New Stater Motor. What Engine Is This?

[iPlod999 143 1 Cars]

Hello people.

 

I understand that the engine in my 1.9 is not the original engine.

 

I need to buy a new starter motor. I usually use GSF and they use my VRM to find the part required.

 

I'm just a bit concerned that the starter could be the wrong one?

 

If any one is able to help with the part number that would be great.

 

Regards.

 

[Anthony 1,000]

The engine appears to be a standard 1.9 8v from what I can tell.

 

Either way, it's not too important, as the starter motors are almost all interchangeable on XU's.

 

I would personally suggest getting a starter from a later model car, such as a 306 1.8/2.0 16v, as then you're pretty much guaranteed a later "slimline" starter motor rather than the bulky and typically less reliable starters that the early cars like 205's had. You might get a slimline one regardless these days, but ordering for a late model car should make sure.

 

The only change you'll likely need to make on the later starters is swapping the spade terminal on the starter solenoid wire for a ring terminal, as this changed in the early 90's.

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

If using GSF be careful and ask them if they get you a large body one they can have it back, 99% of the time bench tested these are OK so just get painted up and sent out again,

If you ask for a S16 one thou you will only get a slimline one

[ade 4wd 11]

Some air con parts in that engine bay. Very rare on a 205.

[iPlod999 143 1 Cars]

Thanks Anthony and Miles. Ordered the stater motor this morning.

 

Ade. There are a few of the air con bits still inside. This car was on of the few models which were for export to Japan. Lat 3 of the VRM is BKV.

 

Thanks again all. Just the smal part to see I can fit the new starter. I am NO mechanic!!

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

You should have a big hole under the jack for the dryer