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Starter Identification

STARTER APPLICATIONS

Application Engine/VIN (1) Starter
"C" Body 3.8L/K & 3.8L/1 PG260
"E" Body 4.6L/9 & 4.6L/Y PG260
"F" Body 3.8L/K & 5.7L/G PG260
"G" Body
Aurora 4.0L/C (2)
Riviera 3.8L/1 (2)
"H" Body 3.8L/K & 3.8L/1 PG260
"J" Body 2.2L/4 & 2.4L/T PG260
"K" Body 4.6L/9 & 4.6L/Y PG260
"N" Body
Alero, Grand Am 2.4L/T PG260
  3.4L/E PG260M1
Cutlass, Malibu 2.4L/T PG260MQ
  3.1L/J PG260F1
  3.1L/M PG260F1
"V" Body 3.0L/R (2)
"W" Body 3.1L/M PG260F1
  3.5L/H PG260M1
  3.8L/K PG260F2
  3.8L/1 PG260M
"Y" Body 5.7L/G PG260
(1) Eighth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
(2) Information was not available from manufacturer.
Fig 1: Measuring PG260 F1 Starter Length
G98F00989Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Measuring PG260 F2 Starter Length
G98I00990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Measuring PG260 M Starter Length
G98J00991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.