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phoning around for a starter motor - which one?

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Old 21-06-2006, 02:57 PM
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Basically for my s2, whats the best make/model/engine size to ask for a starter for?

been told 1.8 diesel?

But which make/model?

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1.8 diesel is bollocks. They are huge and and are even nearer to the manifold. RST is low compression, so is easy to turn over. If ur getting a recon one, go for the smallest body one - u dont need power. Or if going to ford, just ask for the RST one - new design is much better.
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