New Starter Motor advice please (M10, 1983 316)

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Mark3
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New Starter Motor advice please (M10, 1983 316)

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Evening All,

My starter doesn't always engage (sticky bendix??) and i've been advised that replacing it is the best thing to do (over taking apart and re-greasing).

However I am having difficulty finding a new one. Does this fit:

WOSP Starter

It says in the description it is for Ford Duractec engines but demontweeks returns it as a search results when I put my car in.

If it does fit, which type do I need (104, 112 or 114 tooth/6mm offset?) - My car is a 1983 316

Any advice on where else to get a starter would be much appreciated (and not BMW, they want £450 if I give them mine back!!)

Thanks,

Mark


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Re: New Starter Motor advice please (M10, 1983 316)

Post by nuke laars »

You could just have yours refurbished, at least you'll know it's the right one.

http://www.jasm.co.uk/#top
http://www.unitexchange.com/index.php/O ... otors.html

Or just rebuild yours with a kit. Tutorials on youtube.
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1989 Sterling Silber 318i
Mark3
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Re: New Starter Motor advice please (M10, 1983 316)

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Thanks for the links. I will have a look into it.
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Re: New Starter Motor advice please (M10, 1983 316)

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I got starter working perfecly
Mark3
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Re: New Starter Motor advice please (M10, 1983 316)

Post by Mark3 »

Apsinesesxd wrote:I got starter working perfecly
Great thanks. Let me have have a look at that is involved in rebuilding it first then I'll get back to you.

How much do you want for it? What history does it have?

Thanks,

Mark
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