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Originally Posted by omodos
Hello all again, gonna take the plunge and get the starter replaced , but for the life of me (and I have not to asked mechanic to remove it yet as still works) I can't figure out if it has 11 teeth or 9, real oem just doesn't mention it.
Onlilne site I found with prices that are acceptable lists 26 different matching brands for BMW oem 12417788680 (that is made by denso on my model x5)
BUT none of them can tell me if I need a 11 teeth starter or 9....anybody have a clue at all much appreciated, buying from a local retailer is nearly twice the price I can get it onlilne from germany of all places......any any tips much appreciated. here is the link showing types
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-sea...rd=12417788680 |
Answering my own query here now...have it on good authority the teeth are 11 and some compatible starters are in image attached codes in yellow are stamped on my starter---item i was looking at is a remy