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Posted by: Schnell944 Jun 3 2003, 04:23 PM

I picked up my '72 from my mechanic and the battery died on me that day. he said i needed a regulator. apparantly he is charging me $100 for the part and the install. how much is this part generally(i cant seem to find it listed) and does this sound resonable for an install? thanks!

Posted by: mskala Jun 3 2003, 06:17 PM

If it really is the voltage regulator, pelican has them for $38.50
and it takes 15 seconds to put in. That is the old mechanical
type, which can be replaced with a modern electronic one
cheap from any FLAPS.


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Posted by: mskala Jun 3 2003, 06:20 PM

Oh yeah, that type does go on the outside of the relay board, not
covered by the cover. (There is a pigtail to the connector). But it
is cheap and better than relying on the mechanical one. The key
word is VR650, not Por$che

Posted by: Schnell944 Jun 3 2003, 06:21 PM

argh, methinks i got hosed.....I wonder if I should experss this when i go to pick up the car tomorrow. i need to save it from his clutches!

Posted by: MarkV Jun 3 2003, 06:57 PM

Posted by: Jeff Krieger Jun 3 2003, 07:18 PM

I could only find this Voltage Regulator at AutoZone.


BECK/ARNLEY VOLTAGE REGULATOR for a 1973 PORSCHE 914

Unit Price: $33.50
Core Value*: $0.00
Part No.: 177-8018
Weight: 0.00 lbs.
Warranty:
Availability: Online: Ships within 2 business days
Store: Special Order
Note:

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jun 3 2003, 08:08 PM

If your mechanic..is "old school" he wont even know these exist.

I support shops the best I can... but that is a little out of line with pricing.

B

Posted by: Schnell944 Jun 3 2003, 09:57 PM

ya, in either case it seems pretty exorbient in $, huh? argh