BBB Industries 16300 Starter

Reman Starter for Volkswagen and Porsche

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 16300 is a 12-volt direct drive starter built for select Volkswagen Vanagon, Volkswagen Beetle, and Porsche 911 applications. It features an attached solenoid, a starter drive included, and a counterclockwise rotation design for OE-style replacement needs.

Key Features

• 12V remanufactured starter for electrical starting systems
• Direct drive design with 0.8 power rating
• Counterclockwise rotation
• 9-tooth pinion
• Open nose cone type
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Bosch

Product Details

BBB Industries 16300 is part of the REMAN STARTER line, a product line focused on remanufactured starting components for vehicle-specific electrical repair. This starter is built to match the OE Bosch application profile and is listed for 1965-1971 Porsche 911, 1967-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon, and 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon to mid-1981. The BBB Industries 16300 is a direct-fit starting component for classic air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche platforms where correct rotation, pinion tooth count, and solenoid configuration matter.

This part cross-references Bosch 0-001-212-002 and 0-001-212-003 for the same application.

Common Starting Issues It Can Address

• No-crank condition when the starter no longer engages
• Slow or weak engine cranking
• Starter drive engagement problems
• Electrical starting failure caused by worn internal starter components
• Intermittent starting on classic Volkswagen Beetle, Vanagon, and Porsche 911 applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including 12-volt system compatibility, counterclockwise rotation, and 9-pinion-tooth setup. This starter does not include mounting bolts or shims, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed for the application. Confirm clearance at the open nose cone and inspect the battery, cables, and ground connections before replacing the starter.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured starters are built for OE-style replacement use and are matched to Bosch-based applications for proper fit and function.