View Single Post
  #5  
Old 01-18-2010, 12:02 AM
mak mak is offline
mark
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Westfeld .
Posts: 687
drivability and the alternator

Quote:
Originally Posted by samiam44 View Post
I fixed it...

Bad voltage regulator. I suspect, low voltage was effecting the ETA valve.
New regulator and vola- runs like a top again.

M
If the alternator is not functioning properly with a near 14.0 voltage the low voltage does effect drivebility and performance. regulator with worn bushes is one possible fault.
The tensioner on my 103 engine went bad leading to a loose running serpentine belt . This broke the carbon bushes due to jerky running of the slipping alternator. Replacing the tensioner and the regulator had a remarkable difference in the engine performance . Smooth and very responsive engine

mak
300se
Reply With Quote