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WTB: Mk1/2 starter motor

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    VIC WTB: Mk1/2 starter motor

    Looks like the '79 starter gave up the ghost - Has anyone got a lead on a cheap new/rebuilt unit or a spare lying around?

    It's for my daily so I'm looking for something early this week

    Cheers
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    Use a Golf 3 one.
    Easier to find,would generally have less use second hand.

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      Yup, that was my first plan - Apparently they're only $70 at Repco (down from $420) at the moment. Just no stock anywhere.

      I ended up speaking to the guys at Connection Auto Electrics in Nth Melb, they happened to have one refurb'd previously. Got quoted $175 to repair the old one or the same for the one they had.
      Installed in 20 minutes and worked a treat.

      Thanks guys.

      Future note to self or anyone else in the same boat:
      MK3 starters have a shorter pinion which doesn't go into the bushing like the mk1/2 starter does. also, mk3 have a 3rd mounting ear (not required, but doesn't interfere) 020s have the bushing - I'm not sure you'd want to use a mk3 starter without swapping the pinion. (?)

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        Oh golly gosh what have we here ?
        From the top,mk2,mk3 and mk1 starter motors,
        Spot the shaft difference ?
        Oh thats right none.

        Note to myself: Don't bother trying to help anyone out again.

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          Originally posted by Stanton View Post
          Note to myself: Don't bother trying to help anyone out again.
          wow what a ****,
          obviously the starter he got wasnt a mk3 one or something completely different
          <space for rent>

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