I am replacing the starter in my 82 E21, the new starter is about 1/4" longer than the original, as such the bracket that attaches the starter to the block will not fit. Am I going to be in trouble if I leave that out?

As long as the bolts holding the starter to the block are tight, you should be just fine. I had the same problem with my new starter.

Thanks, that is what I was thinking since I've never had a car with more than the two main bolts.

Now if I could shrink my hands to get the thing in there a little easier.:mad

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It is actually easier to R&R on the 80-83 with out that little mounting bracket. I'm more conserned with why your starter is longer- you may have the wrong application?

It is actually easier to R&R on the 80-83 with out that little mounting bracket. I'm more conserned with why your starter is longer- you may have the wrong application?

Eh, probably not if the difference is only 1/4". How long is a starter, roughly? 8"? So we're talking about a margin of error of 1/32 - 3%, if my drunk math is correct.

What's 3% between friends?
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1.5% each

It is actually easier to R&R on the 80-83 with out that little mounting bracket. I'm more conserned with why your starter is longer- you may have the wrong application?

I don't think so, the replacement is identical to the original except for the length.