UPDATE - Is it the battery or the alternator that's at fault?

[Huw Powell]

>   The brushes and regulator will probably come
> together as a single assembly to make life a little easier.  I will probably
> order these and replace them anyway, as I'm sure they won't have been
> replaced in the car's lifetime.  I hope to replace them with removing the
> alternator.  Anyone BTDT on a 2.3 5 cylinder?

they are one unit, yes.  mounted on the back of the alternator with two
screws, one of which will break if you are not careful.

I'd recommend replacing those screws with stainless steel when
reinstalling the regulator assembly.

hand room can be tight due to the AC condenser, but it can be done.

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Huw Powell

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