FYI, a "physically bigger" starter motor does not always translate to a "stronger" starter. Bosch rate their starters in Killowatt. You have to look up the starter by p/n and its KW rating in order to compare.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 167,870 July 2025
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
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