Vts to 8v alternator change

1. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #1 8th January 2012, 14:15

   Hey people i have seen on here before (danny-vts) that his vts had the 8v alternator set-up, has anyone got a guide how to do this or can tell me as doing a belt on a vts is just a pain in the ass. Thanks
2. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #2 8th January 2012, 14:17

   i have a complete 8v alt set up if you need it cam i looked into doint but cba lol its just a unbolt 16v one and bolt 8 v on iirc
3. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #3 8th January 2012, 14:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sam_16v i have a complete 8v alt set up if you need it cam i looked into doint but cba lol its just a unbolt 16v one and bolt 8 v on iirc

   I got all the 8v stuff mate just wonderd as my belt sqeels like a bitch when its cold, and its been ajusted to its max so just wanted to do it mate
4. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #4 8th January 2012, 14:23

   mine did the same till i replaced alt pulley and belt then it was fine till i dropped a valve
5. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #5 8th January 2012, 14:24

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   Originally Posted by sam_16v mine did the same till i replaced alt pulley and belt then it was fine till i dropped a valve

   Merrr not good mate! Any luck or progress lately ?
6. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #6 8th January 2012, 14:42

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   Originally Posted by Cam Merrr not good mate! Any luck or progress lately ?

   just waiting on a engine i have a huge hole in the bay again removed old engine today
7. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #7 8th January 2012, 14:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sam_16v i have a complete 8v alt set up if you need it cam i looked into doint but cba lol its just a unbolt 16v one and bolt 8 v on iirc

   Not in every case. Need the different mounts for the alternator.

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8. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #8 8th January 2012, 14:46

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   Originally Posted by sam_16v just waiting on a engine i have a huge hole in the bay again removed old engine today

   I will give it to you, you to loyal to the sax lol i would have stripped mine after all the work i put into it.
9. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #9 8th January 2012, 14:49

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   Originally Posted by Cam I will give it to you, you to loyal to the sax lol i would have stripped mine after all the work i put into it.

   i have thought about scrapping it but then i would have no car and will be more exspensive to buy another car plus my amazon green machine has sentimental value
10. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #10 8th January 2012, 14:51

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    Originally Posted by sam_16v i have thought about scrapping it but then i would have no car and will be more exspensive to buy another car plus my amazon green machine has sentimental value

    Ahh fair enough mate