This was purchased as a replacement to the 2006 Town and Country which was totalled on 5/16/2024.

Purchased for $2100 from Victor Mez Robles on 5/25/2024. When we purchased it, there was a scream coming out of the belt on the left engine. Originally Victor thought it was the Belt Tensioner. So we replaced the Tensioner for $54, and this didn't fix it. So Eric Songer listened to it and felt that it was the Water Pump. So we replaced the Water Pump also for $54. While working on the Water Pump, I saw that the alternator had a crack in the cast aluminum bracket structure, so we purchased an alternator for $214 plus $40 core. After completing the work (on 5/27/2024, Memorial Day), the van no longer makes the screaming noise.

Today, 5/28/2024, I transferred the title to my name and insured the van with State Farm.

Original Registration

On a trip to Newport 9/27/2024, lost power steering, water circulation, power generation, because bolts on alternator broke off. Purchased tools near Vancouver WA to remove broken bolt pieces, and rebolted alternator. Was successful, was able to continue trip to Newport (with Christopher, Thomas and Eric).

Alternator has 3 bolts to hold it on. One of the bolts can't be used because the bracket on the timing chain cover was broken off when I purchased the van. 2 bolts seem to work, as long as they are tight.

As of this writing, the alternator has started tilting again, causing squealing from the belt. Need to loosen belt and re-tighten the bolts.

The tensionser, replaced some time ago, works really well with a breaker bar to loosen it.

[11/22/2024]