Interesting to read.
 
Just in case there's other people out there looking to purchase a new alternator for the Toyota MR2 MK1, please be aware that there is a shonky chinese job on the market that proclaims to suite the car, but doesn't.  I know as it smoked in approximately 8 months in my own vehicle and upon taking the vehicle to another autoelectrician I learnt that the incorrect type had been installed in the first place(although the first autoelectrician I took the vehicle to swears black and blue that there manual states it can be used).  The funny thing was I had all kinds of electrical troubles and they kept saying things like: 'the age of the vehicle' and 'something else is probably wearing out' etc etc. 
 
With the replacement 'CORRECT' alternator, I have had ZERO electrical problems and everything runs perfectly, so don't listen to B/S.  Looked after, the Toyota MR2 MK1, is a superb reliable car.  (It also helps to have mechanics and autoelectricians who know what there doing and who you can actually trust).

Aahh well,   no roof off driving for the long weekend.
The new alternator arrived later than it should have & they don't want to rush it, so she will be spending the weekend at Gibbo's.
A bit disappointed that she won't be ready, but I'd prefer that they don't do a rush job.
Without the temptation to drive I will probably get other things done that I've been putting off, lol.

I picked my baby up yesterday afternoon. 
They fixed the wiring in the drivers door as well, but the tweeter cover fell off half way home.  They said to call in & they'll sort that out.
I also decided to check what the cover over the alternator looked like this morning.  When I shone the torch down there I could actually see the wiring inside the alternator .  Waiting for them to call me back to tell me why they didn't make the cover they said they would.  Feeling a bit nervous in the rain, so I have covered the engine cover.  Altho the original alternator lasted almost 24 years without a cover, so it should be ok.