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Current starter options for 944/85.1 (early) starter models
TLDR: I'd like to replace my starter. Does anyone still stock the large diameter starters?
After getting weaker and weaker and giving me a few push starts, the starter on my 1985.1 944NA has now finally given out. It is a large diameter Bosch starter with the markings 047 911 023A. From what I've read, there have historically between two starter options that fit, an earlier large diameter starter and a later model smaller diameter starter. The later model smaller diameter starters will fit (95160410100), but its increased EMI may cause issues with speed/reference sensors and the replacement bracket to fix this is $125+. In 2012, people were enjoying a third option in Ideola starters, which seems to have gone out of business. However, the current part number seems to return small diameter starters EG, https://www.*******.com/Porsche-parts/944/?year=1985&m=20&e=803&t=6&b=9&d=&v=12&keywords=starter https://www.***************/pn/SR10X? If I want to use the newer smaller diameter starter, the updated sender sleeve is $35 (https://parts.porschelivermore.com/oem-parts/porsche-sender-sleeve-94410132000) and it also needs a new bracket that is more expensive. Does anyone still stock the larger diameter starters at an affordable price? 
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09-02-2020, 09:10 PM
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Did you look for a local rebuilder, maybe it just needs brushes and bearings?
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09-04-2020, 02:43 AM
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How hard is it to swap the brush wiring on a VW Jetta starter so it spins the other way?
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09-04-2020, 03:22 AM
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You should be able to source the retrofit sensor bracket for cheap, to use the newer skinny-body starter,
I've had a ton of them over the years and don't think I sold them any more than $20 or so. |
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09-04-2020, 06:10 AM
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I have a NOS Bosch large diameter starter. It's new, not rebuilt; been on the shelf for many years. Yours for $100. michaelmount123 at geemail.
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09-10-2020, 05:38 AM
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Have 944, will restore
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For comparison, I've had a smaller diameter starter on my 85.2 forb6 years and have had no issues of any kind with it. Its an aftermarket reman parts store unit.
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09-12-2020, 04:47 AM
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