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Subject:Starter differences - diesel vs gas?
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Thu, 19 Aug 2004 07:47:10 -0700

I am now faced with the need to replace the starter on my '88 Westy, but only
plan on driving it with the current 2.1L WBX for another few months before
beginning a swap to a diesel engine. I plan on using the stock 50 deg
mounting and bellhousing setup, and stock diesel flywheel.
So... what are the differences between a stock gas vs diesel starter? Can I
buy a diesel replacement starter, and use it for a few months with my WBX?
What about the aftermarket hi-torque starters shown on E-Bay? They claim to
work on both gas & diesel, and syncro & 2WD vans.
Any enlightenment would be appreciated here...

Thanks.--
Shawn Wright
http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright
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