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 acn9479
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| posted on April 7th, 2008 at 08:43 PM |
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Starter motor issues!!
Hi getting towards the pointy end of things with the conversion and found that my starter is not the right one to crank the engine! very frustrating.
Am i right in assuming that you need a 2ltr starter if using a 1600 box?
If so does anyone have one that i can get or a complete 2ltr box with starter cause it seems like the better option with gearing.
Thanks
Andy
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| posted on April 7th, 2008 at 09:13 PM |
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Nah, you only use the 2ltr starter if using the 2ltr gearbox or bellhousing. How come it's not the right one? not engaging, or is it struggling to
turn over? I could turn my E20 N/A engine with the stock 1600 starter, and now that i've got a 2ltr box, the 2ltr starter turns it over as well. Its
not the best, it sounds like it struggles, but I also have a puny battery. I am looking at getting a hi-torque starter to relieve the stress a bit.
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| posted on April 8th, 2008 at 02:02 PM |
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My 2L starter was slowing down when the engine was hot. At dubs by the pub it temporarily didn't turn over fast enough to start. So I just bought a
new (remanufactured) 2L starter from ebay in the US (about AU$215 with shipping) and now it starts perfectly, hot or cold. It starts hot with all the
electrics on (high beam and everything). When I replaced it I noticed the old bush in the bellhousing was a little worn, so I replaced it with the new
one that came with the starter (got the old one old by screwing an M12 tap into it).
I doubt the high torque starters are needed. My V6 is 2.5L with 10:1 compression and the stock 2L unit works just fine.
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| posted on April 8th, 2008 at 09:29 PM |
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I've got a 1600 box with a 2ltr bellhousing which means that i can run the 218mm clutch(the old engine was a 1600) but i didnt know about this little
problem untill i tried to crank it over and no go.
Its good to get confirmation about whats wrong and really its not a big deal. But if you know anyone with a 2ltr starter or even a 2ltr box with
starter point them in my direction please  really want to hear this
thing going!!
Andy
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| posted on April 9th, 2008 at 08:31 AM |
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hey andy
if u are running the 2L bellhousing then yes the starter is different to the starter motor from the 1600 it has a different shaft throw and different
drive gear from the 1600 starter
either talk to volks conversions for a torque starter (think around $400) or buy a good BOSCH starter motor (only buy a BOSCH one for better build
quality etc )
cheers
rhys
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| posted on April 9th, 2008 at 12:19 PM |
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Where abouts are you? You could borrow my old one to try.
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| posted on April 9th, 2008 at 05:19 PM |
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There was one for sale on here a couple of days ago in the 4sale section.
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| posted on April 9th, 2008 at 06:35 PM |
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I'm in townsville which usually means that i'm a bloody long way from anyone!! i sent a message to the guy that had that starter but i'm sort of
leaning towards getting a new one cause if i'm going to spend about 200 on an old one why not get the new one that i never have to worry about?!
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| posted on April 9th, 2008 at 06:48 PM |
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Have you tried Wilson's VW Services down here in Mackay, he's got alot of stuff give him a ring.
Wilson V W Services
Paul N Wilson
40 Main St Bakers Creek (Flat) 4615
(07) 4952 1761
Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
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| posted on April 9th, 2008 at 06:54 PM |
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Go to US ebay and buy this - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250225986587
That is the starter I bought. US$149 + US$47 shipping. Took 7 days to arrive. Works fantastic. Just message the guy first and get him to confirm the
shipping to Townsville, which I guess will be a little more than to Brisbane.
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| posted on April 9th, 2008 at 07:12 PM |
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I have sent that ebay guy a message and i will give the mackay no a call tommorow. but that was going to be the question i was going to ask do i just
ask for a starter for a 091 or just one for a 2ltr box?
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| posted on April 10th, 2008 at 08:07 AM |
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091 and 2L are the same
it aint just cool its aircool'd
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| posted on May 1st, 2008 at 09:17 PM |
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Got the starter motor today and trial fitted it to the engine and for the first time since i have had the engine it has cranked over!!!! So now i have
to get all the little connections and blankings done so i can put the engine in and try and get it started for proper. Thanks for all the help in
getting the starter.
Andy
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| posted on May 1st, 2008 at 10:52 PM |
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Cool. So where did you buy the starter from in the end (and what type did you get)?
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| posted on May 1st, 2008 at 11:04 PM |
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So your from Townsville? Good to see another local VW person. Would be good to meet up sometime as we are currently trying to get a local VW cruze
going. Maybe a club???
What my garage isn't messy........Well chaos is a form of order isn't it?
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| posted on May 3rd, 2008 at 10:03 AM |
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I ended up getting one from that ebay seller that wes put me on to, Didnt get here as quick as Baja Wes's one but didnt make much difference cause i
have been working.
Its a re-co one but for the price and it comes with limited warranty, not sure how i'd go trying to claim it but it's there.
Going to get a new clutch cable and acc cable in before the engine goes in to make things easier
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| posted on May 3rd, 2008 at 12:05 PM |
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mmmm
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posted by acn9479
I've got a 1600 box with a 2ltr bellhousing which means that i can run the 218mm clutch(the old engine was a 1600) but i didnt know about this little
problem untill i tried to crank it over and no go.
Its good to get confirmation about whats wrong and really its not a big deal. But if you know anyone with a 2ltr starter or even a 2ltr box with
starter point them in my direction please really want to hear this
thing going!!
Andy
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Great to hear your engine is cranking ... just so there is no confussion here.
What gearbox you are running has nothing to do with what starter motor you need to use, that is goverened by the bell housing on the Type 2
transmissions.
Now there are only 2 options. 2L bell housing or not a 2L bell housing (as far as starter motors go).
If you are running a 2L bellhousing then you should be running a 228mm clutch and 2 L starter motor.
If you are running a 218 mm clutch I have no idea what you have.
The usual options in the Type 2 bellhousings are 200, 210, 215 and 228. 200 are not the norm and the 215 and the 228 are the more common with the 210
being normally the 1700 option.
If you are running a 228 then you need the 2L starter.
I have also heard around the traps that within the next few weeks there will be a new product on the market which will allow you to use a Factory
Subaru Starter motor on the VW Bellhousing .. say ggod bye to starter issues forever.
Oh if any of this info is wrong please let me know, you never stop learning .
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| posted on May 3rd, 2008 at 08:45 PM |
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sorry about the confusion on the set-up. Its a 1600 box with a 2L bellhousing and now a 2L stater.
When i got the adaptor and flywheel there was a little mix up with COR about the gearbox size(they thought it was a 2L box) so thats why I've got the
bigger flywheel. But it seems like everything is sorted,...untill the next thing anyway
I'll have to do a thread in the members rides cause hopefully i will have something meaning full to put there in the next couple of weeks.
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| posted on July 21st, 2008 at 10:38 AM |
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Saw these on a few cars at the Dyno Day on Saturday.
http://www.crankykits.com.au/
An adaptor for a subaru starter to VW bellhousing.
Starters were on 4 cars!
Daves Buggy - Fresh Type 1 2442cc
Andrews Baja Kombi - Subaru Flat 6 3.3 L
Geko Ute - EJ22
Pauls T3 - EJ25
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| posted on August 23rd, 2008 at 02:42 AM |
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what adaptor plate and flywheel are you running.
matt
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| posted on August 25th, 2008 at 09:55 PM |
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Got the Custom off road adaptor and the matching flywheel, and it fits pretty good fit. but if you do get it make sure you let them know what gearbox
you are running so you can get the right size flywheel.
Andrew
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| posted on August 26th, 2008 at 09:32 AM |
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Hi
Ive always used semi auto starters in my bug when it was running a 10.5:1 wasserboxer.
The semi auto starter is a slightly higher power rating than a manual starter, .8 hp compered to .7 hp.
The semi auto starter is also self supporting so it doesn't need the bush in the bell housing.
Steve
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| posted on August 26th, 2008 at 08:38 PM |
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just from my limited experience that I'vehad now i can say that the 2L starter from the VW will crank the suby motor no worries at all, but if you
have to buy the stuff first up it might work out the same pric but with the more power.
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