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Old 14-02-2019, 08:16 PM   #28
roddy1960
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Default Re: battery light on

In my AU ll the original Bosch alternator lasted 14 years but the obligatory seeping power steer leak got it in early 2015 .Dumb dumb here put in a new Bosch but failed to deal with the P/S issue..Idiot I am .. So a few months ago the second alternator went west for the same reason . Ended up fitting the new style high pressure hose to permanently fix the issue and was advised to go with the Mitsubishi alternator this time as it's a fair bit cheaper but just as good .

The only thing though with the AU etc Bosch alty's at least is that they do have the removable voltage regulator if that component fails , In both mine though the damage was the p/s fluid corroding the internals ..

The upgraded h/p hose kit is a much better set up all round than the old design or the repair kit for that old style set up ..Was about $120 fitted I think .

Won't happen again now . (or shouldn't) ..The Mitsy alternator was around $240 while the Bosch was nearer $320 I think.
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