2001 E46 325ci alternator replacement

[Brian.]

Alternators are pricey. Anyone know of any way to use a different one, or know of a way to get one cheaper? A hook up on an alternator would be great. Thanks guys!

[B C]

http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?userSearch=int&userPID=1000&userLocation=Midwest&userIMS=&userInterchange=C%3DE%3D%40&userSide=&userDate=2001&userDate2=2001&dbModel=9.8.7.7&userModel=BMW%20325i&dbPart=601.1&userPart=Alternator&sessionID=200000000000000000660104153&userPreference=price&userZip=53151&userLat=42.9734&userLong=-88.0988&userIntSelect=136266&userUID=0&userBroker=&iKey=&userPage=3

The one for $40 (shipping may be 20 or so) would probably work well on a budget.

[RamRod E28]

Or rebuild it

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?914695-How-to-rebuild-your-BMW-Alternator-with-8-95