Hi, I have a mk2 golf 1.8 8v GTI 1990 PB engine code, stock. How do I know which starter to get? I tried using etka, but struggled to understand it. Any help much appreciated. I guess a bosch model is the right one. Cheers Joe
This is the one for you Joe - VWH have one Starter Motor for 1.8 including 16V GTI: 055911023M | Heritage Parts Centre UK Edit: There are cheaper alternatives showing on autodoc.co.uk but I am always very wary of these. The VWH unit above is Hella who are also an OEM supplier as well as Bosch - they are the only two brands that I would use for something like this.
They (VWH) don't mention an exchange for your old one - give them a buzz and ask them to be sure, if they have such a program, normally what happens is you pay the full price first and then when they receive your old unit you are refunded 30/40/50 quid back on your credit/debit card.
Cheers, I did give them a buzz - only open to 1pm apparently, so I popped them an email. Thanks for advice.
If you want Hella, there is one on ebay. I expect it's from what they call their "value" range. ...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HELLA-CS...960522&hash=item25fe7f1108:g:yWsAAOSw8w1X5UUb and...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Genu...g:txoAAOSwAaJaFJIA&LH_ItemCondition=1000|2500 Or a Lucas one from Carparts4less 402441271. Code EGG20 gives you 20% off this price, but you need to return the old one.......https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/starter-motor Mind you, the Lucas name seems to have been sold multiple times over the years since it's King of Darkness days. Whether that's a good thing or not, I don't know!
Hella is non-exchange. How good is that! Went with VWH - Hella beast- they were in my opinion good value this time (they aren't always)
Just seen the ebay link - could have saved quite a bit! I hate shopping online for parts - it gets confusing...
It's not an original on the car - it's a bosch replacement that did 95k miles Works fine, but just slow to engage, kinda pauses, then spins. Plus a little surface rust
If you didn' t want OEM you could have gone for a MK4 without needing to mess about replacing the bellhousing bush. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T177-STARTER-MOTOR-VW-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-MK4-1-4-1-6-1-8-2-0-1997-2014/143016510116?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 Great price and brilliant service too.
Not sure what you mean? I read a previous post on here which steered me to getting the MK4 starter. Sounds modern too. https://clubgti.com/forums/index.php?threads/mk2-golf-16v-starter-motor.285745/#post-2490181 I actually rang the supplier and he asked me about the number of connections I had then gave me the ebay number to order online. It arrived the next day looking just like the pic on ebay. Well impressed.
Just pop in your new Hella one and you should be good to go - never mind about the Mk4 option but what I would consider is getting your old one checked/repaired so you have a spare or one to sell on.
Is there a FAQ on fitting a starter on this website? Would it be prudent to fit a new front engine mount.
Do you suspect that you have an engine mount issue, is there any indication that the mount is giving you trouble? If yes then by all means but if not leave as is. This can become a very slippery (and expensive) slope in my opinion. I’m not sure about the FAQ but do a search and they’re may be something there but as far as I can recall it’s pretty straightforward
