In don't have an answer for you but I can tell you
there are some universal starters.   The type 3
starter does not require a bearing at the end of
the drive gear shaft.  Its hard to believe but
this thing has this big thick shaft that throughs
out and stars lots of VW's.  You can use it in
a bus, a bug, and several other Vw's.  If you want
a universal starter, this would be the one to try.
I would like to see if anyone can come up with
a good asnwers  to what fits  what here...
                                            Eric

Shawn Wright wrote:

> 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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