Noticed one of my alternator connectors has started to melt. Not sure why but was wondering if anyone knows the name of it so I can replace it. Car is still running good. It is a 91 V6. I was also wondering if the alternator bracket should have a cutout like that. Can’t find anything about that in Chilton’s Repair Manual. Thanks again for all the help I get from the community.

 

Doesn't look like an alternator to me. Looks more like an AC compressor.

Connector doesn't look melted to me. Looks more like somebody schmeeeered black silicone all over it. Doesn't particularly look like it needs replacement in any case.

Never seen an AC bracket like that. Butt since I've never seen a 6-cyl in one of these cars, I have no clue whether it came that way, or is a "custom" "improvement", or what.

 

Yep, ^

 

Thanks for the info. Thought I would be able to tell the difference between an alternator and ac compressor by now . I looked up the bracket and mine has been modified so the connector fits better.