SR-19X Rebuilt Starter Motor - VW Vanagon Manual Transmission

Rebuilt Starter Motor – SR-19X

Ensure your engine fires up reliably every time with the SR-19X Starter. It is specifically engineered for Volkswagen Vanagons equipped with a manual transmission.

The SR-19X features a 0.8kW power rating and a precision-cut 9-tooth pinion gear. The closed-nose design protects the internal drive mechanism from clutch dust and debris within the bellhousing. A "plug and play" solution for both stock 1.9L and 2.1L engines.

Detailed Vehicle Compatibility

This starter is a direct fit for Volkswagen Vanagons with a manual transmission (Air-cooled, Diesel, and Wasserboxer) continuously across these years:

VW Vanagon:

• 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Product Highlights & Features

• Compact Permanent Magnet Design: Smaller and lighter than the original starter, allowing for easier installation in the tight Vanagon engine bay.

• Direct Fitment: Designed to match the factory mounting holes and wiring connections of the 025-911-023 series starters.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: SR-19X

• Voltage: 12V

• Power Rating: 0.8 kW

• Tooth Quantity: 9

• Nose Cone Type: Closed Nose

• Condition: Rebuilt

Installation & Maintenance Tips

• Bushing Inspection: Before installing the new starter, inspect the starter pilot bushing located inside the transmission bellhousing. A worn or egg-shaped bushing will cause the starter shaft to bind, leading to slow cranking and premature gear wear.

• Bolt Orientation: When installing, the long mounting bolt should be inserted from the engine side of the flange. It is often easier to have a second person hold the starter in place while the bolts are initially threaded.

• Electrical Contact: Use a wire brush or sandpaper to clean the mounting surface on the transmission and the battery cable ring terminals. Good metal-to-metal contact is essential for the high-amperage draw of the starter.

• Solenoid Wiring: Ensure the small "trigger" wire (terminal 50) is pushed firmly onto the solenoid tab. A loose connection here is a common cause of intermittent "click-no-start" issues.