Besides the engine itself, which contains many internal components, various belt-driven accessories — like the alternator ... things like damaged drive belt pulleys, loose or broken fan parts ...
A slow drip from the crank pulley became a saga ... A positive wire on the alternator had slowly worked loose from a poorly sized connector and fused itself to the casing, shorting out the ...
Also, check the rubber drive belt that powers the alternator and power-steering pump. A worn belt or worn out tensioners and pulleys can also create problems like this. Check the power steering pump ...