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Brisbane
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February 2003
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 Alternators
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Sat, 18 October 2003 01:16
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My alternator is about to die, and i was wondering if there were any from other cars that will bolt straight in, or bolt in with only a couple of minor mods (and what would those mods be), as i don't really have the facilities to go fabricating things like new alternator mounts etc.
The engine is a Bluetop 86kw RWD 4AGE
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Location:
Brisbane
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June 2003
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Re: Alternators
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Sat, 18 October 2003 01:25
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do you have a picture of the belt patten or can you describe it? Like does it have about 4 ripples, or just one "v" shaped belt? Id imaing most toyota ones would go on..just take your one to a wreckers and compare it to one? being another toyota one it should have a similar/ same connection plugs etc.
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Alternators
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Sat, 18 October 2003 02:05
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What is wrong with the alternator? I'm pretty sure you can get rebuild kits (new bearings / brushes) if the stator / rotor windings are still good. Then it will be totally reconditioned, better than a secondhand one that your not 100% sure of the condition....
Also bear in mind if you do go looking for a new alternator off something else that some alternators have an internal regulator and some have an external regulator!
Cheers
Wilbo
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth, WA
Registered:
May 2003
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Re: Alternators
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Sat, 18 October 2003 05:46
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i got mine rebuilt for 40bucks, but that was through a mate who didnt charge labour.
works like a dream now 
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Brisbane
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February 2003
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Re: Alternators
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Sat, 18 October 2003 07:59
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Ok, when i idle, it makes a god-awful whirring noise, and you can smell it burning something inside of it, its been getting progressively worse over the last month or so.
I got quoted about $170 from an auto electrician to get it rebuilt, and around $280 for a new one 
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth, WA
Registered:
May 2003
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Re: Alternators
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Sat, 18 October 2003 09:54
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prolly the slip bearings or whatever theyre called. im sure u can find a cheaper price than that
i got quoted 120 for mine.luckily i found a mate who could do it for cheaper.
9 times out of 10 u dont need a new one. new ones are expensive and not really worth it when u can get one rebuilt
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Location:
Gawler, SA
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: Alternators
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Sat, 18 October 2003 12:02
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My alternator was worn and they charged $100 + tradein for a rebuilt one.
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