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| friethmiller |
 Sep 29 2021, 10:40 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 10-February 19 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 22,863 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Is this starter going to work in my 1.8L? According to the local parts store, it is. I have my doubts. And, is this bushing going to really be big enough here? It looks too small. Going to get my original rebuilt today. Thought I could use this in the interim. Might be taking it back.
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| mepstein |
Sep 29 2021, 10:42 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,262 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I've always gotten the stock ones rebuilt. Then you have a perfect fit. Usually costs $75-125.
My local guy turns them around in a day or 2. Most rebuilders can do the same. |
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| 914Sixer |
Sep 29 2021, 11:25 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,879 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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The starter shown IS NOT CORRECT. CORRECT starter is a SR-17X or 911 starter SR-68X. You have SR-15N for the VW Bug. Parts books are WRONG
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| jaredmcginness |
Sep 29 2021, 12:14 PM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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That is a starter for a type one. Thats the support bearing sticking out. Return it if you still have the chance.
I made this mistake too. I fudged around with 4 different crappy used starters for a long time. I ended up spending $200 on a WOSP off Pelican. Never heard a car turn over so strong before. Worth it in my book. Cheers. |
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| friethmiller |
Sep 29 2021, 12:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 10-February 19 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 22,863 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Ok. I just dropped off 2 original 914 starters to get rebuilt. They should be ready by Friday. I have the receipt for this new one so it's going back. Really appreciate the input. Thanks all!
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| 930cabman |
Sep 29 2021, 03:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,052 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 29 2021, 10:42 AM)  I've always gotten the stock ones rebuilt. Then you have a perfect fit. Usually costs $75-125. My local guy turns them around in a day or 2. Most rebuilders can do the same. Agreed, find a local guy (mine is about an hours drive, but worth every penny) to rebuild your original stuff. No questions with regards to fitment. |
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| friethmiller |
Oct 1 2021, 10:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 10-February 19 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 22,863 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Well Covid strikes again! Rebuilder says he can't get the parts right now to rebuild my starters. He said both units need new armatures and other parts. Went ahead and ordered a new WOSP starter from that "bird" place (thanks jaredmcginness). My 1.8L was big bored to a 2.3L, which I think is what wore out my old, original starter. Oh, and I was able to return the Type 1 starter to AutoZone.
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| friethmiller |
Oct 5 2021, 02:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 10-February 19 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 22,863 Region Association: Southwest Region
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OK, the high torque starter is exactly what my 2.3L needed. Cranked up, no issues!! Got to drive my 914 for the very first time yesterday. Damn, it goes!!
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| jaredmcginness |
Oct 6 2021, 05:54 AM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Glad to hear it! I am glad I did it in mine - I made the junior engine builder choice of installing a probably-too-large cam in my 4, and it really helps turn that thing over.
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| friethmiller |
Oct 6 2021, 09:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 10-February 19 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 22,863 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(jaredmcginness @ Oct 6 2021, 06:54 AM) Glad to hear it! I am glad I did it in mine - I made the junior engine builder choice of installing a probably-too-large cam in my 4, and it really helps turn that thing over. Exactly! I blew through two stock starters. The crankshaft in this thing is probably twice the weight of the original 1.8 crank and this camshaft is hot, as well. It makes total sense now - what was I even thinking?! |
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| StarBear |
Oct 6 2021, 09:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States
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Curious - would that WOSP starter be too much for a 1.8 stock with original EFI? My starter is original and seems to be struggling lately even with the hot start Ford solenoid fix.
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| jaredmcginness |
Oct 6 2021, 01:00 PM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I don't think it would be too much @starbear - If you think about it, mine is only really 1.9.
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| StarBear |
Oct 6 2021, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(jaredmcginness @ Oct 6 2021, 03:00 PM) Thanks! Another Christmas item for my list! |
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