does an early 325i starter (bigone) fit a later 325i engine?
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Starter motor question - see pic
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nasir325ic
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nasir325ic
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plus how do you test a starter before installation
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smithy318i
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you are the best to work out if it will fit. You have both motors, so all you need to do is measure the mounting surface and bolt holes.
as for testing. conect it to 12 volts and see if it works (but be carefull, the force of starting the motor if its not bolted down may cause it to jump about )
best to stand on the motor when testing it. (or put it in a vice)
as for testing. conect it to 12 volts and see if it works (but be carefull, the force of starting the motor if its not bolted down may cause it to jump about )
best to stand on the motor when testing it. (or put it in a vice)
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Brianmoooore
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Also number/diameter/pitch of pinion teeth to take into account.
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jonbuoy
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This should fit, the only main difference between the early and late engine is the compression ration!
It does'nt take long to swap it over, get stuck in!!
It does'nt take long to swap it over, get stuck in!!
