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Hi

Does anyone know if there is any compatibility between starter motors from various gearboxes or indeed from any other engine setup?

I have an autobox coupled to a diesel and I think that the petrol starter fitted isn't man enough to throw the diesel around fast enough to get it to start.

Any thoughts??

Felix

Hi the gearbox has sold with all the bits.
I think your best bet would be to get the starter motor rebuilt and see if they can make it spin faster.
My van turns over slowish

Put some photos up

In the essence of completion for those interested. Most VAG auto starters seem to be very similar, I have successfully used a starter from a Merc v280 auto with only slight modification to one of the bolt holes. This starter is over twice as powerful as the original at 1.8kW as opposed to the paltry .8kW.

Here are part numbers for this starter.

0001124003
0001124004
0001125005
0001125006

020911012P
020911023D
020911024C

95VW-11000-EB
95VW-11000-EC
95VW-11000-GA
97VW-11000-BA

D7RS129
D7RS29
D7RS291

Available new for about 60 quid outright.

Cheers
Felix