Hello all. Excited to make my first post on this site!
I do believe my Alternator is done or at least really dirty and not working. I have studied up on this issue (on another site) and believe my van passes the smell test:
power steering pump leaking
Very dirty alternator (sand, dirt,mud)
Believe ALT is OEM and never replaced
Battery has charge, but cannot start engine without a jump start
What to do now: Do I remove alternator and clean it, then test?
Buy new or refurbished Alt (denso)? Grab one at salvage yard?
Is it best to replace power steering pump as well, if leaking?
I am willing to pay to get a good one. Any info will help.