Hi All,

Before I go into brief detail of my experience, I want really thank all for the feedback and encouragement, thank the members who through experience, continue to share, and thank the owners/group who created and continue to manage this site, keeping it fresh, valuable and alive. I imagine I have saved THOUSANDS of dollars by coming here first, then doing it myself. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I was able to finally get the old alternator out and the new one in. Wound up taking a few casual hours, mostly spent on the positioning necessary to get it out, get it back in, feel my way for connecting the black cable/bolt to the back of the alternator, and finally, getting the serpentine belt back on.

Re: getting it out, I thought it was supposed to come straight up (over the passenger side fender), when in fact, it needs to come forward (towards the radiator). Also found that you must find and disconnect the black cable from the back of the alternator before attempting to pull it forward to get it out (did find that instruction on this site today, after the fact, lol. Should have done my homework in full prior to).

Re: the serpentine belt, could have used a 3rd hand, lol. I found a diagram which was life saving. Also, in starting, I found it useful to attach the the belt to the alternator pulley using small vise grips to hold it in place while I threaded (gentle pressure).

I used a DB Electrical ABO0224 alternator purchased on Amazon. Got it for $108.50. Pulley lines up fine, has the same number of grooves. One area of concern was a small , square cap it has which covers what appears to be a soldered contention. It popped off during installation and just would not stay on. It was not present on the original (Valeo). Moved on anyway. Hope it does not cause an issue in the future.

Once I jump started and ran it (2004 Crossfire -- not an SRT), it ran fine. Did notice an electrical smell for a short while, then again today as I ran it for about 60 miles. Will see what's up with that and provide any updates.

Overall, I'm pleased, thankful I was able to get this done, and appreciative for the Crossfire Forum. Have had this car since 2009. It has sat for several month stretches un-driven a few times and I've almost sold it more than once (after bumping into what seemed to be potentially super expensive, insurmountable issues). Can't seem to do it though. I'm totally mesmerized and magnetized. It's my iron-horse love affair that the Crossfire Forum helps to keep alive. Hi Ho Silver!!!

Thank you all again!