TiTiLexus

Are any of these reliable and good options?

my 2000 Lexus ls400 is at the shop and I was informed I would need a new Alt and Battery. There charging 1400+ for parts and labor. The Toyota/Lexus dealer is charging 433.38 after tax I just need to know where to get a good alternator. Mind you the one that’s on there came from a mom and pop shop…

Sherl

>There charging 1400+ for parts and labor

How much for labor alone? Alternator replacement is straightforward as I see

LeX2K

I don't like any of those options I would go with this
https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/...-50230-84.html
or this

That includes the OE alternator and installation?

TiTiLexus

I'm not sure but I can install the Alt myself

Sherl

slightly cheaper on lexus reman here
Remanufactured Alternator W R 27060-50230-84 | Toyota Parts (mcgeorgetoyota.com)

LeX2K

That's a good price, but note there is a core charge and of course shipping this often makes it cheaper to walk into your local dealer.

TiTiLexus

Just the OE part I didn't ask about installing

TiTiLexus

I Might go with the one from Amazon. What's wrong with ones from rockauto?

LeX2K

Aftermarket brands range from okay to terrible. It is common to see people go through 3-4 alternators, all bad.

bradland

You want a DENSO reman.
RA used to sell them not sure what happened to their inventory...

paulo57509

It appears that Denso remanufactured alternators are no longer available (they're not in the Denso catalog).

LeX2K

There is still stock floating around like on Amazon, see link I posted. Get em while you can.

TiTiLexus

I read they're manufactured in America but the one on Amazon says made in China

LeX2K

Possible. My guess is no, these have not been remanufactured for awhile now. More and more Lexus parts are being made in China for new models, and replacement parts for older cars as well. I won't buy Lexus transmission filters anymore they are made in China and look awful.

Most reman Denso's I install are made in the U.S. and look like this

bradland

RA still offers a DENSO Alt for the 430 which is 130 amp compared to the 400's 100 amp. All things considered, if they're no longer available, upgrading to the 430 version may be the way to go.

Details here- https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...r-upgrade.html