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• 1.6 IDI starters by dieseldunebuggy on 22 May, 2008 19:42
• I've heard that TDI starters will fit on the 1.6l idi's. Is this true? Also, I've been told that they turn over faster for better starting. If they will fit, do you think it would be worth putting one on for better starting?
• #1 by jtanguay on 23 May, 2008 04:36
• the new starters are geared down i believe.  that way they deliver good speed with loads of torque.  can't hurt to have a beefier starter
• #2 by burn_your_money on 23 May, 2008 17:29
• Yes, the mk2 starters that are smaller then the old ones have a 4:1 planetary gear reduction. I'd imagine the later models also have this although I have not taken one apart
• #3 by RabbitJockey on 23 May, 2008 19:21
• i have a mk2 starter on my mk1, i like it alot better.  i dunno if a tdi starter will work on a mk2/1 tho
• #4 by theman53 on 24 May, 2008 06:54
• I too would like to know what fits what. If an mk2 will go on mk1 or if the TDI will go on either of these. Great idea.