Yes, I still have the Multivan and the starter is still doing great! Latrical
(California Alternator and Starter) has some competition from Bosch now
though - you can but a new SR0425N for $128 from Rock Auto"
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5415429
Many of my adaptor customers go this route. It has slightly less power but
still far more powerful and faster cranking than the original starters. The
TDI version, SR0408X, is only a requirement for diesels, V8s, and other large
or difficult to crank engines.

Karl
westyventures.com

On Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:31:53 -0400, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
wrote:

>Karl Mullendore makes a adaptor for the vanagon allowing the use of a TDI
gear reduction starter.
>
>4 years ago I purchased it and a starter.  Dennis installed it along with
the 2.3 motor and updated transmission.
>
>I’m Stil in early stages with the van but wow, that starter really turns
that motor over with authority.
>
>        I’m considering having a spare starter on hand at home but am also
considering just keeping the starter info in the bus in case I need one on
the road.
>
>The starter I am using is still available from Amazon.  And The adaptor
works great.
>
>So, if I were to be silly and eventually keep a starter here does anyone
have a recommendation for a starter or shall I keep on with this one.
>
>Karl, if you are out there do you still have the multi van you put this in
back in 2017?  If so how is the starter holding up?
>
>Anyway, I have to give this set up a good thumbs up.
>Link to starter
>https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZJ7Z9S
<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZJ7Z9S>
>
>Eric Caron