Does anyone know if the alternator from any other Toyota will fit a 1990 petrol spacecruiser?
Also, does anybody have the heater fan speed coil thingy that fits in the bottom of the fan cowling?

- (#13925) Devon Dave, 28 Oct 04 12:53

Sorry forgot to mention, 3y engine 2 litre, colour silver with four wheels on the ground !!
This is the lightweight model with strategically placed rust holes for weight saving!!

- (#13925) Devon Dave, 28 Oct 04 12:56

Sorry I can't advise on compatability of alternators but have you cosidered just changeing the brushes or has something else packed in?
I have a Lite-ace and repaired my alternator three years ago by stripping it, I matched the brushes in a washing machine repair shop(a perfect match too)they just solder in, The pair only cost me £1.
Hope this helps.

- (#13925) Ian, 28 Oct 04 18:50

Hi Dave.
Has your unit got a serious fault or is it just the brushes?
I have a lite-ace and managed to match up and replace the old brushes from a electrical repair shop for £1 the pair, That was 3 years ago and all is well (or did I just jinx things?)
Sorry I can't help you with the rest.

- (#13925) Ian, 28 Oct 04 18:59

Thanks for the reply Ian.
All warning lights were coming on and when i tapped the alternator with a small hammer they went out so I was also assuming it was the brushes.
I look forward to the day that I can actually get out there and remove the unit (without snorkelling gear).
The weather where I live is like a tropical rain storm at the moment, the weather forcast says reasonable on Saturday so I should be able to get around to it.
Thanks for the advice.

- (#13925) Devon Dave, 29 Oct 04 04:49

Just be thankful that it can be removed without taking the drivers seat out!
For those who don't know the 3Y alternator is where the A/C pump is on a 2C engine.

- (#13925) Clive (Bristol), 29 Oct 04 07:59

Glad to be of help Dave.
Sorry about the two replies I didn't see the first message straight away and assumed it had failed.
The only thing I found with the alternator is the bolts can be tough so make sure you have a good fitting socket as I nearly rounded the first one.

- (#13925) Ian, 30 Oct 04 15:37

Aint I the lucky one !!
All bolts on the alternator were easy, and I just happened to have a spare set of Black & Wrecker drill brushes that are a perfect fit (after a bit of judicial emery). It's not as bad a job as I first thought.
Thanks to one and all I am a little happier.

Now where did I put that 25ltr of body filler?

- (#13925) Devon Dave, 31 Oct 04 07:26