When replacing the starter on a Mini that was built before the change to pre-engaged starters in 1984/5 it's vital to obtain the right parts.
The inertia starter needs to have the correct 9 tooth pinion. This is rarer than the 10 tooth type used on other British Leyland cars such as the Sprite, Spitfire and Mini Metro; these often get fitted to Minis as they're cheaper, but doing so can ruin the ring gear or the bendix teeth.
It is also important to obtain the right solenoid. Early Minis had the type with a push button, which was useful for turning the engine whilst adjusting the tappets.
Mini Spares can now supply the correct 9 tooth GXE4404 starter at £78.76 inc VAT and the original type BMK1727 solenoid with push button starter at £17.28 incl. VAT.
The starter is sold on an outright basis so customers can retain their original starter to rebuild at some stage; the donor units are becoming very rare as they have not been fitted to production cars for over 20 years.
For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
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