20v Alternator Problem

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Hi guys,

 

Just recently finished the 20v conversion in my AE95 and having some problems.

 

Not being very experienced with this sort of thing I had friends helping me and when it came time to grind the block the alternator was still connected to the motor and got covered in metal filings. I blew it out with the compressor as best I could.

 

The car is together and was running but I have no battery light on the dash. I'm pretty confident the wires were hooked up properly.

 

I took it for a test drive last night and got about 5 minutes down the road before the headlights and dash lights all went really dim and the car cut out and wouldn't start again.

 

Does this sound as if it is definately the alternator that's bunk?

 

Can I get a brand new one from Toyota for a S/T 20v from an AE101?

 

Can the current one be repaired? I have a workshop manual showing how to dissassemble it.

 

If not where could I get one new or second hand? Preferably in the next few days...

 

Thanks.