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Voltage Regulator, Need help finding right regulator |
ws6 |
Oct 25 2016, 08:49 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 25-October 16 From: california Member No.: 20,526 Region Association: Central California |
Help. I have gotten three voltage regulators from the normal Porsche Parts suppliers and none fit. The distance from edge of case to the first spade is .25 inches on my original regulator. The catalogs all show same regulator for 911, 914, and 914-6. The ones I have received vary from .4 from the edge to .65 from the edge all with same PN so will not fit in area to plug into. Anyone know the actual part to buy? My original has numbers on it in this order 0 190 601 006 AD 1/14V. The replacements show up as PN 901 603 206 02 Yes I can rewire, or maybe take both apart and move the guts, but trying to keep original and not have a wire harness to convert to get wires to new regulator. Thank you for your help. Tim
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pbanders |
Oct 25 2016, 09:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 939 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 805 |
I was going to recommend the Bosch transistorized voltage regulator for you (043-903-803-B) but holy crap, PP has them for $250!! That's insane, maybe if they were made of solid gold. I see that Airhead Parts has them for $138.85, cheaper but still outrageous. If you can find a cheaper source, this Bosch regulator is the best one.
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pbanders |
Oct 25 2016, 09:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 939 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 805 |
Looks like Hella offers an equivalent for a fraction of the price, $32.33
https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/-p-1513...8W4caAqI08P8HAQ Pelican Parts has the same Hella regulator for $34. I've never used one, maybe someone here who has can comment. Looking at the comments on PP there seem to be fitting problems, not dissimilar from what you've experienced. That replacement one you have looks like the cheap auto parts store version, I never had much luck with those, they were barely better than the old mechanical Bosch units (like your old one). |
ws6 |
Oct 25 2016, 09:34 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 25-October 16 From: california Member No.: 20,526 Region Association: Central California |
Looks like Hella offers an equivalent for a fraction of the price, $32.33 https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/-p-1513...8W4caAqI08P8HAQ Pelican Parts has the same Hella regulator for $34. I've never used one, maybe someone here who has can comment. Looking at the comments on PP there seem to be fitting problems, not dissimilar from what you've experienced. That replacement one you have looks like the cheap auto parts store version, I never had much luck with those, they were barely better than the old mechanical Bosch units (like your old one). Thank you for your help. The Airhead site shows as: OE Bosch Solid State Version 0192062007. Type 2 Bus w/AL75 or AL108 Alternators, Type 4 69-74. Replaces Bosch 0190600016. At least they have the Bosche PN listed and it is close as 600 vs. 601. |
raynekat |
Oct 25 2016, 11:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Be careful, not all will fit correctly.
I know I bought one of Ebay that was supposed to fit a 914, but nothing lined up right. So yes a fitment issue. |
ws6 |
Oct 27 2016, 12:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 25-October 16 From: california Member No.: 20,526 Region Association: Central California |
I was going to recommend the Bosch transistorized voltage regulator for you (043-903-803-B) but holy crap, PP has them for $250!! That's insane, maybe if they were made of solid gold. I see that Airhead Parts has them for $138.85, cheaper but still outrageous. If you can find a cheaper source, this Bosch regulator is the best one. I have ordered the one from airhead taking the chance same company, same engine, alternator vs. generator, and same years in the hope it may work. The guy at Airhead was very helpful and measured distance to the pins and looks close. |
914Sixer |
Oct 27 2016, 01:31 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,007 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
How MANY old style do you want? I have 6 NOS Bosch old style ones. I have a source for 10 more if they are needed. They are universal fit and have large holes. A large washer takes care of the problem.
FYI: None of the aftermarket fit right. Bosch early and the late 1/2 size are the only ones that fit correctly $58 delivered to your door in 2 days Priority Mail Paypal: a914nut@email.com Attached image(s) |
pbanders |
Oct 27 2016, 02:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 939 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 805 |
I was going to recommend the Bosch transistorized voltage regulator for you (043-903-803-B) but holy crap, PP has them for $250!! That's insane, maybe if they were made of solid gold. I see that Airhead Parts has them for $138.85, cheaper but still outrageous. If you can find a cheaper source, this Bosch regulator is the best one. I have ordered the one from airhead taking the chance same company, same engine, alternator vs. generator, and same years in the hope it may work. The guy at Airhead was very helpful and measured distance to the pins and looks close. Here's a pic of the half height, transistorized Bosch regulator installed in my car. Fit was no issue. |
porschetub |
Oct 28 2016, 01:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
The Pelican Chinese made Hella sorta fits,pins are right but mounting holes are wrong......how long they last who knows?
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pbanders |
Oct 30 2016, 09:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 939 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 805 |
Here's another possible VR that looks similar to the $$$ transistorized Bosch unit. Anyone try one of these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MONARK-Regler-fur-...TAAAOSwstxVYGQe |
raynekat |
Oct 30 2016, 01:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
How MANY old style do you want? I have 6 NOS Bosch old style ones. I have a source for 10 more if they are needed. They are universal fit and have large holes. A large washer takes care of the problem. FYI: None of the aftermarket fit right. Bosch early and the late 1/2 size are the only ones that fit correctly $58 delivered to your door in 2 days Priority Mail Paypal: a914nut@email.com I used this one, and it fits perfect. Just need the larger washers and you're all set.... |
ws6 |
Oct 31 2016, 04:40 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 25-October 16 From: california Member No.: 20,526 Region Association: Central California |
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ws6 |
Oct 31 2016, 04:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 25-October 16 From: california Member No.: 20,526 Region Association: Central California |
I was going to recommend the Bosch transistorized voltage regulator for you (043-903-803-B) but holy crap, PP has them for $250!! That's insane, maybe if they were made of solid gold. I see that Airhead Parts has them for $138.85, cheaper but still outrageous. If you can find a cheaper source, this Bosch regulator is the best one. I have ordered the one from airhead taking the chance same company, same engine, alternator vs. generator, and same years in the hope it may work. The guy at Airhead was very helpful and measured distance to the pins and looks close. Here's a pic of the half height, transistorized Bosch regulator installed in my car. Fit was no issue. Thank you everyone for your help! The Airhead PN 043-903-803B arrived, fit great, and the gages appear to be calibrated correctly, so it appears to be a functioning replacement. Does anyone know if the replacement electronic ones last more than a few years as the original made it 45 years. Thinking might buy one of the OEM replacements just to have on shelf. Thank you all again. Tim |
pbanders |
Oct 31 2016, 05:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 939 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 805 |
Does anyone know if the replacement electronic ones last more than a few years as the original made it 45 years. Thinking might buy one of the OEM replacements just to have on shelf. Thank you all again. Tim Mine's been reliable, it should be more reliable than the OEM mechanical regulator. I try to have a spare of just about every part I can get. Every year more things go NLA and the price of replacement goes up. Keeping a stock of parts on hand can help ease the pain, and also helps when you need to do troubleshooting. |
nsr-jamie |
Feb 12 2017, 09:51 PM
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914 guy in Japan Group: Members Posts: 1,182 Joined: 7-November 07 From: Nagoya, Japan Member No.: 8,305 Region Association: None |
How about those BERU ones for sale on ebay, do they fit...I need a new voltage regulator as well
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branston |
Feb 12 2017, 09:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 17-October 12 From: Michigan Member No.: 15,053 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
How about those BERU ones for sale on ebay, do they fit...I need a new voltage regulator as well No the Beru ones have the same dimensional problems and won't fit with the plastic relay board cover in place. I bought a NOS Bosch regulator in the end and am relieved to read others problems posted here I thought I was alone struggling with this issue. |
914Sixer |
Feb 12 2017, 09:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,007 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I still have 4 of the larger hole old style if anyone needs them.
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porschetub |
Feb 12 2017, 11:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
How MANY old style do you want? I have 6 NOS Bosch old style ones. I have a source for 10 more if they are needed. They are universal fit and have large holes. A large washer takes care of the problem. FYI: None of the aftermarket fit right. Bosch early and the late 1/2 size are the only ones that fit correctly $58 delivered to your door in 2 days Priority Mail Paypal: a914nut@email.com bought one of these fitted perfectly,and NOS. |
nsr-jamie |
Feb 12 2017, 11:57 PM
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914 guy in Japan Group: Members Posts: 1,182 Joined: 7-November 07 From: Nagoya, Japan Member No.: 8,305 Region Association: None |
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porschetub |
Feb 13 2017, 12:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
The Pelican Chinese made Hella sorta fits,pins are right but mounting holes are wrong......how long they last who knows? I purchased one of those too, pin location was off .15 inch so would not fit in location. My relay board cover wouldn't fit properly also,don't think the pelican one was intented for the 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . |
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