Mystery Starter is this a BMW starter ?

[fredhamm]

Starter was in 2002 BMW parts box, maybe a later model starter 318i 325i, no markings no stamping only one ink stamp looks like  "OCT", no Make Model Number no Serial number nothing, did not disassemble because it operates when power is applied. Can this starter be used operate a 2002 engine on a engine stand to check oil pressure.

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Edited July 23 by fredhamm

[Dudeland]

There are quite a few threads on these things (including one about 3 weeks ago); you need to check there first. Also, post JPG pictures, as the HEIC from your iPhone doesn't play nice with the webpage. 

 

 

 

[visionaut]

I’m gonna say it’s not like any 02 starter I’ve seen. Looks to be a full-size body, not the smaller SR440/441.  The original Bosch full-size starter is approx 10 1/4” in length, not as short as this.

 

It might fit M10 if it turns CW, has a 9-Tooth Pinion and 104mm center-to-center mounting holes…

 

[visionaut]

How to upload compatible format photos to FAQ from iPhone:

 

https://www.bmw2002faq.com/forums/topic/337257-anyone-have-the-molds-to-restore-a-rubber-stock-wheel/?do=findComment&comment=1672013

[fredhamm]

Photos updated.

Also thanks for dimensions, checked starter it has 8 tooth and 109mm center to center mount, so not compatible, appreciate the reply information provided. Thanks i will use that info to try and identify the starter.

 

[TobyB]

yah, the snoot's too short.

 

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[tzei]

Bosch number might tell ya story.

[2002iii]

Looks like mercedes to me.

[fredhamm]

Absolutely no number anywhere just ink stamp i will check MBZ

[2002iii]

18 minutes ago, fredhamm said:

Absolutely no number anywhere just ink stamp i will check MBZ

Google images led me Here.

Edited July 24 by 2002iii

[tzei]

Clean black middle section well. There should be something die stamped.