Is a 1975 Porsche 911 starter motor compatible with my 1970 T3 Auto Squareback

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Is a 1975 Porsche 911 starter motor compatible with my 1970 T3 Auto Squareback

Post by T3Mike » 18th January 2019 - 9:19pm

Just asking as the starters look very similar and could get my Squareback back on the road quicker 😜

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Re: Is a 1975 Porsche 911 starter motor compatible with my 1970 T3 Auto Squareback

Post by jmarkha1 » 18th January 2019 - 10:15pm

They are quite a rare item - I had mine rebuilt. You may also want to look at hi torque starters for performance bugs - they will have similar output required to start an auto -
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Re: Is a 1975 Porsche 911 starter motor compatible with my 1970 T3 Auto Squareback

Post by T3Mike » 19th January 2019 - 10:24am

jmarkha1 wrote:
18th January 2019 - 10:15pm
They are quite a rare item - I had mine rebuilt. You may also want to look at hi torque starters for performance bugs - they will have similar output required to start an auto -
I know it’s seeming very hard to find mate, how much did you pay to have yours rebuilt? What kind of time did it take to have the work done?

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Re: Is a 1975 Porsche 911 starter motor compatible with my 1970 T3 Auto Squareback

Post by jmarkha1 » 19th January 2019 - 3:24pm

Was a while ago - it was around 45.00 ad I painted it afterwards - (I think) the auto starter is rated at .8 hp opposed to .6hp for regular manual gearboxes - its body is longer. If you can find an electrical place locally that rebuilds starter motors, generators and alternators - they should be able to dissemble and source the service parts for you
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Re: Is a 1975 Porsche 911 starter motor compatible with my 1970 T3 Auto Squareback

Post by broady_6 » 19th January 2019 - 3:33pm

Where are you based? I know a place in Lincoln which ive used a time or two before, fair prices and good work. He also deals via the post so you dont need to even visit the place. I had an porsche/vw alternator overhauled there a few years back and it was around £80 including postage.

Brand new item here https://www.vwheritage.com/003911023bbo ... h-vw-spare

Have you tired your local motor factors or eurocarparts?
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Re: Is a 1975 Porsche 911 starter motor compatible with my 1970 T3 Auto Squareback

Post by broady_6 » 19th January 2019 - 3:38pm

GSF part number 901VG0090 and use code GSF60 at the check out to get it for £150 and then get a further £30 refund when you return your old one, so £120 for a brand new item doesnt seen bad
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Re: Is a 1975 Porsche 911 starter motor compatible with my 1970 T3 Auto Squareback

Post by purplepeter » 19th January 2019 - 5:27pm

Theres an auto gearbox on ebay at the mo- supposedly removed from a working car, so might be worth a message to the seller?

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