[Mk2] [Turbo] ALTERNATOR DIFFERENCES

[vinnyl]

Been told by garage the alternator i need for my 2 is the larger type one and its larger then the celica one does this make any sense to anyone

[Steve-O 2007]

check the alternator and it will have a code on it, just use that when ordering and you will get the exact one.

[paul port]

Larger than Celica would make sense as if you have a Rev2+ then you have Electro Hydraulic power steering - the Celica does not...

I have no actual idea if the MR2 one is larger though!

[vinnyl]

Now just to find someone to supply and fit one

[Steve-O 2007]

Theres a Alternator company on Ebay I use that are excellent - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0413388541

Then just fit it yourself, not that hard realy only a few bolts, get a new alternator belt at the same time

[Quigonjay]

turbos and autos tend to use the larger ones and manual na's the smaller one, round plug or oval is not specific to either and can be any

[fearless]

Theres a Alternator company on Ebay I use that are excellent - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0413388541

Then just fit it yourself, not that hard realy only a few bolts, get a new alternator belt at the same time

these people are very helpfull but couldnt help me i sadly i had a very weird alternator on my car, one thay never new existed which was very worrying at the time but i found a new one at the cost of £150 sadly motor parts direct good for parts actually came up trumps for me twice now,

wasnt going to buy a secondhand one as heard so many horror storys of fittting and then packing up a few months down the line, it took me a couple of hours to do mine on ramps pain in the ar$e is dropping exhaust as has to come out the bottom of car and you have to get alternator in a certain position to get past engine which is a pain,

i had to fit new belt as mine seized and broke the belt but refitting took about 45 mins a lot more easier when you know how but saved the money on labour bad enough having to pay £150 for the part let alone coughing up a further £60-£70 having it fitted. has done the job nicely though ever since just watch oil leaks and water going on it which causes the damage im told.