For 1988 Pontiac Fiero Alternator AC Delco 55353YR 2.8L V6 (Page 1/2)
FGT88 JUN 08, 03:30 PM
Hello does anyone know if this Alternator AC Delco 55353YR will bwe a 1 to 1 fit for my 1988 Pontiac Fiero 2.8L V6 this is a brand new on ebay and I do not want to purchase it if the alt in not plug-and-play https://www.ebay.com/itm/185313245534

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Patrick JUN 08, 03:46 PM

The only place that part number comes up is in one eBay listing.

I'd be more inclined to get This one instead if you absolutely need a new alternator... or This one for a remanufactured unit.
FGT88 JUN 08, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:


The only place that part number comes up is in one eBay listing.

I'd be more inclined to get This one instead if you absolutely need a new alternator... or This one for a remanufactured unit.



thanks for your quick responce yes I seen that also on Rock auto so this is a 1 to 1 match? I was going to purchase an Alternator locally at Autozone near me they wanted 144.00 and Its not a new ALT. referbashed. here is the part no Duralast Gold Alternator DLG1352-6-7Duralast Gold Alternator DLG1352-6-7Part #DLG1352-6-7SKU #82564 limited lifetime warrantyLimited-Lifetime Warranty0.0(0) 0.0 out of 5 stars.Fits your 1988 Pontiac Fiero https://www.autozone.com/ba...-charging/alternator
I don't know why there are charging so much. Should I go with Rock Auto ACDELCO 3351010 Gold ? for 111.00?
Patrick JUN 08, 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by FGT88:

Should I go with Rock Auto ACDELCO 3351010 Gold ? for 111.00?



Two years ago, when I had to get an alternator for my '88 Formula, I got This one from RockAuto. It's a 105A ACDelco unit for $83.99, and yes, it's remanufactured... but it'll look and perform like new.

I will admit there was one issue with it which was kind of a nuisance. The unit looked great, but when I went to install it, I realized it had the wrong mounting "ears". The two holes were about half an inch too close to each other, obviously for a different application. (The difference was visually so minimal, that I can understand how the mistake might've been missed when the alternator was boxed up and labeled.) I just swapped on the correct mounting plate from my old alternator... because with me being in Canada, it was just simpler fixing the problem than having to exchange the alternator with RockAuto in the States.

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Vintage-Nut JUN 08, 11:29 PM
My ORIGINAL Generator/Alternator in my '88 V6 died too (the brushes) and ordered the brand-new ACDELCO 335101 at $111.79 from RockAuto.
My tracking number says I'll get it tomorrow!
reinhart JUN 09, 05:06 AM
Personally, I would hesitate to buy a rockauto or any other online alternator. Not because they're any worse or better than the auto parts store, but it's one of the parts that always seems to have problems in the Fiero application. I typically have to swap out mine every 3 years or so. My lifetime warranty covers it every time and I always insist the parts store test my new one before I waste my time installing it and find out the rebuilt one is bad (ask me how I know lol). I'm fairly ceratain you won't get a lifetime warranty buying from anyone online but I could be mistaken. However, most of the major parts stores do offer lifetimes, and us Fiero owners ofter really make them live up to it since we don't sell our car every four years like most folks.

I will say that I did have good luck with a rebuilt alternator I bought on egay about 15 years ago. It was advertised as a "high capacity" or "high" something or other and I decided to go for it (I think it was only $45 or something as well). And it lasted about a decade I believe before biting the dust which is really good for me. Looking back it was probably a risk because who knows what "high capacity" means or whether the seller actually did anything different than a standard rebuild.
FGT88 JUN 09, 12:37 PM

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Originally posted by reinhart:

Personally, I would hesitate to buy a rockauto or any other online alternator. Not because they're any worse or better than the auto parts store, but it's one of the parts that always seems to have problems in the Fiero application. I typically have to swap out mine every 3 years or so. My lifetime warranty covers it every time and I always insist the parts store test my new one before I waste my time installing it and find out the rebuilt one is bad (ask me how I know lol). I'm fairly ceratain you won't get a lifetime warranty buying from anyone online but I could be mistaken. However, most of the major parts stores do offer lifetimes, and us Fiero owners ofter really make them live up to it since we don't sell our car every four years like most folks.

I will say that I did have good luck with a rebuilt alternator I bought on egay about 15 years ago. It was advertised as a "high capacity" or "high" something or other and I decided to go for it (I think it was only $45 or something as well). And it lasted about a decade I believe before biting the dust which is really good for me. Looking back it was probably a risk because who knows what "high capacity" means or whether the seller actually did anything different than a standard rebuild.



THANKS FOR THE FEED BACK YES I AGREE AND ORDERED THE ALTERNATOR FROM AUTOZONE FOR 119.00 REMANUFACTURED THEY STATED IT IS PLUG N PLAY/WITH LIFE TIME WARRENTY, PLUS THE BELT WAS 29.00 I MIGHT AS WELL REPLACE THAT ALSOPS MY SON IS GOING TO DO THE WORK I HAVE A 1988 FIERO GT DOES THE ALT. COME OUT FROM THE TOP OR THROUGH THE SIDE WALL WHAT IS THE BEST WAY IF YOU CAN HELP. THANK YOU VERY MUCH "WHO,S BETTA THEN U!!!!" .
Vintage-Nut JUN 09, 01:09 PM
1988 V6 Generator/Alternator Removal

On Top
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery
Disconnect the Generator/Alternator harness connectors
Option: Remove the spark wires on #1, #3 and #5 plugs
Remove the Generator/Alternator Heat Shield from the exhaust manifold
Loosen the top Generator/Alternator bolt

Block the front wheels, raise the rear and secure it with jack stands
Remove the rear wheel (passenger side)

Under the Car
Remove the harness bracket from the engine block (to get room)
Remove the bottom Generator/Alternator bolt
Remove the belt

On Top
Remove the top Generator/Alternator bolt and carefully lower it on the bottom

Under the Car
Remove the Generator/Alternator from between the engine and the frame
FGT88 JUN 09, 02:26 PM

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Originally posted by Vintage-Nut:

1988 V6 Generator/Alternator Removal

On Top
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery
Disconnect the Generator/Alternator harness connectors
Option: Remove the spark wires on #1, #3 and #5 plugs
Remove the Generator/Alternator Heat Shield from the exhaust manifold
Loosen the top Generator/Alternator bolt

Block the front wheels, raise the rear and secure it with jack stands
Remove the rear wheel (passenger side)

Under the Car
Remove the harness bracket from the engine block (to get room)
Remove the bottom Generator/Alternator bolt
Remove the belt

On Top
Remove the top Generator/Alternator bolt and carefully lower it on the bottom

Under the Car
Remove the Generator/Alternator from between the engine and the frame



THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH FOR THE DIRECTIONS LIKE I SAID EARLIER WHO'S BETTA THEN U LOL THANKS YOU MY FRIEND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Vintage-Nut JUN 09, 03:46 PM
BTW: If your Fiero has the 'regular' factory belt to the alternator...

This is a 'Perfect' time to install either:
Dodgerunner's Belt Tensioner - (search "Fiero Belt Tensioner by Dodgerunner")
or
Rodney's Belt Slip Eliminator Pulley

And Yes, a little more money and time, but worth it!