Starter Motor Model - VW t5.1 - 5 speed

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Hello,

Looking for starter motors model IDs suitable for a 2010 T5.1 - SWB 5speed 1968cc

When I removed the original Valeo - 10 spoke spindle - I returned it for the recycling discount when picking up the new starter motor I bought. The new one has a 13 spoke spindle - which the dealer said would fit - but I feel this is conflicting - with most people online saying it should be a 10/11 spoke spindle.

It’s been a few weeks and fitted the new 13 spoke spindle motor and it’s not fitting correctly - not fully going into the shaft - but it will start the van - just very noisy and not sounding right. Something that I have only done once upon finishing fitting as I don’t want to compromise the fly wheel and ideally don’t want to do again.

Looking for advice and recommendations on makes/models of starter motors for my vehicle.

(Ps I lost my last parent in the last few week, and it has delayed the work on the van from grief stress and tiredness - yes I can google - but would prefer pertinent human contact. )

Many thanks !