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| Schnell944 |
 Jun 3 2003, 04:23 PM
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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!
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| mskala |
Jun 3 2003, 06:17 PM
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If it really is the voltage regulator, pelican has them for $38.50
and it takes 15 seconds to put in. That is the old mechanical type, which can be replaced with a modern electronic one cheap from any FLAPS. Attached image(s) 
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| mskala |
Jun 3 2003, 06:20 PM
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Oh yeah, that type does go on the outside of the relay board, not
covered by the cover. (There is a pigtail to the connector). But it is cheap and better than relying on the mechanical one. The key word is VR650, not Por$che |
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| Schnell944 |
Jun 3 2003, 06:21 PM
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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!
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| MarkV |
Jun 3 2003, 06:57 PM
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Fear the Jack Stands Group: Members Posts: 1,493 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson, AZ Member No.: 154 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mskala @ Jun 3 2003, 04:20 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 Like this? Attached image(s) 
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| Jeff Krieger |
Jun 3 2003, 07:18 PM
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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: |
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| Brad Roberts |
Jun 3 2003, 08:08 PM
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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 |
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| Schnell944 |
Jun 3 2003, 09:57 PM
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ya, in either case it seems pretty exorbient in $, huh? argh
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