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70 amp is standard, 80 amp is optional... not sure if they're swappable... I would imagine they are. CARQUEST has the 70 amp for $160, 80 amp for $150ish
JJJJJJ said:VIN will tell you if it is 70A or 80A.
I paid $140 for a remanufactured Toyota/Denso alternator with 1 yr warranty from the dealer. (plus $30 core charge - which they refunded).
You will need a hammer or mallet and screwdriver/pile to push back the sliding washer sleeve or the new alternator will not fit into the old space.
timebuilder said:The alternator housing is a somewhat imprecise casting, and the part being moved is a bushing that makes up for this lack of precision. Many alternator mounting schemes use this type of bushing.
I had that issue on my Celica... I used a hammer (yikes!) !!Mike Gerber said:I had this problem years ago when replacing the alternator ... I found a hex bolt and matching hex nut just a bit smaller than the opening. I screwed the nut down on the bolt and then placed the assembly in the opening for the alternator in it's bracket. I used 2 wrenches to unscrew the nut from the bolt, forcing the bushing back far enough for the alternator to fit in it's bracket. I was very proud of myself after it worked.
timebuilder said:A couple of gentle taps on the bushing are usually more than enough to move it, using a small hammer.
+1timebuilder said:You don't need to "touch" the alternator to test it.