Our 04 Town & Country's alternator started making noise at 60,000 miles. I was in shock after I did a web search and discovered how expensive even rebuilt devices are selling for (well over $200.00 up to $350.00). What ever happened to the reasonably priced rebuilds (likely new brushes and bearings and a paint job)? I asked my mechanic to replace the belt at the same time with a Gaterback but he said he didn't use them, just Gates belts for his shop. Oh well.
Richard.