[T3] Bosch 30-019 Voltage Regulator vs. "new" Bosch 190 040 099 ??

[Chris Slaymaker]

On Apr 6, 2011, at 5:31 PM, type3-vwtype3.org-request at lists.vwtype3.org wrote:

> While on the subject of VRs, the AutoZone website shows a voltage
> regulator that is visually identical to the old-style Bosch unit, made
> by an established U.S. auto electric parts company (can't remember whom).

I bought one of those look-alike VRs to replace the Bosch that had failed shortly after I bought my squareback.

It lasted about a year.

I have since replaced it with the solid-state Bosch VR.  It mounted without any problems.

YMMV.


Chris Slaymaker
1971 Westfalia "Lurch"
1971 Squareback "Foster"
Knoxville, TN

". . . at least I'm enjoying the ride."

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