Thank you for this.
When I called the busdepot line the lady I asked the same question to
said that based on my vin and chassis # that it was actually the newer
model 81, which didn't initially make sense to me, hence my post to the
list.

I have now ordered the SR87X for my *early* 81 model chassis (which bus
depot lists as SR87XOR for some reason.)

My starter still technically works, it just gets a little fussy about
when it wants to start or not.
(if I start it a few times a day, no problem, but sitting for even one
day it isn't happy about.)

thanks again,
chris.

Old Volks Home wrote:
> I've answered this question so many times I can just about do it from
> memory:
>
> Vanagon Manual Transmission, 1981 Air Cooled
>
> Bosch SR87X (091 911 023)
> To Vin 25-B-093610
>
> Bosch SR19X (091 911 023 A)
> Vin 25-B-093610 to 25-B-152582
>
> Bosch SR401X (025 911 023 A)
> Vin 25-B-152583 onwards
>
> The SR19X and SR401X are interchangeable as per Bosch & VW Factory Parts
> Bulletins (the 401 replaced the 19)
>
> Based on your Vin, yours is an EARLY 81 Vanagon for starter purposes.  A
> replacement engine does not factor into this.
>
> I think I'm gonna whip up a PDF for Air Cooled Vanagon Applications and
> upload to my website, hopefully to reduce the confusion (part of my
> on-going
> Bosch data cross-referencing project).
>
> Biggest differences are the "throw" of the starter gear and solenoid
> differences.  The solenoid on the SR401X is not replaceable separately -
> starter with solenoid must be purchased.
> --
> Jim Thompson
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
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Chris
'81 (AC) Vanagon Westfalia 'Rocky'
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