by Pete in NH » Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:42 pm
Hi,
The good news is, that radiators are indeed not too expensive, the bad news is, they are all made in China. i just bought one for my 86 Reliant and was unable to find one made in the US or Canada. Every source seemed to show the same radiator, they must all be coming out of the same Chinese factory. That being said, you might as well go for the best price you can find. Rockauto had them for around $65 plus shipping.
Alternator pullies are pressed on and i've never seen one loosen or come off. I'm not sure what let go on your car. The water pump pullies are bolted on so that might be a possibility. If so, its possible the water pump itself let go. The belt that drives the water pump also drives the alternator.
Good luck with the repairs and let us know what you find.