has any one done this on a 3rd gen. ? how difficult is it ? show i take it to a shop ? about how much are they ?
thankx guys

 

Not sure where it is on the 3rd Gen, but I've replaced alternators on 3 Toys I've owned (1 went bad, the other two were upgrades). They were all pretty easy. You need to loosen the screw that allows you to loosen the belt, then it is just two other fasteners to remove and you can pull it out. Not sure what Toyota charges for a new alt, but you can get a higher amperage one from Mr. Alternator for around $235 shipped. Were you able to check yours out?

 

It really depends on how mechanically inclined you are, and what type of tools you own. You will need a decent socket and ratchet set, with extensions. You will also need a good set of metric wrenches.

Other than that, it's really easy. I would give myself (very mechanically inclined) about 1-hour to remove and replace it. I would allow 2-3 hours for someone that has never done one before.

 

Cebby,
thankx for the link, im gonna check them out.
<96 Runner>, ive help my bro. in law replace one on a camero, thats was simple, but this yota is very tight in there, but i think im gonna give it a shot...

this is why i love this board, all the great people helping out, thoughts and ideas, you all are great. thankx again.
Ric

 

I did mine (a 96) in about 90 minutes, with most of that time realizing that it wasn't moving because of an adjustment bolt that I couldn't see (it's below the alternator). At the time i did it, I had some mechanical experience on my truck, but this was the first major part to replace.

In short, it's very straight forward to do. One tip, disconnect the battery when you do it... The cable that comes off of the alternator runs straight to the positive terminal on the battery, and is very easy to short out.

Cost wise, the reason I did mine was to get a higher capacity alternator (I went to a 150amp model from the stock 90amp) and I paid $235 shipped from http://www.mralternator.com. Tom's ("Tom" is Mr. Alternator) a great guy, selling a fine product for a good price. Plus, you can have the alternator powerdercoated in a number of different colors. His alternators are 100% direct drop-in replacements.

Good luck!

 

midiwall,
thankx, ive got it out, yea, i did disconnect the battery before i started, ill check out his site, might go a junk yard, to get me throught the holidays, then get a better one.

 

Here was my experience/writeup...basically be careful that you dont move the bottom mounting bracket. I couldnt get it back in until i banged it up with a hammer.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ght=alternator

 

*highjack on*
What are you doing with the dvd player that you mentioned you where getting rid of?
*highjack off*

 

thankx alot, i did do a "quick" search the other day, im just waiting, im going to call around today, but kinda seems yotatech takes priority lol.