Voltage Regulator, Bosch original or new solid state? |
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Voltage Regulator, Bosch original or new solid state? |
billh1963 |
Jul 15 2014, 02:18 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
There are several threads on this issue but no definitive answer that I have found.
I need to replace the voltage regulator on one of the 914's. I see there is the original style Bosch for around $100 and the new solid state units starting around $20 I know the original style works. But the idea of solid state for less money is appealing. For a casual driver (not racing, auto crossing, etc.) does anyone have any negative experiences with the solid state units? |
GeorgeRud |
Jul 16 2014, 06:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Many years ago, we had a German fellow in Chicago that ran an electrical rebuilding shop. I was having some issues with my original voltage regulator and wanted to buy another one. He had the equipment (and interest) to check the original, and said it just needed adjustment. He adjusted it, but I bought a new one as well just to be sure and have a spare. That was over 20 years ago, so I think those old Bosch ones were pretty well made back then as the new one is still in the box in my front trunk.
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