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Originally Posted by AuSeeker
I'm glad for you I checked at McGeorge before you purchased it, I guess it pays(saves) to check a few different dealers before committing to buy!!
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Me too, thanks.
I installed the new alternator and have a tip. I typically haven't had issues with stuck bolts so I didn't use PB Blaster before the job. Everything came right out except the 10mm bolt on the lower wire loom bracket. Do NOT round off that bolt!! It's easy to do b/c you can't really get a socket on it due to the tight quarters. I rounded it and had tried everything I could think of with no luck. Fortunately, my wife was out and was able to stop by Harbor Freight and pick up a set of these
extractor sockets. With all the other bolts out, I was finally able to wrangle the alternator to a position where I could get the extractor socket on it and break it loose.
My battery was also shot. How shot? On Toyota's machine, my 665 CCA battery tested at 8 CCA.
The prorated warranty on my True-2 battery was at in the 50% time frame but they didn't have any, so they offered the TrueStart lifetime battery at 50% off retail, which worked out to $85. That seemed reasonable.
Found some rust under the plastic tray and on the bracket so I painted both with rust reformer and hosed that body area down with Fluid Film for good measure.
Reinstalled the tray and battery and the truck is back on the road.