i know the alternator position on my montero sucks. it's low as hell.
<img src="http://pics.montypics.com/montygrant/2003-01-24/montero5resized.jpg" alt=" - " />
after going through this, my alternator, and most of the engine compartment was CAKED in mud. oh well. i waited a day, hosed it off (nervously) and luckily it still puts out amps like champ.

-Grant
'98 Montero with 135k miles