Series 3. 2.25P Starter motor issue

Hello again.

I have been replacing my old and not fit for MOT 2.25 engine for a slightly newer 2.25 engine (petrol to petrol). Now the problem starts as my starter motor does not fit any more. I have searched high and low to find a replacement but am pretty stuck.

I have been told that with the engine I put in now I need a pre-engaged starter motor. Is this true??? If not or if so, then where can I find one???, as now my project has come to a stand still and the old lady does not like to stand still.

Anyone that can help, I have a brand new, still in the oil paper back up from the old engine 'brittpart' that I am very willing to swap for the correct one that I need. Or just buy it outright

Engine:
2.25 P
Issue H
29 L2 D

No idea what these 3 number mean

Starter motor bolts are roughly at 5 inches

will upload some pics on my user page in a bit

no one???

Try the series page!

See if someone can get the dimensions and spec off the 2.5 petrol but I've never seen any variants on the 2.25 starters

Oh and if its not fitted yet have you tried fitting the back plate off your old engine?

i think all the diesels are preengaged. got one here if you get desperate

edit:

ah forget that, i think you are after pre-engaged petrol starter from the first 90's? metric.

best check the engine number