lostinthe202 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Will an alternator from an 88 GL (ea82) fit on an 83 GL (ea81)? I was at the JY today looking for some parts and I came across a nearly new bosch alternator. I was going to grab it, but didn't want to in case it didn't fit. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Yes - EA81 and EA82 alts will cross over. But the better choice is the late 80's Nissan Maxima alternator. 90 amps and bolts right in with a pulley change. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinthe202 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Ah yeah, I saw that in the searches. The only reason I'm temped by this one is that it's brand new and I can get it for 20 bucks. But I suppose I could scope out the Nissans first. Thanks! Will- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 The brand new alternators have been known to be bad right out the box from a discount parts store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 The brand new alternators have been known to be bad right out the box from a discount parts store. The Bosch branded reman's are the best I've used apart from the one's from the dealer. I've had really excellent results from them. I occasionally find the Bosch reman's on the Maxima's also. One thing to note about the Maxima alts. Even the cheap remans tend to do fine in an EA Subaru. Remember these alts have 90 amps of capacity and aren't working very hard in a Subaru that came with a 50 amp when it was new. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 do you have recommended year of maxima?. I don't see anything but newer 90's in the yards. But if i have a definite year i can maybe hook some people up with some when i find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinthe202 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 One thing to note about the Maxima alts. Even the cheap remans tend to do fine in an EA Subaru. Remember these alts have 90 amps of capacity and aren't working very hard in a Subaru that came with a 50 amp when it was new. GD Especially since I'm still rocking the stock equipment all around, no extra lights or stereo amp or anything like that. Hell, I still have the stock speakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W. Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi Guys. Boy the Maximas are a *************** to get out if you have to pull it your self, mounted underneath. I fitted one on my 88 GL10, as per GDs write up. It sure works well, really tell the difference at nite. I bought a reman, & sent the EA back as the core. The parts house didn't care as long as they had a core. Luck with yours. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Ratcheting 12mm makes them easy to remove. Takes me about 5 minutes to remove the Maxima alts at the yards. It's harder than the Subaru's though. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man on the moon Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Ratcheting 12mm makes them easy to remove. Takes me about 5 minutes to remove the Maxima alts at the yards. It's harder than the Subaru's though. GD So...what you're saying is I need to invest in more tools? I already put a ratcheting 10mm box end wrench on my list (for valve covers and the *** clutch fan). Now a 12mm...I could just jump for the whole set and save by buying in bulk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilredjusty88 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 i took the brand new alternator from my 92 loyale wagon and put it on my 83 GL sedan noticed a slight difference, the only thing different is that the older 80's (ea81s) have a 55amp alternator and the ea82's have a 60amp. by the way i'd like to hear more about this maxima alternator compatibility myself, what year maxima's we talking bout here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 i took the brand new alternator from my 92 loyale wagon and put it on my 83 GL sedan noticed a slight difference, the only thing different is that the older 80's (ea81s) have a 55amp alternator and the ea82's have a 60amp. by the way i'd like to hear more about this maxima alternator compatibility myself, what year maxima's we talking bout here? http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=100559 GD's write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 we use the alt from a 86 caravan was a mitsubishi 100 amp delta alt is very strong and has same conector and simmalar mounts has to be 2.6 mitsubishi caravan have one on my brat use it to jump dead cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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