"More Torque" Gear Reduction Starter for Bus & Vanagon

More than twice the torque and half the current draw - a great upgrade for your Bus or Vanagon! (Also fits many VW cars as noted.) Original Bosch SR0408X unit remanufactured by an independent specialist.
Part Reference Number
SR0408XOR
Core Deposit: $30.00
Availability: Usually ships in 1-3 working days (sooner if Expedited/Express shipping is chosen)
$139.95

This Bosch SR0408X/0409X starter, remanufactured by an independent specialist, is stock on certain TDI diesel VW cars (as noted below). but can be fit to most Buses and Vanagons if you purchase one of the simple mounting adapters linked below. It draws far less current than your stock starter, but delivers 2-3 times the torque (depending on your original starter), making starting your van easier with less drain on your battery. Unlike conversions that use a specially designed starter, replacements for this starter are easily found since they fit many modern VW cars. (You will not have to buy the adapter again.) Note, please read the details for the appropriate mounting adapter (linked below) to ensure proper fit. Not for Diesel Vanagons.

NOTE: Your old Bus or Vanagon core will be accepted. If you are replacing a stock Bus or Vanagon starter, you will not have the correct core to send back. Generally this means you'd forfeit your core deposit, as the returned core must always be the same model as the starter you bought. But we have made special arrangements so your Bus or Vanagon core will be accepted for a core refund (as long as it is rebuildable). The core return instructions are inside the box.

Fits Vehicles:

  • Beetle (New)
    • 1998-2007View Fit Details
  • Bus (Type 2)
    • 1976-1979View Fit Details
  • Golf
    • 1996-2006View Fit Details
  • Jetta
    • 1996-2007View Fit Details
  • Passat
    • 1993-1997View Fit Details
  • Vanagon
    • Air Cooled: 1980-1983
    • 2.1 Liter: 1986-1991
    • Syncro: 1986-1991
    • 1.9 Liter: 1983-1985
*Dealer Retail Price is Suggested Retail Price (MSRP); actual dealer or retailer prices may vary. Brand is the brand name that we usually ship; however we do reserve the right to substitute brands based on availability. Country (if noted) refers to the country in which the manufacturer is based. The actual country of origin of the part may differ, as many companies now manufacture worldwide. Part Reference Number is provided for cross-reference purposes only, to indicate that our part is a suitable replacement for that part. The actual SKU number on our replacement part may differ. Not all parts on busdepot.com are Volkswagen® products. Core Deposit is refunded upon return of your old, rebuildable part in the box from the new one.