2003 Chevrolet Venture Broken Alternator S P N Gm 10448038 14v 140amps

2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE
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SIDCORONEL
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My broken alternator's P/N is GM P/N : 10448038, 14V, 140Amps (Valeo) and i could not find the exact part. Can I replace it with 12V, 120amps without getting any trouble?
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Mar 9, 2013 at 8:22 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no you must replace it with the same amp rating alternator.

go to a parts store. the numbers may not be the same but the amp ratings will be

Roy
Mar 9, 2013 at 2:32 PM
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Okay, thank you.
Mar 9, 2013 at 3:00 PM
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