I've been running one of Karl's adapters and a TDi starter on the WBX
for 6 or 7 years now.�  It always spins-up instantly; much better than
the original starter.� �  It also allows me to maintain a common spare
stater for multiple vehicles :-)

Karl Mullendore wrote on 2021.04.23 01:23:
> 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