Will Early E21 M10 Starter fit a 1973 M10 02

[tomscat1]

The starter is bad on my 1973 '02 project.

I have a 1978 320i parts car, 2.0L with a bad bottom end. I tried to check the parts numbers for the two starters, but according to realoem, my '02 VIN is for an E30.

Anyone know if I can use that E21 starter on the 1973 '02?

Thanks in advance.

[c.d.iesel]

yes

[TobyB]

and yes.

Bolt in.

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[tomscat1]

yes

Thanks, c.d. and Toby. I kinda figured it must.

I took my old one to the auto electric shop today. I think the solenoid is OK, but the motor is the problem.

I will pull the E21 starter---- on a warmer day than today!--- and either swap it into the '02 if the old one can't be saved, or keep it as a spare. It is 14 degrees as we speak.

Here is the project, just getting started:

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/p/1973-2002-project-journal.html