BBB Industries 16362 Starter

BMW Reman Starter 16362

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 16362 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for direct-drive applications with a clockwise rotation and an attached solenoid. It uses a closed nose cone, includes the starter drive, and is engineered to match Bosch OE specifications for the listed BMW applications.

Key Features

• Direct drive starter design for OE-style starting performance
• 12V electrical system with clockwise rotation
• Closed nose cone construction
• 9-tooth pinion gear
• 0.8-1.0 kW power rating
• Solenoid attached and starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Bosch
• BBB Industries REMAN STARTER line for remanufactured electrical components

Detailed Product Overview

This BBB Industries starter, part number 16362, is built for BMW 320i, 528i, and 530i applications listed below. The reman starter follows Bosch OE design cues, including direct drive operation, a closed nose cone, and a 9-tooth pinion, making it a practical replacement for vehicles that need a 12-volt clockwise starter assembly. The REMAN STARTER product line focuses on remanufactured starting components for common electrical replacement needs, and this unit is identified by part number 16362 for accurate ordering and catalog matching.

This part cross-references Bosch-style OE applications such as 0-001-208-032 and 0-001-311-016 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1977-1979 BMW 320i, N/A
• Fits 1979 BMW 528i, N/A
• Fits 1975-1978 BMW 530i, N/A

Common Replacement Reasons

• Engine cranks slowly or inconsistently
• Starter clicks but does not engage
• No-crank condition during ignition start
• Worn pinion, solenoid, or internal starter drive components
• Replacement for a Bosch OE-style starter on BMW 320i, 528i, or 530i models

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s starter configuration, electrical connections, and mounting style before installation. This unit does not list mounting bolts or shims as included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as required by the vehicle. Confirm the 12V system, clockwise rotation, and 9-tooth pinion match the original starter before final fitment on BMW 320i, 528i, and 530i applications.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured starters are cataloged to OE-style specifications and application data for accurate replacement selection. Part number 16362 is listed for the BMW applications shown above and is referenced against Bosch OE numbering for catalog consistency.