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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ High Torque Starters?

Posted by: toecutter May 23 2005, 07:51 PM

My starter's guts started coming out and I am looking for options. The lighter, high torque starter from Pelican Parts sounds good but good god it's pricey. Has anybody had experience with this Nippondenso unit I am seeing on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33576&item=7976532227&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Posted by: SirAndy May 23 2005, 08:42 PM

looks just like the one i have (sans the sticker that made mine so expensive!) ...

i am very happy with mine!
Andy

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Posted by: RAR May 23 2005, 08:58 PM

QUOTE (toecutter @ May 23 2005, 05:51 PM)
Has anybody had experience with this Nippondenso unit I am seeing on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33576&item=7976532227&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Yes, works fine on a 911SC. Service was prompt.

Posted by: synthesisdv May 24 2005, 05:56 AM

i got one but haven't installed it yet. It looks like it will fit OK. The nose is shorter and it is not a billet machined part like the more expensive one I have seen. If it works, then who cares.

I remember reading something about a problem with some VW style gear reduction starters that did not work on our car but the ebay seller says it will work.

Why would I not believe a friendly ebay seller? I'll let you know.

Posted by: skline May 24 2005, 06:33 AM

I use that same starter on my V8 car. Works great. I had one on my yellow car also. It doesnt sound like the stock starter and spins faster.

Posted by: JohnnyX May 24 2005, 06:41 AM

Got one from that seller and like it. Quick shipping. Was tired of dealing with the Bosch (giant heat sink) starter problems I have had to occasionally inconveniently deal with over the last 25 years of owning different air-cooled VW‘s. Decided to try something new and am glad that I did. John