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[Nzl924]

Hi All,

I'm rebuilding my alternator and it is missing both the voltage regulator and suppression capacitor. My car is a 1981 UK 2.0L NA and it looks like in 1982 they changed from regulator switch to a regulator.

http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-parts/hardparts.php?dir=924-80-85&section=902-00

Does anyone out there know the difference and which one would be best to go with?

Thanks
Stu[/img]

[924RACR]

Curious, I don't even know the difference? I've replaced a few of the earlier style, seemed like they were called regulators too...

Yeah, if you Google that part # you still come up with voltage regulators... the Porsche catalog seems to be the only one that calls it a "switch"... maybe a weak German translation?
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'79 924 #77 SCCA H Prod racecar
'82 931 Plat. Silver
#25 Hidari Firefly P2 sports prototype

[Mike9311]

I agree Vaughan. Highly likely a poor translation also looks like you can pick up that part pretty cheap since it was used in many vw/audi
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1979 924 NA ohne 650 mit 471
1982 931 Red Resurrection - 951 IC
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1980 924 NA (R&D lightweight)
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[Nzl924]

Thanks guys, ordered the parts and rebuilding the alternator. Will try to test it once its all back together.