Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:36:49 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Starter review 4 years later
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Hi Richard and Karl,
Very confidence building info.
Sounds like I have two good options for a back up starter.
Though tempted to keep one in my shop I’ll probably for now just keep the info in my travel Bentley.
If a coupon or Black Friday deal happens though I’ll be very tempted.
I expect the lower power one is just fine. The one I use now feels almost a bit over powered for the job. But, it does create confidence.
I almost wonder if the super powered version could do some harm. But the starting sound is impressive.
Thanks Karl for such a good product and for the starter recommendations and links.
Eric Caron
85 GL Auto
> On Apr 23, 2021, at 12:12 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
>
> All I know is----Your adapter plate and the SR0408X starter motor has been 200% reliable over the last 4 years. On a Subie EJ22 motor, manual tranny. Nary a wimper. Ugh....that IDI Hi-Torque starter motor was a nightmare. Bump-start every morning from Missouri to San Diego, and a few times throughout the day too. Some Hillbillys at some gas station in the middle of nowhere...they pushed my Vanagon.....super friendly and helpful guys...and they gave me a thumbs up and I gave them a "mweep-mweep" from my horn as I drove off.
>
> On Thursday, April 22, 2021, 9:23:47 PM PDT, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote:
>
> Yes, I still have the Multivan and the starter is still doing great! Latrical
> (California Alternator and Starter) has some competition from Bosch now
> though - you can but a new SR0425N for $128 from Rock Auto"
> https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5415429
> Many of my adaptor customers go this route. It has slightly less power but
> still far more powerful and faster cranking than the original starters. The
> TDI version, SR0408X, is only a requirement for diesels, V8s, and other large
> or difficult to crank engines.
>
> Karl
> westyventures.com
>
> On Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:31:53 -0400, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> wrote:
>
>> Karl Mullendore makes a adaptor for the vanagon allowing the use of a TDI
> gear reduction starter.
>>
>> 4 years ago I purchased it and a starter. Dennis installed it along with
> the 2.3 motor and updated transmission.
>>
>> I’m Stil in early stages with the van but wow, that starter really turns
> that motor over with authority.
>>
>> I’m considering having a spare starter on hand at home but am also
> considering just keeping the starter info in the bus in case I need one on
> the road.
>>
>> The starter I am using is still available from Amazon. And The adaptor
> works great.
>>
>> So, if I were to be silly and eventually keep a starter here does anyone
> have a recommendation for a starter or shall I keep on with this one.
>>
>> Karl, if you are out there do you still have the multi van you put this in
> back in 2017? If so how is the starter holding up?
>>
>> Anyway, I have to give this set up a good thumbs up.
>> Link to starter
>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZJ7Z9S
> <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZJ7Z9S>
>>
>> Eric Caron
>
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