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Subject:Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
From:Eric Caron
Date:Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:53:41 -0500

Yes,

        This is one of the main reasons I chose to use Karl’s adaptor and he was good enough to send me a link to a matching starter.  So a very reasonable price and potentially less hassle if it fails. 

This is exactly why I count on this list!

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 

> On Jan 27, 2020, at 9:43 AM, Robert Clemmer <n51219@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> I have a 91 2.1 automatic and after 25 years and 300K miles the starter would occasionally take a break and need gentle taps with a hammer to persuade it to work.  I elected to go with a new gear driven starter from VC.  It is working flawlessly.  
> 
> However, if I were to do it again, I'd go with an adaptor and the high torque diesel starter simply because it is available nearly everywhere.  If my automatic starter decides to take a break in Hellpeckersville, USA you are simply SOL with an automatic.  
> 
> Bob C
> 
> 
> 
>> I’m using Karls starter adaptor with the starter he recommended but the GW starter might be a better choice for someone else.
> 
> FWIW, and anyone else who probably never heard what spawned the original prototype 'MoreTorque' starter adaptor: Three failed GW / IMI 'HiTorque' starters in 50,000 miles on a customers van. YMMV.
> 12 years later and 1300 adaptors sold. :8