617 starter in a 616

[gatorblue92]

Has anyone ever replaced the starter in a OM616 with the starter from a OM617A? I remember someone talking about it a number of years ago but I cant seem to find the thread now. I almost got stranded at work last night because I decided to drive the 240D to work and was there till 8 and it was much colder than I was expecting so I had issues getting the car started. Most of the issues are due to me not preforming a valve adjustment last summer when I should have but the starter began making noises like the bendix was failing right when I finally got it going. I am already planning on a valve adjustment before I drive it again since it is way overdue and thinking about finally taking the plunge and upgrading to the pencil glow plugs. I never had these issues living in the south so now I know how all you northerners feel with your winter starting issues

Long story short would installing a turbo starter in the NA motor help with starting since they are more powerful?