...I've just inspected the reg/rect and the connector is now disintegrating, so I guess this is the root cause of my problems. Question is, what can I do to get back on the road?
1) Replace connector. Even if I can get a connector (doubtful), can the original be replaced? There's not much spare loom down there.
2) Cut the connector off and get someone to solder the wires directly to the pins on the reg/rect, and seal up as best I can.
3) Try and get a different regulator and graft it onto the loom as per
stoic bloke's mod
4) Give up, fly home, buy a BMW?
Any thoughts appreciated, JD