Hi,
I know this is an old post, but I'm wondering if the OP or anyone else has found a solution for this problem. I have burned out 3 rubber coupling boots in the month I have owned my 2009 1.8 tdci mondeo. The last time I replaced the alternator as well. It can drive around on short trips no problem, but on restarting after a long trip the boot just seems to disintegrate?
Any thoughts would be very much appreciated.....