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I called gearheadracing, no luck here either. My mothers 97 E300 had a bosch, we have a 98 e320 with a bosch, but the 98 E300 TD has a Valeo. The sales guy at gearheadracing noted that Valeos are quite commonly only installed at the factory/dealer and then replaced with bosch units.

For my money, the Valeo Voltage regulator is better designed that the bosch. I have never had a car that made it past 125K without a replacement (I am at 160K now).

Sounds like a fledging business opportunity here. Anyone have an Idea on where to get the Valeo Regulator? I even email Valeo a while ago with no response. The Valeo parts do not appear to be available anywhere in the States. Another posted on the forum (from germany) mentioned that he has purchases Valeo parts in Germany. Sounds like a road trip is due!!