Had to field repair my sons 1985 300D charging problem when he was downstate at college . Since I didn't know what the problem would be I came prepared with the alternator I stripped from his mothers car. Ended up swapping out the regulators to get it going
but the brushes on the replacement were short but better then the ones I took out. Each alternator had a different brand of regulator, Bosch was one and the other name got wiped away during cleaning.
Question : What is the difference between the Bosch and the German Brand they are selling at a 40 dollar difference ????
Since I will be rebuilding two and I might as well get one for my 300SD , buying three is a considerable amount of money saved if I go with the cheaper set.
Any Thoughts
PS I video taped the repair, If anyone needs to see how its done I can email you the clip.

Biker Bob

Price!!! Welcome to the Forum.... You can get either one right here on Fastlane btw....... Think I will pass on the offer to watch the video....

Greetings,

To keep this thread on top of the list I'd like to know the diffetrence as well seeing as this is a part on my list to replace as well. Any regulars ever try the German brand, and if so what were your thoughts on the quality?

Charles

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'84 300SD 256,000 Gold on Brown (Mileage Award)
'86 300E 246,000 Blue on Tan

I noticed the alternator on my "loaned out" 240D is a Motorola.

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