shop at a slight discount. Replaced it in their lot and was on the road in an hour. Thanks for the help.