Alternator Denso or OEM Volvo

If it is an original Denso, the best unit to use is the one that you have. It likely can be serviced with new brushes, rectifier, whatever. Do NOT use an original Denso as core for a cheap reman. A puppy dies every time someone does that. Those remans just do not last.

The alternator is $700, with today\u2019s pricing that\u2019s totally fair. Just checked with local parts suppliers, for a 2.5L Mazda 6, for a quality Denso unit, it\u2019s fucking $350 before markup, and the cheaper options are still over $200! You have to remove the intake for this job which requires new gaskets as well, so for $700 you\u2019re getting a good deal.

Get the Denso from Rockauto, or NAPA should carry them local to you. It's a total PITA to get to, I don't care what kind of warranty autozone provides because it's not paying for my time.

I have yet to replace an alternator, but every recommendation I have seen is for Denso.

Go with a quality remanufactured unit like a Denso.

I bought one online to pick up at store and when I went to open the box something was scraping internally. No shipping damage or box damage. I bought a Denso for a different car (Toyota's OE) and I've had no issues with it. The only problem is it only carries a 1yr warranty.

Expect to shell out more $ for a Denso though if that's the route you go.

A reman Denso is about $100 more than other brands. But main thing is the labor cost. It is pretty hard to get to the Alternator for Odyssey. Saving some money with a cheaper brand has a greater risk to incur the labor cost again.

Honda Alternators are crazy expensive. I don\u2019t recommend aftermarket unless you can get a Denso.

I recently removed the old Alternator (Valeo OEM) in my 2011 Hyundai Accent and went to replace it with a new Denso alternator and it won\u2019t fit into the bracket above the oil filter. After measuring the mounting spacing of both I found that the new one is 2\u201d wide and old one is 2 1/8\u201d.