I personally believe the amperage rating should be higher and will probably be working toward that goal in the near future. A higher amperage rating the components would withstand the heat better and heat is the culprit.
I don't think they have the capability or the inclination to make an alternator that has an intentional built in design for failure and guarantee it for a lifetime. Mine worked great for 40,000 miles.
Not with the deliberate hope that they someday have to "give" away another free one... and another free one... and another free one.
They simply asked what my phone # was and pulled it up on the computer and said I get another one.
Higher amperage alternators are available and the information is on this form.
Thanks to the whoever (can't remember right now) provided that information for us!
Have a great New Year everyone!!
Keith
