Any proven alternatives to the very expensive ($250) BOSCH voltage regulator for our 914 4's?

......I use a Borg/Warner solid state,can't remember what it cost? it's been in there for years!...I'm happy

See my answer in previous post. I will be ordering some tonight.

Try this. $34. http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperC...G_pg1.htm#item3

I really like the one this guy sells.
http://www.davebarton.com/AdjustableVoltag...externalregonly

I found that many new or NOS regulators did not produce adequate voltage - they would charge at about 12.7 or so. Not enough to counter the battery and build up a charge. Once this one went in I have had no more problems.

IIRC I bought one similar to this from ebay. It's seen four years of heavy driving with no problems:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-NEW-HEAVY-DUTY...X4q&vxp=mtr

That looks interesting Bob, before I would spring for one, I'd like to check my alternator output...

Uh, how's that done again?

TIA

Joe

Hi Bob, when I check the VR on your link, it said "not compatible" with a 76 914 4 banger, did I miss something? thanks, cwl

I can't personally vouch for this, but I like the adjustability:

http://www.aspwholesale.com/voltage-regulator-bo-p1745.html

hah same one as the ebay listing. ASP has it under 914, so it should work fine. I'm ordering one.

I don't think you missed anything. Maybe they changed the design for the 75-76 model year and use a different type of voltage regulator.

Elliot is this the sealed solid state type ?,purchased Beru one but not sure they are any good?

Yes. Here's mine. It is a solid state VR. I have never had it in the car (maybe I should see how it actually works). I keep it as a spare. I'll give it a try later and see how it does.