starter intercahnge early& late build 944

[KC Steve]

Hi 944 folks
Hope someone has a answer to my question.I have a 84 944 5-speed & needing a starter. Will a late model 85.5 & up starter interchange with the early build 944?
thanks
K.C. Steve

[kfray]

The part number is the same for years 1983 > 1991 PN 951-604-101-00

[John_AZ]

Yes, the PET for early and late is identical 951 604 101 00 or SR39X on a rebuilt.

FYI, Pelican makes it easy to check ...
Pelican Parts Porsche Parts Diagrams and Locator

Another FYI, if going used get a "Remanufactured" starter.

GL
J_AZ

[16vCorey]

They will interchange, but there are two different styles. The newer ones are actually smaller, lighter, and a little more powerful.

Old style (bigger one)
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New Style
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[gacook]

So, my '87 (late model, right?) has an older model starter in it? That seems kinda weird...

[16vCorey]

I don't know when they changed, but my '87 has the newer one and my '84 had the older style on it, until it went out and I replaced it with a newer style reman.

[John_AZ]

Just get the Hi Torque starter!!!!

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[nightheart]

Originally Posted by John_AZ

Just get the Hi Torque starter!!!!

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+1. Price for a new hi torque is comparable to the price for a rebuilt bosch.

[Techno Duck]

They are interchanagble, just be aware the smaller new style starter can cause what is known as starter kickback. The smaller starter puts out a larger EMF and can cause the reference sensor to be falsely triggered. This causes the engine to fire at the wrong time. This is solved by using the late style speed and reference sensor bracket with an EMF shield.

[89-944NA]

Originally Posted by Techno Duck

They are interchanagble, just be aware the smaller new style starter can cause what is known as starter kickback. The smaller starter puts out a larger EMF and can cause the reference sensor to be falsely triggered. This causes the engine to fire at the wrong time. This is solved by using the late style speed and reference sensor bracket with an EMF shield.

+1 on changing the reference sensor bracket

[KC Steve]

Well that answered that
Want to thank everyone for there input to my question. I for sure will go with the late model starter
KC Steve