I was able to remove/replace the alternator on my Mazda CX-5 without removing any parts as has been mentioned.
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.
Why did you get a higher amperage alternator? Did you sort out where the power drain was coming from before getting the new alt. Is the battery ok?
Expect to shell out more $ for a Denso though if that's the route you go.
Z1 Offroad has an OEM Nissan remanufactured for a good price, that's I what I went with.
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.
Parts store house brand parts are notoriously poor quality when it comes to electronic parts such as sensors, starters, alternators, etc.
I went through 5 of those Durlast gold alternators (supposedly the best version of autozone's stuff) in 2 years before I had enough and bought a the Denso.
Could just be a crappy parts store alternator. I use Denso only for replacement.
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