TRQ's automotive instructional videos are consistently among the best, if not the actual best, ones here on UA-cam - great camera work and video production, and clear and concise commentary. I appreciate that. None of that self-indulgent BS and yapping heard on the shade tree amateur ones and even a lot of the "professional" ones. One point on this video though - at 9:51, the edge of the belt right on the alternator pulley looks like it's missing a bit. I would be worried that that belt will start deteriorating more now that the edge is starting to go. Like I saw somewhere on an online Lexus owners forum, one wise owner said he replaces the belts when swapping out the driven components and if the original belts are still "good," he stashes them in his trunk with his emergency parts-and-basic-tools in case he has a broken belt somewhere out on the road. At least, he can put the old belt back on and hopefully get home or to a repair shop.
Great video!!! With your help I swapped my alternator in a little over an hour. Would’ve been a LOT quicker if I had those cool motorized sockets you have. You just dig right in and provide perfect instructions! Cheers!
For the love of all that’s good, if anyone is reading this comment.. Before you go to put everything back together, skip to the very last step in the video and do that first.
You clearly gave wrong instructions and erred on saying the position of the block for the lower bolt. First you said to make sure that the bolt to the alternator goes through the hole above the adjuster bolt and it’s hole. When you actually finished bolting it in place, you said the opposite, with that bolt going through the block hole when below the adjuster. I watched you 5 times to make sure of what you said and did. Please do this one over and do it right.
A/C & Alternator drive/serpentine belt removal: 0:00-2:32 | A/C & Alternator drive/serpentine belt re-install: 9:20-11:43 | For those of you (like myself) who just want to replace a squeaky belt.
I got a better option for the bolt that goes into the alternator and the other one slides down and goes along the little metal block. I would say you can bring up the alternator and you’ll see it standing up. You put a crowbar there to hold it and then take outthe long screw and just use the screw that goes into the alternator with the little block because you can see it you put that in and then you put the long screw in a lot easier no offense than the way that you recommended. Have a nice day.
So I replaced the old alternator with a new one on my mother in laws Lexus es 300 but the engine is making screeching noises now can you give me some advice please thank you 😢 i appreciate it
Nice. The inly thing is I'm going to try to remember to change over the wiring bracket while i have the alternator out. I'm clumsy and don't want to have to go searching for that 8 mm nut after i drop it.
It’s so freaking hard to put the bottom adjustment bolt back in the alternator bracket.. 40 minutes of straggling already. But it is also a bit of masochistic pleasure.. just kidding. I hate the effin 12 mm bolt…..
Jesus Christ.. a little hollywood magic would have put that last step somewhere before we put the alternator back in the engine and saved me a real headache.. 🥲 Otherwise, great video as always
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TRQ's automotive instructional videos are consistently among the best, if not the actual best, ones here on UA-cam - great camera work and video production, and clear and concise commentary. I appreciate that. None of that self-indulgent BS and yapping heard on the shade tree amateur ones and even a lot of the "professional" ones.
One point on this video though - at 9:51, the edge of the belt right on the alternator pulley looks like it's missing a bit. I would be worried that that belt will start deteriorating more now that the edge is starting to go. Like I saw somewhere on an online Lexus owners forum, one wise owner said he replaces the belts when swapping out the driven components and if the original belts are still "good," he stashes them in his trunk with his emergency parts-and-basic-tools in case he has a broken belt somewhere out on the road. At least, he can put the old belt back on and hopefully get home or to a repair shop.
Great video!!! With your help I swapped my alternator in a little over an hour. Would’ve been a LOT quicker if I had those cool motorized sockets you have.
You just dig right in and provide perfect instructions! Cheers!
Power steering pump would be a life saver great vids keep it up
For the love of all that’s good, if anyone is reading this comment..
Before you go to put everything back together, skip to the very last step in the video and do that first.
I was just thinking that as I was watching it happen XD
Thank you for the advice!
You are a god, thank you so much
You guys talking about transfering the bracket from the old to the new alternator?
You guys talking about transfering the bracket from the old to the new alternator?
Thank you brother appreciate it. Very clear and easy to follow instructions
You clearly gave wrong instructions and erred on saying the position of the block for the lower bolt. First you said to make sure that the bolt to the alternator goes through the hole above the adjuster bolt and it’s hole. When you actually finished bolting it in place, you said the opposite, with that bolt going through the block hole when below the adjuster. I watched you 5 times to make sure of what you said and did. Please do this one over and do it right.
Thanks for helping me fix my girlfriend’s car.
Lol coming here for the same reason bro
A/C & Alternator drive/serpentine belt removal: 0:00-2:32 | A/C & Alternator drive/serpentine belt re-install: 9:20-11:43 | For those of you (like myself) who just want to replace a squeaky belt.
Still on the original starter and alternator on my 03 Rx300. 1mZfe best engine ever
Thanks for explaining how to set tensioner. Love your videos!
Thank you. Great video. Very well explained.
Excellent video instruction!!! Thank you!!!
Great video !!! Probably the best out here !!! Thanks 😊😊😊
I got a better option for the bolt that goes into the alternator and the other one slides down and goes along the little metal block. I would say you can bring up the alternator and you’ll see it standing up. You put a crowbar there to hold it and then take outthe long screw and just use the screw that goes into the alternator with the little block because you can see it you put that in and then you put the long screw in a lot easier no offense than the way that you recommended. Have a nice day.
Dios le bendiga mucho, gracias por la información. Siga hacia delante.
Thanks for the video! Would this work for a 2002 Lexus ES 300? Any differences?
Looks similar to 2000 Camry 3.0L V6. Are there any differences?
Awesome video, thank you!
So I replaced the old alternator with a new one on my mother in laws Lexus es 300 but the engine is making screeching noises now can you give me some advice please thank you 😢 i appreciate it
Thanks for your help 😊
Nice. The inly thing is I'm going to try to remember to change over the wiring bracket while i have the alternator out. I'm clumsy and don't want to have to go searching for that 8 mm nut after i drop it.
Is this the same process for a 2001 rx300?
+Chris G The process for this will be very similar.
My adjuster bolt broke, totally seized!!!
Thanks!!
It’s so freaking hard to put the bottom adjustment bolt back in the alternator bracket.. 40 minutes of straggling already. But it is also a bit of masochistic pleasure.. just kidding. I hate the effin 12 mm bolt…..
How to replace alternator 2002 Lexus is 300
perfect..because my ES300 laternator has a problem in won't Charge
Back up the camera 🎥
Jesus Christ.. a little hollywood magic would have put that last step somewhere before we put the alternator back in the engine and saved me a real headache.. 🥲
Otherwise, great video as always
Joe biden had the very same car
Thank you for this video !!! Very helpful and explained..