RayW

Nevermind... just found a post referencing that spot as a known rust out area. Time to pull out the welder I guess.

Failed a state safety inspection today for a "hole in the frame". See pic. Does anyone know if there originally may have been a drain hole in this spot and mine got rusty OR if this is truly a rust-thru of the cross-member. Its by the driver's...

Thanks for the advice and recommendation brother. I appreciate it. I put in a new alternator and all seems fine. You are correct about rte 50...nuts. I live in middleburg and go that way from time to time. this area is getting out of control.

A word of thanks to all for the assistance; except for the hater that beat me up for my slow response to a battery warning light. Sometimes life gets in the way... Charged the battery and put in a reman denso alternator. All seems well for now...

Had a serious issue today and I don't know where to start with a repair... Here goes: 1. Battery light came on and I drove for 2 days with it on. 2. Went on vacation and it sat for 1 week. 3. Returned from vacation and it started, but starter...