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Thanks Mocki,

I only have a 4 speed box, don’t know if that’s impacting it. I will try a GPS speed measurement

Hi folks, I was chatting to some beetle owning friends regarding my 1.9 watercooled t25. They seemed very surprised at my comment that it was maxing out around 60-65 mph. This seemed reasonable to me. Can I ask if this sounds about right for a untuned, standard 1.9 lump with a High top? Many thanks!

Hi folks - replaced them alternator and all is running fine. Thanks for the help!

There were two batteries out in series but I have disconnected them all and it’s still doing it. Couldn’t find a split charge either.

I’ve since replaced it with a new battery and it’s still doing the same thing unfortunately.

Oh and apologies the 17-18 volts is on the battery terminal, not the back of the alternator

I changed the voltage regulator, the part with the two small spring pieces of metal. As far as I am aware I have not changed the brush pack unless they are the same thing

I’m not confident in the volt meter, however it is being accompanied by a strong hissing/bubbling sound. We did try the new regulator with the old battery as it seemed new and is holding a charge well, but appreciate that the battery could also be the issue. We have a new one that I will put on tomo...

So replaced the voltage regulator and it’s still putting 17-18 bolts through to the battery. Anything else it can be or definitely the alternator?

Thanks, seems a easy fix and a lot cheaper than a new alternator. Will try it first!

Hi All, Just brought a new van and on the way home the battery started boiling over. As it has been sitting for a while I just assumed it was old and replaced the new battery, however the same thing started happening when I fitted the new one. Placed a multi-meter on it and its putting 17V into the ...