SC400866

It is definitely a junkyard item. I have had good luck at a local Lexus/Toyota wrecker. I would check for one of those in your area.

I have had great luck finding a lot of my stuff on Ebay. And as far as the Ebayer’s go they both have great feedback ratings. My problem would be the time needed to exchange them if there were a problem. For a few dollars more I could just exchange them at the local Kragen or Napa unless, of course, it is really overpriced there.

miketyler

The weather warmed up here today and got a chance to remove the alternator and pump. The plug in the back of the alternator was a pain to remove. I am as patient as anyone else but ended up damaging the plug housing trying to remove it. Then it was a battle getting the unit out. At first glance you would think you would have enough room to get that thing out......until you actually try to remove it. I ended up removing the coolant reservoir and disconnecting the upper radiator hose.

The power steering pump removed ok but I had to cut the upper pressure line as it was hardened and wouldn't come off of either end.

The large electrical lead on the alternator looks ok. I guess the fire I saw was alternators innards that was on fire the day of the incident.

Am still scoping out prices, will prob go with the Ebay peddlers unless anyone recommends somone else with a warranty in the same price range.

p.hase

hi this is george from stuttgart/germany. just received this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7948034997 with the extra shield. also i have put a used power steering pump from GAZI inside. lexus dealer installed both components for 250 US$ and recharged my battery in the meanwhile. result: battery sign off, steering much tighter than before - SC400 runs great!