Another Alternator/Transmission issue

[angus]

My Son`s 2000, 3500 has had some erratic transmission behavior going on for a little while. It seems like a the familiar TC lock/ unlock issue.. At lower speeds and rpm it continually searches. Turn the overdrive off and the issue goes away. He pulled the alternator fuse and took it for a test drive and the issue also went away.

Now fast forward. He bought what I believe was a remanufactured alternator from Oreilly`s last week, and everything seemed great for a few days. The trans symptoms have now came back intermittently, and on top of that, the new alternator is now making a slight squealing noise like the belt is slipping a bit.

 

Oreilly`s offered to swap it out, but my question is who makes a reliable replacement? does he need to pay a little more for a new (if available)?   

Edited October 1, 2016 by angus

[CTcummins24V]

http://www.nationsstarteralternator.com/Extreme-High-Amp-Output-Dodge-Alternators-s/89.htm

 

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