Cheap way to replace alternator

[davieboyomm]

Hoping people can give me some advice.
My alternator has just gone on my 2.0 uk rev2. I need a cheap repair or replacement.
I'm not much of a mechanic but if its really simple i'll give it ago.

Any suggestions? and how much is it likely to cost?

cheers
David

[jasongtr]

a decent used one from someone breaking one, wont be more than £30-40

[Charged]

Items wanted section and looks through parts for sale. Check if you have an oval or round plug alternator so you know which one you need.

You're looking at £150+ I believe from Toyota or -£50 for a decent used item.

[Marf]

It's easy enough to replace if there is nothing in its way.

Stock twin exhaust systems can foul access, and you will need to drop the subframe down too.

I have a single exit exhaust which exits on the opposite side to the alternator, last time I changed mine the garage charged me £60 labour.

[cvega666]

Rev2 will be round plug - but check first on your car

recon alternator from TCB will run you 100 shipped - just had one replaced.
Used will be cheaper, question of the source really...

With a blueflame exhaust on my car it was a fiddly job, but no need to drop subframe, but prepare for skin coming off knuckles and a lot of swearing

Biggest pain was the long bolt on the bottom of the alternator - needed convincing with heat to come out.

[davieboyomm]

thats great. thanks everyone for the info.

think i'll leave it for the professionals.

Is there a way of telling if its round or square plugs without removing it?