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Originally Posted by RS Dude
My original alt died after about 320k miles. The copper sliprings had worn through. Unfortunately, they are very expensive to replace, thus making a rebuild uneconomic. The best alternative is to buy a toyota rebuilt alt.
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Yes, if you have armature damage, its not worth fixing. Same would go for a cracked case. Probably best to verify the alternator is worth rebuilding before buying parts.. I agree. :-)
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7 3rd gens listed in the build thread (2 are parts mobiles)
Build Thread:
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...os-builds.html
Brillo's Bucket Fluid Ex changer:
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...ml#post3358086
Sparks Plugs Wire and Coil Information:
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...on-5vz-fe.html