HUW! Re: Alternator Electrical noise and Belts?

[Huw Powell]

>>Examine to see if they will be easy to unsolder from the backside.
>>The
>>braided "tinsel" lead is what stops them from popping out, a spring
>>around it pushes them against the commutator (that's what the
>
>
> Why bother??  Just replace the regulator assembly.  A new voltage
> regulator costs between $12 and $25 (depending on the brand and source.)

It's been more like 40, IME, although I'm sure you can beat that
sometimes, from some sources.

So, why?  Because the brushes cost me $5 and it took ten minutes to do.

And I hate to throw out something that actually works (the VR) just
because a replaceable part is worn.

Obviously I'm *way* into this philosophy, since I have two Audis with
over a half million miles between them in the parking lot...

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Huw Powell

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