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Originally Posted by MR2Jedi
The 80 amp alt is for the automatic. I bought one and everything was exactly the same as my original OEM except for where the bolt lockdown for the tensioner aligns with the slot in the bracket. So I returned it and bought the 70 amp from the dealer. When I got it, it was exactly the same as the 80 amp I returned. So I went ahead and modified the slot on the bracket to line up with the bolt hole on the alternator. It works fine. But what a fracken hassle.
We triple checked the numbers and made calls to Toyota Warehouses in Texas and California- and it was the correct part!
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When you refer to Automatic, do the Amps change or the actual dimesions/alignments change aswell? Reason I ask is because some alternators say w/ power steering or w/out PS, mine currently has no PS but I want to get it in the future. Just wondering if that makes a difference to the alternators? I'm looking at getting a 145+Amp alternator so if it's just the change in Amps then it's fine, if it's the dimensions and alignments then I've got a problem. I also know the turbo alternators are higher than standard ones.
I won't be putting the alternator in myself (that's why I haven't taken out the old alternator too double check the pins and part number), I'll be getting a mechanic to put it in while he does some other things on my car. I just don't want him to turn around and say nah he won't put it in cause it doesn't fit and he doesn't want to modify anything.
Edit: I read that different revision models have different alternators, some have 3pin round while others have 4pin oval?
Edit2: Revision 3/4/5 (oval plug) 90 amps
Revision 1/2 (round plug) 70,80,90 and 100? amps
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