starter motor

[coullstar]

Anyone know where to get a starter motor other than Audi? Are they shared between other models or 4.2 specific? How hard are they to replace?

[Ian_C]

Did a little bit of research into this when buying mine, looking at common problems. They are not 4.2 specific which is the reason they don't last as long as they would on a 2.0. However, at least this means they aren't insane money. Not easy to fit though! The relay seems to be a common failure, few people have had theirs rebuilt rather than replaced.

[coullstar]

Sounds promising, anybody replaced one soon or know the part number?

[coullstar]

Is this the correct part? - http://www.startermotor-alternator-stor ... -986-c.asp