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I'm looking to replace my starter and it appears that there are two different designs for the starters: A long shaft design and a snub-nose design.
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I'm looking to replace my starter and it appears that there are two different designs for the starters: A long shaft design and a snub-nose design.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'm looking to replace my starter and it appears that there are two different designs for the starters: A long shaft design and a snub-nose design. Are these different design interchangeable or are they unique per application that I wasn't able to determine? Both design are shown to be applicable to my 2003 4S at various sites. Which one is preferable? Long Shaft Bosch SR0451N: 99660410700 Snub-Nose Bosch SR0808N: 99660410300

POST 2Original post

996-604-107-00 is for Mezger engines (Turbo, GT3, and GT2). 996-604-103-00 is for all M96/97 engines including your 4S.

POST 3Original post

Quotes source post: 18417554

What he said. And, get a brand new Bosch starter, not a re-manned starter. You can get one on Amazon.

POST 4Original post

Quotes source post: 18417567

Bought mine new off Amazon a couple years ago for about $120. Looks like they're currently out of stock there, and quite a bit more expensive elsewhere.

POST 5Original post

Quotes source post: 18417567

Whats wrong with the refurbished? Sadly I had no choice as mine was finished and wanted a new unit but it was B/O. My only comfort is FCP Euro�s lifetime warranty.

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