which VW starter motor for subaru conversion?

Post by **ally** » 02 Feb 2007, 14:01

Ok so my starter motor is shagged.

https://secure.gsfcarparts.com/shop/results.asp

which one shall i get? - are the 1.9 and 2.1 motors the same?

i have a VW bellhousing so cant use subaru motor.

Post by **jamesc76** » 02 Feb 2007, 14:04

when i did mine i had the standard 1.9 one on and wen it packed up replaced with the same works fine but some one might no better and come along ??????

Post by **ally** » 03 Feb 2007, 06:44

so it doesnt matter what bellhousing you have? There all the same?

Post by **jamesc76** » 03 Feb 2007, 09:39

i dunno i had the standard 1.9 engine in my van and used a converstion plateso stock bell housing on my 4 speed box

Post by **ally** » 03 Feb 2007, 23:32

my conversion was a little more complicated..

the van was originally a diesal, so i had the gearbox replaced for a petrol one so i have no idea what it was originally.

Maybe if i take the starter off and take it too the shop?

Post by **jamesc76** » 04 Feb 2007, 12:11

think that your best bet least then if u clean it up might be part number on it too ???

Post by **ally** » 04 Feb 2007, 18:24

its a bosch one, ill take it off then.....

do you think its worth getting it fixed? Or just go for a new one?

Post by **ally** » 05 Feb 2007, 12:20

ok i got the old one off...

half of the teeth inside are shiny and half were rusty implying that only half were connecting with the subaru and thats why i was having trouble starting....also there was loads of black dirt inside...i tried wiring it straight to the battery but it just shot out and didnt spin

i got a new one to replace from GSF...

I heard about grinding something so it sits inline better, the old starter motor has been grinded so the nuts go on and i also notice the gearbox has been grinded down for it to fit in....anyone have any resources on this?