Alternator issue
 

Was cruising eariler and noticed the ABS check light came on and cruise turned off. I decided to turn off and get some food... well the turn siganl ticked really slow, and the second I parked the engine died. Some what of good timing, I guess.

Long and short, my alternator is not charging, and I think it is because of an oil leak that has started around my front timing cover. Oil has gotten everywhere.

If I understand it correctly the only thing that should have gotten damaged is the Voltage regulator. Is that difficult to replace? I am trying, of course, to not replace the alternator that has already been replaced once before.

Thanks in advance

Lots of info in the archives about voltage regulator replacement. On my car it was a pretty simple project. After getting a new one, I disconnected the neg battery cable, removed the 2 screws holding the old v/r in the back of the alternator, carefully pulled it out and slowly inserted the new one. Had to put a charge on the battery to get things back to normal, though. Would suggest purchasing 2 so you can carry a spare in the glove box next to your extra fuses.

I cleaned everything with brake cleaner and something new is happening.

When the car idles all the check lights glow dim, but when I rev it they go back out...

I am slowly tearing it down, since I have to reseal the front cover... also I checked with a couple other techs, they said 90% of alternator troubles are simply the brushes/VR. So i will order that Monday.

Thanks