So bought a 2002 TDI/5spd New Beetle w/348k for $1500. Runs and drives great and AC is cold. Clutch is solid. Alignment/suspension good. Timing belt replaced the original @ 298k. Synthetic oil changes every 10k. Put 5600 miles on it since buying 09/01/2019. The alternator quit alternating/charging a couple days ago and the smell of burnt circuitry was evident in the cabin. Any idea of cost of labor to get this replaced and should I do the timing belt since mechanic will be half way there? This is above my skill of mechanics. And I spell Mechanics, Mekaniksss. .
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