Date:         Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:58:59 -0800
Reply-To:     Karl <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
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From:         Karl <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Subject:      Re: Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
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That works for stock, as I said. The majority of my adaptors have gone
to conversions, including all sorts of off-road buggies with V8s and the
like. Even one in a TDI-powered splittie! In my personal van, a '90 MV
with higher-compression DJ/112i waterboxer automatic, in bitter cold the
stock starter strained to crank and it was in great condition. The TDI
starter (also aftermarket, btw, from California Alternator and Starter)
zips it over like it's already warm, no matter the temp outside. I've
been running this starter 30K miles and 4 years. If it fails the
replacement can usually be found in any auto parts and online for under
$100 new. It is also a self-supporting gear.


On 1/28/2020 6:29 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> I have very few customers with motor upgrades. Most are extremely budget conscious especially those that are still using them as daily drivers. Getting folks to do a 2.1L upgrade is often a challenge. I almost never see Diesels. Last 82 Diesel I worked on now sports a 2.1L with automatic and power steering.  To my surprise these OEM style repops work surprisingly well and turn the engines over with "authority". Not that wimpy will it crank over common to so many of the Bosch units.
>
> There are variable that effect starter life. Have no start situation and crank too long there will be some heat damage. Low battery and keep trying some commutator and brush damage. Try to start in gear, near instant burn marks on commutator. Have fuel injection fill cylinders and hydro lock the engine, etc.
>
> All I was pointing out is that if you need a starter in a hurry especially far from home you can get something that will get the job done. Few parts stores are stocking these yet. Amazon Prime you can often get one in a day or 2.
>
> For myself I prefer a starter with a self- supported gear for the manuals  and high reliability for Syncros. Automatics also need a reliable option as you don't have the option to push start.
>
> Dennis
>