I pulled the alternator a few days ago and managed to pull the voltage regulator. One of the ends was about 1.5 cm long and the other was only a few mm lol. I ordered a new voltage regulator and should be arriving shortly.

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1984 300d 130k daily
1980 300sd 220k ($500 steal )
1999 land cruiser utility/off-road/tow vehicle
Formerly
Om617 swapped 1982 240d aka "rolling probable cause"
2006 v8 4runner
2009 WRX