Thought i'd save thread space and chuck 2 questions into one thread.


Question 1 - I am due for a service soon but i cant afford it, its a minor so i was going to do the oil from home (as long as i can get my damn sump plug undone :( unlike last time) but i required new spark plug leads. Where can i pick up a good pair at a good price and is it as simple as disconnecting the leads from the distributor (individually because i know it doesn't go 1 2 3 4 5 6 most likely 1 6 2 5 3 4) and plugging them back in?

Question 2 - Is an altenator question. When i bought my car the altenator died so i rang RACV and a gent replaced it for me. Are there different 'grades' of altenators? like different capacities? I know the battery is mainly used for getting the car started then the altenator does most whilst driving, but my lights dim when i am stationary. I was going to change the ground but thought if its just a altenator that isn't up for the challenge of a sound system i'd slowly replace it. So my question is are there like altenators for just standard every day cars and ones for cars that have sound systems and require a stronger and more powerful power delivery?

1. bursons repco anywhere close to you should be able to supply them to you just shop around.
2.Yes there are different alternators different amp out put anyway. the more ure running the more power (amps) you need.

1. bursons repco anywhere close to you should be able to supply them to you just shop around.
2.Yes there are different alternators different amp out put anyway. the more ure running the more power (amps) you need.

yeah i thought they would sell them, i might go to bursons i trust them a bit more than other stores.


ahhh shiiit, does anyone know how much altenators are that are designed for higher amps? :(

no idea, I think u can get ure one rebuilt to handle the higher current required. or speak to auto elec

Your looking at hundreds. My mates lights used to dim in his CH lancer. Put in an optima yellowtop, problem gone.

I had 1400WRMS of stereo music in the TR and the little 85A alternator was fine. 3rd gen ones are like 110A there should be enough in there for at least 2 amplifiers.

Optima Yellowtops, i've seen them around. I might go have a look at one, i dont wanna get a new altenator because its new, the battery is oldish so when it goes ill replace it.

Thanks paul :)

optima yellowtops are anywhere from $220-$300 depending on retailer and have like a 5? year warranty, there the bees kneez.

;1199214']optima yellowtops are anywhere from $220-$300 depending on retailer and have like a 5? year warranty, there the bees kneez.


haha okay ill save a lot more then ill get one lol :D