Hi I am on my 4th starter motor in 7 years! I have a 1800 type 4 bell housing and flywheel and I cant workout if it is an early or late motor. Also What makes do people recommend? Prices seam to run from £49.00 to £300+ The last one was just what GSF had in stock when I was on holiday and was about £79.
But if you’ve had 4 starter motors in 7 years they’re not old. A refurbished Bosch should last many years but if you want to buy new, Powerlite starter motors are good – not cheap, but you won’t need to buy so many. https://www.powerlite-units.com/starters/rac808.html
https://www.ccw-tools.com/Automotiv...ear-Starter-Motor__p-5435-599-3458-35651.aspx https://www.ccw-tools.com/Automotiv...ear-Starter-Motor__p-5435-599-3458-39937.aspx pretty sure I have the bug one on my Type 4
PowerLite tell me that their RAC423 fits the VW T2. £209.53 from MotorSport-Tools.com https://www.motorsport-tools.com/powerlite-vw-transporter-high-torque-starter-motor.html
This could be partly down to poor ground straps - as the voltage drops the motor slows and tends to draw more current, resulting in more strain on brushes and contacts in the starter. Like compressors that blow fuses on extension leads but dont when plugged in directly to the ring main...