Anyone used a Huco branded Voltage regulator for a 98 Volvo S/V70 alternator?

Post by **scot850** » 29 Oct 2017, 17:25

A friend of mine is looking to replace the regulator on his daughters S70 with 460,000km on it. So understandably he does not want to spend a pile n a Bosch one or a rebuilt alternator. He has seen a Huco regulator for a lot less than the Bosch equivalent. Has anyone used this brand and had success with it?

Thanks,

Neil.

Post by **mrbrian200** » 29 Oct 2017, 18:16

Hueco= Hitachi Automotive Systems
They make comparable systems for other OEMs as well as heavy equipment and would have the technical resources to thoroughly/properly reverse engineer the bosch systems.
http://www.hueco.com/dynasite.cfm?dsmid=111340

As far as aftermarket parts go, this would be one of the less risky companies' products to try. If I were penny pinching on a older very high mileage car yes I would probably consider it.

Post by **scot850** » 29 Oct 2017, 19:24

I don't think you got it right as it is a brand from Germany called Huco not Hueco (maybe I am wrong as the link takes you to a site labelled Huco in Germany. I don't have the keyboard to do the German spelling with the 2 dots above the 'U' which perhaps translates to Hueco?). See attached:

https://www.amazon.com/Huco-W0133-16603 ... B001FRXBT4

Apparently BMW owners like this brand.

Thanks for the input.

Neil.

Post by **erikv11** » 29 Oct 2017, 21:02

I've never bought a Huco but they do come highly recommended. I'd feel good going that route.

Post by **mrbrian200** » 30 Oct 2017, 01:08

A quick look into this. Hueco is a business unit with products sold under the brand name Hüco/Huco. Which is part of Hitachi Automotive Systems Espelkamp based in Germany. HAS is owned by Hitachi Ltd out of Japan which is a global conglomerate.

So yes Hueco is refers to the same company/product you're considering. I see no indication to expect anything other than good quality/proper function.

Post by **scot850** » 30 Oct 2017, 08:13

Thank you both for your help, I'll pass the info on!

Neil.

readallthebooks · Post by **readallthebooks** » 30 Oct 2017, 17:15

i used a huco on a w123 mercedes i had that was bosch OEM, no problems at all

Post by **scot850** » 30 Oct 2017, 21:26

Thanks for the info. My buddy has bought the Huco one.

Neil.