True or False? Lexus doesn't make new alternators
 

The dealership said that Lexus does not make new alternators for the 93 SC400 and all they have are remanufactured ones. I find this very hard to believe....especially how common it is for them to go out (due to leaky power steering pump). Is this true? They want $600 for a remanufactured alternator.:eek: I know parts are expensive for these cars but that's insane!

that's pretty much anywhere.....

when you drop your core off,... it's gettin' rebuilt/repaired then resold to the next victim.:eek:

I vaguely remember someone, I think an SC owner, got a replacement alt from an autoparts store?

LOL, correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Lexus makes them.

Yeah, wouldn't that be Denso?

Right, well, Lexus doesn't really make anything, they just assemble the parts.

Why not just get an upgraded Alternator? Check this out:

http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templa...204&SearchYN=N

If my alternator goes out I will simply get one of those.

Chris

LOL, that's what I meant.

If you are going to get a new one...get one that charges at idle. That is handy.

MW

Ijsut recently replaced my alt. I got a remaufacted one from Boseh(sp?) it was 200$+ core. It took me about 3 days to find an Autoparts store than had the correct one for the SC.

You will need to purchase a different size drive belt. We recommend you buy a Gates brand. If you have a stock Toyota crank pulley the part # is K060780, and if you have an Unorthodox crank pulley the part # is K060760. It is the same part for both the auto & 6-speed Supras

That was off there website for the partial upgrade. SC 400 have a serpentine belt so, I do not know if it would actually be compatable. Do the Supras have a serpentine belt or a separate belt driving the alt? I don't recall them having a serpentine belt. Another thing is that I do not think it would necessarily be needed. You can get adjustable alternator regulator from any alternator shop. I think it would do more or less the same.

Was it a Bosch?
If it is, please keep an eye out for it overcharging the battery. They are known to do that.

Yah thats waht it was.

I replaced the alternator on my '93 SC4 this past summer, it's a 150 amp Denso, brand new in the box, part # 210 0171, $542.76 and your old core. Your lexus dealer is selling you a rebuild for the price of new, the margins are huge, he probably pays $150 for the reman (core value is $50) and remans DON'T get full rebuilds - they just replace the worn-out parts, megger the stator, bake & varnish.

Your dealer is reaming you. He may not be able to get a new unit from Toyota, but he sure can get it from Denso.

Take your business elsewhere.

Keep an eye on the charging current with a multimeter every once in a while.