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Alternator is shot. Anyone got any write ups?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Justin Calhoun, Mar 7, 2014.

  1. Mar 7, 2014 at 1:29 PM
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    Justin Calhoun

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    Well my alternator died and I don't have the money to take it to a shop to fix it. Anyone know of any write ups on how to change it?
     
  2. Mar 7, 2014 at 2:09 PM
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    Janster

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    I just did a search on google and there's lots of videos.... If you search "Alternator rebuild" or "Changing alternator brushes" or even "Changing alternator bearings"

    This all depends on what's wrong with it....
     
  3. Mar 7, 2014 at 2:19 PM
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    Mine was a pain to change but I was able to do it in about 2 hours with a six pack and having to remove my skid plates and SC pullies. I picked up a rebuilt for under 100 bucks.
     
  4. Mar 7, 2014 at 4:55 PM
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    oldracer

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    How many miles , at which this problem occurred?
     
  5. Mar 7, 2014 at 6:12 PM
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