1999 Mitsubishi Montero Alternator

1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
178,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MJSPENCER
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1.can i replace the alternator myself? or do i need to take it to a mechanic?
2. there is clouds of white smoke coming from the exhaust while idling or driving at slower speeds .Can you give me an idea of what the problem could be
Apr 5, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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RASMATAZ
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DIY on the alternator

there is clouds of white smoke coming from the exhaust while idling or driving at slower speeds .Can you give me an idea of what the problem could be

Are you overheating?
Apr 5, 2009 at 6:49 PM
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MJSPENCER
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No ,it is not overheating . There is a oil leak that we are aware of and the seal was supposedly replaced to help with the leak and it just seems that ever since we did that it is smoking and losing oil more
Apr 5, 2009 at 9:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What seal was replaced?
Apr 6, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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