No such animal.  Only Reman/Rebuilt, even from VW or Bosch.  The only new
starters available from Bosch at the moment are SR15N - for Bug M/T to 79,
Bus M/T to 75, Type 3 All.

I once took the original Bosch long number off of my Vanagon starter and
searched to Bosch North American Price Data Fiche I have to see what what it
sold new for.  Good thing I was sitting down, 'cause it was almost six times
the price of a Bosch Reman.

Go with a Bosch Remanufactured starter.  I've never had a problem with those
in say 30+ years or so.  Perhaps I am lucky, 'cause nothing's perfect.
Independently reman starters are another story though.
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 6/15/07, Rick Koller <rkoller@helix.nih.gov> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> I need to replace the leaking front main seal in my Syncro. And since
> this involves removing the tranny, I thought it would be a good idea
> to replace the 17 year old starter with a new one. However, try as I
> might, I have not located a new starter among the venders, only
> remanufactured ones. Experience has taught me that using reman's can
> be disappointing. Does anyone know of a source for a new Bosch
> starter motor for our vehicles? Venders can you help me? Thanks.
> Rick Koller
> '90 syncro westie