A note about 14v automotive Voltage Regulators
Since I found no reviews online about the HüCO Voltage Regulators before buying one as substitute for the OEM Bosch one, I figured I'd share my experience. - Bottom line: i've been very impressed with the huco regulator over Bosch and Transpo adjustable (IPD and Dave Barton). Excellent electrical performance with $12-$50 savings under heavy load.
First my complaint with the stock Bosch regulator. In the winter, at ambient temperatures below 50 degrees, the Bosch regulator put out a pretty stable voltage of 13.5 - 14.1 volts. Couple this with stock halogen headlights and lighting all around, plus the heavy demand of an 1800 watt stereo system and my average output at the alternator to recharge 2 batteries was around 13.5 volts. Add to this Air Conditioning and windshield wipers on a warm rainy night and pretty soon it's almost as though I have no alternator at all. To have to forfeit my music in the name of safety on a long drive is criminal.
About Otto
Otto is my 1990 Volvo 240 DL (Volvo 244).
Volvos are a lot like wine and good cheese, as they roll over more miles the odometer reading becomes more of a badge of honor than a death sentence - see Volvo High Mileage Club. To say the least, owning a well maintained Volvo of any year is more than a healthy obsession, it descibes a way of life.
Engine Water Torture w SeaFoam
The engine cleaning treatment I performed is outlined below, this can be done to any fuel injected car when performed correctly so don't be TERRIFIED when someone says "OH NO, water in your cylinders," as long as you can either start the car or suck some of the water out (siphon from spark plug port) if it won't start or you lose your nerve, it's quite alright -- I've driven my former Camaro in 3.5 feet of flood water and kept it running by punching the gas pedal when others (big trucks even) were turning around - hey, I had to get home.