Even more confidence building.

I may have a recording of my old starter.  It worked fine and is in my spare parts box.  But If I can put the recording of the new starter with it I’ll do a link to share.  

My wife thinks I’m crazy, but when we head out, her driving of course, I often ask to start the van.  

That starter sounds so good.  

And, the Dennis built GW 2.3 fires up and runs very sweet.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 
2.3 

> On Apr 26, 2021, at 10:19 AM, Brent Weide <brent.weide@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I’m a devotee of Karl’s adapter as well. 
> With a Subaru EJ25 engine my 91 Multivan was an iffy start until I installed the adapter and a tdi starter. 
> I did a write up as well. 
> www.weidefamily.net/vanagon 
> Go to Suby Engine-3 > Stronger Starter
> 
> Best,
> Brent
> 
> 
>> On Apr 23, 2021, at 11:23 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> 
>>  Right....minor roundtail file (was 3/4") on SR0408X starter motor flange to provide proper clearance for attachment with this bracket.  Took me 15 minutes.  Soft aluminum.  And I didn't even have a vise on my workbench to help with this modification.  Obviously, super happy, and strongly endorsed.  Hey...your Vanagon needs to start each and every time, no compromises.
>> 
>>   On Friday, April 23, 2021, 9:57:55 AM PDT, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:  
>> 
>> And Karl, if your starter plate adapters were double the price, I'd still be a customer.  They are that good.
>> 
>>    On Friday, April 23, 2021, 9:14:59 AM PDT, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: 
>> 
>>  All I know is----Your adapter plate and the SR0408X starter motor has been 200% reliable over the last 4 years.  On a Subie EJ22 motor, manual tranny.  Nary a wimper.  Ugh....that IDI Hi-Torque starter motor was a nightmare.  Bump-start every morning from Missouri to San Diego, and a few times throughout the day too.  Some Hillbillys at some gas station in the middle of nowhere...they pushed my Vanagon.....super friendly and helpful guys...and they gave me a thumbs up and I gave them a "mweep-mweep" from my horn as I drove off.
>> 
>>    On Thursday, April 22, 2021, 9:23:47 PM PDT, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote:  
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 
>>