Just as well I read on as I seen that right away.
swmeader
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New battery sorted , Halfords good as gold, will remove the red transit plug this time. Although I’m surprised there is no obvious reference to this on the battery.
brianp38dse
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If the batt acid went all over the place make sure it is all rinsed of with bicarb of soda solution to neutralize it or it will rust out in next to no time
swmeader
Member
Good advice will do, why why no flag on the battery to remove the one red transit plug.
AllanWorms
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There should be a hose from the vent hole, to the exterior.
One BMW E34's, with the battery under the back seat, it seems to be common that people would do the same thing and have them expolde eventually.
There is usually an little elbow that fit's into the vent hole and discharges gasses outside/under the car.
One BMW E34's, with the battery under the back seat, it seems to be common that people would do the same thing and have them expolde eventually.
There is usually an little elbow that fit's into the vent hole and discharges gasses outside/under the car.
swmeader
Member
Thanks for this , I’ll look into. Can not remember there ever being one attached to a previous battery.
RustyDefender
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(also as a fail safe just check what your alt is charging at also)
swmeader
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swmeader
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thanks
tottot
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I have used Mid Ulster rotating electrics. Good service at tidy price.
They supply whole units and parts to repair alternators, dynamos, starters for all makes.
Replacing a regulator is straightforward, [You tube video] in the meantime until you sort it run with all lights on to limit power to batt.
Lots of information on their site as to how these things work.
They supply whole units and parts to repair alternators, dynamos, starters for all makes.
Replacing a regulator is straightforward, [You tube video] in the meantime until you sort it run with all lights on to limit power to batt.
Lots of information on their site as to how these things work.
swmeader
Member
Many thanks for info
swmeader
Member
I appreciate all the advice I have received and would like some more please.Many thanks for info
Is it better to replace the regulator on my 26 year old original alternator OR change the alternator (cost about £120 + fitting)
I’m not trying to save or waste money but to do the best for my Landy.
Thanks
Steve.
tottot
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Bit of a tough question which depends on your need [ how quick you need it fixed ] and what sort of aptitude/skills you have.
Fit it yourself, pretty easy job.
Have a go at fixing the old one for spare in your own time.
How to test and overhaul an alternator on Youtube Put in type you have, likely Lucas but may be other.
Fit it yourself, pretty easy job.
Have a go at fixing the old one for spare in your own time.
How to test and overhaul an alternator on Youtube Put in type you have, likely Lucas but may be other.
swmeader
Member
dag019
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It also depends on if you would fit a like for like replacement or go for an uprated higher capacity alternator. If uprating that would always be my recommendation but if fitting like for like then you might as well repair as long as you are confident enough with the process. Or do both a new regulator is cheap enough as long as you don't need the vehicle as a daily drive you could try rebuilding and if it doesn't work then replace and you have only lost a couple £ for a new regulator or the other way around, fit a replacement and then rebuild the old one as a spare.
