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?
