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STC1244 - Starter Motor Drive Assembly

Original price - Original price €50,30
Original price
€50,30
€50,30 - €50,30
Current price €50,30
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Starter Motor Drive Assembly is the pinion and overrunning clutch unit that transmits torque from the starter motor armature to the flywheel ring gear, within the engine starting system.

The drive rides on the helical splines of the armature shaft. When the solenoid throws the engagement lever the pinion slides into mesh with the ring gear; once the engine fires, the one-way roller clutch overruns so the running engine cannot back-drive the armature. A worn drive shows up as a starter that spins without cranking, that fails to engage, or that grinds against the ring gear teeth.

For the 2.5L four-cylinder diesel starter motors - naturally aspirated, turbocharged, 200 TDi and 300 TDi.

Inspect the flywheel ring gear teeth whenever a drive assembly is replaced; a damaged ring gear will quickly destroy a new pinion.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — Starter motor drive assembly. Bosch and Lucas Type M47 2.5L 4 Cyl NA Diesel; 2.5L 4 Cyl Turbo Diesel (V)KA925365 and (V)KA925366; Bosch and Valeo 2.5L I4 200 TDi, 5 Speed Manual Transmission, Less Catalyst; 2.5L I4 300 TDi Turbo Diesel
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 (From FA393361 to WA799999) — Bosch and Lucas 2.5L 200 Tdi (V)LA081991; 2.5 Tdi EGR (Gem) and 2.5L 300 Tdi (V)MA081992
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1992-1994 (From JA610294) — Lucas 2.5L 200 Tdi, 5 Speed Manual Transmission, Less Catalyst; 2.5L TDi
Alternative Codes
STC1244

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starter motor drive assembly for?
The starter motor drive assembly is the pinion gear unit that engages the flywheel to crank the engine. It fits diesel Defender, Discovery 1, and Range Rover Classic starter motors.
Which models and engines does this fit?
This drive assembly fits the Defender 1987 to 2006, Discovery 1 1989 to 1998, and Range Rover Classic 1992 to 1994, on 2.5L 200 Tdi and 300 Tdi diesel engines with Bosch, Lucas, or Valeo starters. Confirm your starter make.
How do I confirm this fits my starter motor?
Several starter designs were used across these Tdi diesels, from Bosch, Lucas, and Valeo. Check the make of your existing starter motor and your engine (200 Tdi or 300 Tdi) before ordering, as the drive must match the starter body.