[Gyro10]

Hello Leadfoot.
I finally found this.
I was just about to start reading and reprogramming the ROM when BOOM the site disappeared...
Re your alternator: It sounds like the regulator is dead. The cost about $80 on ebay. I put a new one in mine, easy to do.
Has WytWun shown up?
Regards.

 

[Leadfoot6]

Hi Gyro,

No WytWun yet.

I am undecided about the regulator.

If I replace it and it does not fix it then I will need to buy the complete alternator and regulator.

Over the weekend I will think about it.

Meanwhile, the online suppliers I have tried are not replying, or using useless robots to respond.

 

[Gyro10]

The regulator has the brushes, so the only parts left are the windings and bearings.
Pretty unlikely they are worn out (no play is there?) so I'd give 99% on the reg.

 

[Gyro10]

My memory of the price was wrong.

 

[Leadfoot6]

Hello Leadfoot.
I finally found this.
I was just about to start reading and reprogramming the ROM when BOOM the site disappeared...
Re your alternator: It sounds like the regulator is dead. The cost about $80 on ebay. I put a new one in mine, easy to do.
Has WytWun shown up?
Regards.

I decided to take your advice and order just the regulator.

The price including postage is reasonable - $65.

I went with this supplier because his listing is more descriptive than most.

It was specific in stating that it covered the "Bosch RE 72" regulator.

RE72 is clearly shown on the image that I posted above.

Voltage regulator RE72 for Bosch type Alternators Holden Mitsubishi Toyota | eBay

Replace Bosch no: RE72; Transpo no: IB343. Suit: All Bosch Alternators with RE72 Regulator Holden Commodore 3.8L. MITSUBISHI AW344863. Mitsubishi Magna TE TF TH TJ TL TW engine 4G72 4G74 97-06. TOYOTA 277008Y002.

www.ebay.com.au

He also took telephone calls, whereas others will not.

 

[Gyro10]

I remember not finding convincing evidence that RE72 is the correct one, so I bought what I did.
Good if RE72 works, heaps cheaper.

 

[Leadfoot6]

Here is a thread about alternators/regulators on the old AMC forum from 2013:

file:///C:/Users/User/Downloads/uphrio/AMC_Technical_Forums_20160506/www.aussiemagna.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-102187.html

Before last night I would be unlikely to have found it.

PROGRESS.

Thanks "fiveseven".

 

[Leadfoot6]

Here is a 2019 thread about Magna alternators from this forum:

alternator problem

I have a 2002 mitsubishi magna, battery light came on intermittently one day and a few months later the car died mid drive, battery completely dead. i got a jump start which lasted about a minute until the car died again. purchased new battery which got me home. battery showing 12.43v which...

www.mitsubishi-forums.com

It describes oil on the alternator, which I do to a certain degree, as a cause of failure.

I am 50/50 if just replacing the voltage regulator will fix the problem, but I am just taking a "punt".

 

[Gyro10]

Might be a simple clean required. Oil on the brushes will stop it working correctly.

 

[Leadfoot6]

Might be a simple clean required. Oil on the brushes will stop it working correctly.

When I put in the new v/reg, I will clean as much as I can with a rag with contact cleaner sprayed on it.

 

[Xtwagon]

This is Mal, Madmagna

Yes, in November last year my godaddy acct holding the Aussiemagna forum as well as my business pages and email accounts were hacked, most files were deleted from the servers at godaddy by our Web developer as there was too much risk of files being infected.

At the time I contacted godaddy to have back ups restored however was advised as of the start of 2021 they no longer hold back ups

Si.ply put, there is nothing I can do

For most who appreciate the fact that for 16 years I have paid out of my own pocket for the hosting and upkeep I thank you, for those like z80 andTufftr who are too spinless to throw allogations at me in person you have been told in the past many times where you can go !!

 

[Leadfoot6]

This is Mal, Madmagna

Yes, in November last year my godaddy acct holding the Aussiemagna forum as well as my business pages and email accounts were hacked, most files were deleted from the servers at godaddy by our Web developer as there was too much risk of files being infected.

At the time I contacted godaddy to have back ups restored however was advised as of the start of 2021 they no longer hold back ups

Si.ply put, there is nothing I can do

For most who appreciate the fact that for 16 years I have paid out of my own pocket for the hosting and upkeep I thank you, for those like z80 andTufftr who are too spinless to throw allogations at me in person you have been told in the past many times where you can go !!

Now that I know you are still around, I need to order an Alternator to suit TL Magna, but your Ebay store says it is unavailable until 31 March.

Alternator suit Mitsubishi Verada KE, KF, KH, KJ, KL, KW 3.5l GENUINE BOSCH | eBay

Mitsubishi Verada KE, KF, KH, KJ, KL, KW 3.5l V6. Listed is a GENUINE BOSCH Alternator to suit. DONT get caught out with people peddling cheap units claiming them to be Bosch, there are a lot of fakes out there.

www.ebay.com.au

Can you help me before this date please?

 

[Gyro10]

Thank you Mal for the service you provided.

 

[Gyro10]

You should have reg by now Leadfoot...

 

[Leadfoot6]

You should have reg by now Leadfoot...

Hi Gyro,

Yes, it arrived.

I CAN'T GET THE SCREWS UNDONE.....despite much effort, and using a number of different P/H screwdrivers and/or 1/4" drive ratchet & bits.

I tried over a number of days.

Access is difficult.

My brother suggested that the screws are "glued".....but I said "surely not".

All I seem to be doing is progressively "rounding" or damaging the P/H screw.

I tried the connections to the alternator.....both "clean as", and there just doesn't seem to be enough oil anywhere from the rocker gasket leak(will fix this week) to cause a problem to the alternator.

Brand new drive belts were fitted 20,000km ago when the 380 engine conversion was done.

They seem well adjusted, with no strange noises.

The alternator ITSELF was brand new genuine at the time of the 380 conversion.

But the warning light still glows after starting.

So I ordered a new genuine Bosch alternator:

NEW GENUINE BOSCH ALTERNATOR MITSUBISHI MAGNA & VERADA TE TF TH TJ TL TW & KE | eBay

Mitsubishi Magna & Verada V6 (6G72 & 6G74). Mitsubishi Verada KE, 1996-1997. Mitsubishi Magna TJ, 2000-2002. Mitsubishi Magna TF, 1996-1999. Mitsubishi Magna TW, 2004-2005. Mitsubishi Magna TE, 1996-1997.

www.ebay.com.au

It has "Bosch" cast into the casing, but the regulator has no identifiers on it.

The new box with clear Bosch print says "Taiwan".....at least that is better than saying ".....China"

The alternator currently in the car was a "Bosch" casting, and the regulator had a "Bosch" "made in Taiwan" mark on it - see post #80.

I can't get the regulator screws undone on this one either, even though it is out of the car.

SIGH!

Due to my health problems(getting underneath the car), I am going to leave it to the local small town mechanic to swap the complete alternator......quote "1 hour labour", which is quite reasonable.

The problem is when I made the booking late last week he is booked out solid until Friday 14 April.....SIGH!

I just can't understand why the regulator screws on both the current and recently delivered alternators absolutely refuse to be undone with regular hand tools.

I could use Vise Grips on the alternator out of the car to "crack" the screws loose, but the one in the car does not allow enough clearance with dipstick, exhaust manifolds, radiator fans etc. in the way.

The last time I changed a regulator was on my old Nissan R31 Skyline about 10 years ago.

Absolutely no problems.

In the meantime, I have been boosting the battery every few days to get to the shops which are 5km away, or relying on home delivery of groceries/medication.

I don't dare drive any further than this/use headlights otherwise I risk the battery going flat and being stranded even though I have just purchased a small booster pack just in case.

Everywhere else I need to drive is at least 15km away.....too far for a return trip uncharged.

I can't go and see my mother in Sydney on her 98th birthday which is on 11 April.....until the alternator is fixed.

 

[Gyro10]

I use an impact driver. Yes, the screws often have something like Loctite on them. Better than loosening, but why can't they put Allens in?

 

[Billy Mason PI]

Hi everyone

Signing up after the unfortunate demise of the Aussie Magna forum so that we can continue learning about and maintaining our cars.

 

[Leadfoot6]

Hi everyone

Signing up after the unfortunate demise of the Aussie Magna forum so that we can continue learning about and maintaining our cars.

Hi BMPI,

Excellent work on your videos:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfh3dCmlUA6XsVc9HeQpinw/videos

 

[Billy Mason PI]

Very kind, thanks Leadfoot6. More on the way; just need to find time to edit them.

Nice forum here, and easy to attach photos. I can see this becoming a great help and resource.

 

[Leadfoot6]

Very kind, thanks Leadfoot6. More on the way; just need to find time to edit them.

Nice forum here, and easy to attach photos. I can see this becoming a great help and resource.

I was quite frantic when I realised AMC had died.

Mitsubishi-Forums gives me encouragement that all Magna enthusiasts will be able to help each other keep their cars on the road.

EDIT: This is post #100 of the AussieMagna sub-forum.

HOORAY! 😊

THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED.