Town & Country 2002 with AWD at 134k.
Alternator is making loud noise at start and idle. Dealer recommened changing alternator. but his price quote 686$ seems quite high. Local mechanic is charging 85$ labor if I provide alternator. Which seem lot better.
I am seeing 2 different kind 136A and 160A, which one should I get ?

my options for alternator are
1) Mopar : 330$
2) Autozone/kragen : 210$ (40$ core)
3) Rock auto (Denso or Acdelco) : 210$

I am wondering which one should I opt for? If you have any advice please let me know.

On the side note, I need to change front wheel bearings and I am looking at similar choice. Wondering if anyone have reaplaced wheel bearing from Rock auto and whats your recommendation

 

You need to find out which alternator you have to start with. I buy parts from Rockauto all the time, great prices and fast shipping.

 

Thanks. Seems like my van has 140A. (I find this by looking up Mopar part).
So can I replace it with 160A one?

 

Make sure you buy one with the Litens decoupling clutch. My mechanic installed a basic parts house unit and now there is a very noticeable vibration at idle.