Project Update :)

[mr.utility at highstream.net (David Utley)]

On a Scirocco, yes.  Any other car, no...  Don't ask me, 'cuz I don't 
know...  :-)
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Regards,
David Utley
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Quoting Dan Bubb <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>:

> Funny that ETKA lists the same starter motor for JH and PL.
> Dan
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Sandor" <sandor@vwot.org>
> To: <adrian.culda@sympatico.ca>
> Cc: <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:52 AM
> Subject: Re: Project Update :)
> 
> 
> > well I kinda went through this myself...I just finished swapping the 1.7L
> > 8V in my 83 jetta with a 2.0L 16V from a 92 GTI...the starter from my 8v
> > looked better and had a sticker on it stating that it was a recent Bosch
> > rebuild so I decided to run the 8v starter...bad move...after the first
> > cold day at work in the the parking lot I went to start it and even with a
> > boost it would not start...starter, even with lots of juice just couldn't
> > turn it fast enough...a healthy 16V with good compression and some thick
> > oil.
> > So I swapped the starter out in the parking lot during the last snow storm
> > and put the old used 16V one in...no problems...starts the first time
> > everytime.
> > I would highly reccomend you use either a 16V starter or a Diesel one.
> > 
> > cheers
> > sandor
> > 
> > 
> > > Guess what guys????
> > > The 2.0 16V is in!!!
> > > WHOOHOOOOO!
> > > In 3hrs I bolted the tranny up, scrubbed down the engine bay, cleaned up
> > > the wiring, dropped the motor in, bolted the mounts, put in the starter
> > > (got a question about this one) and took a few measurements for the
> > > header that I'm building. The rear mount look quite crappy but oh well
> > > :) I will get one before I get her on the road :)
> > > Now how many of you used the 8V starter on a 16V motor??? Is there
> > > enough juice for the 8V starter to knock the 16V over?
> > >
> > > TIA
> > > PS
> > > Will post pictures of the before and after :)
> > >
> > > Adrian C.
> > > Project Scirocco R2.oT - "The Turbocharged 16Valves of Fire Breathing
> > > Fury"
> > > ( 2.0L 16V T66 )
> > >
> > >
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