OEX Starter Motor 12V 10T CW Delco Style DXS516

The OEX Starter Motor DXS516 is a new 12V unit with a 10 tooth pinion, clockwise rotation and a Delco suitability listing. It is a pad mount starter with a 28mm pinion diameter, 82mm mount centres and a 195mm overall length, so the physical dimensions can be checked against the original starter before purchase.

This starter motor is listed at 1.4kW and weighs 3.54kg. The pinion at rest is 10mm, the mount hole diameter is 10mm, and it is described as a dry clutch starter. Those details matter when you are matching the replacement to the vehicle’s existing starter arrangement and bellhousing clearance.

OEX lists this part as new, with a 3 year passenger and 1 year commercial warranty. It is part no. DXS516 and is described as an OEX Starter Motor 12V 10Th CW Delco Style, which gives you the key identifiers needed for cross-checking against the removed unit or catalogue reference.

Key Features

• 12V starter motor
• 10 tooth pinion
• Clockwise rotation
• Delco suitability listed
• Pad mount design
• New unit

Specifications

• Part number: DXS516
• Brand: OEX
• Product type: Starter Motor
• Voltage: 12V
• Rotation: CW
• Number of teeth: 10
• Power rating: 1.4kW
• Starter mount type: Pad

Fitment guidance

• Listed fitment makes include Holden, HSV and Toyota.
• Sample applications shown include Holden Calais, Holden Caprice, Holden Commodore, Holden Crewman and Holden Statesman.
• Sample applications shown include HSV Commodore and HSV LS.
• Sample applications shown include Toyota Lexcen.
• The fitment data includes year references for some applications, including Holden Calais 1988 to 1997, HSV Commodore 1989 to 1993, HSV LS 1990 to 1993, and Toyota Lexcen 1989 to 1995.

Application and Buying Notes

Before ordering, compare the part number DXS516, the 12V rating, the 10 tooth pinion and the clockwise rotation with the starter currently fitted to the vehicle. The physical dimensions are also important here, particularly the 195mm overall length, 82mm mount centres and 28mm pinion diameter, because small differences can affect installation and gear engagement.

This starter is listed for Delco applications and uses a pad mount with a 10mm mount hole diameter. If the replacement starter in the vehicle has different mounting hardware, gear count or rotation direction, it is not a like-for-like match. The note also states it may need to be shimmed, so installation should allow for checking pinion engagement rather than assuming a direct bolt-on fit.

The 1.4kW power rating and 3.54kg weight are useful reference points when comparing replacements of similar size and application. Those figures do not replace fitment checking, but they do help confirm you are looking at the correct style of starter and not a lighter or heavier variant with different mounting or engagement characteristics.

If you are matching this to a Holden, HSV or Toyota application, use the application details in the listing together with the part number and the starter’s physical measurements. The safest approach is to verify the existing unit’s tag, tooth count, rotation and mount style before ordering, especially where the vehicle has had prior repairs or engine changes.

Before supply, the safest approach is to confirm the original unit details against the listed part number, voltage, output rating, mounting arrangement, and pulley configuration. That checking process is standard practice in the parts trade because visually similar units can still differ in service-critical ways.

For workshop, fleet, and equipment applications, accurate identification of part number DXS516 helps avoid unnecessary freight, additional labour, and vehicle or machine downtime. Where the application is not straightforward, the original unit, OEM reference, or workshop records should be used as the primary confirmation point.

Relevant published details for this unit include Type STARTER MOTOR, Unit of Measure EACH, Warranty 3yr Passenger 1yr Commercial, Mount Hole Diameter 10, Overall Length 195mm, Pinion Diameter 28mm, Rotation CW, Voltage 12, Item Type Starter Motor, Starter Mount Type Pad.

Additional published details for cross-checking include Weight 3.54kg, Product Group 1 ROTATING ELECTRICAL, Part No. DXS516, Brand OEX, Description OEX Starter Motor 12V 10Th CW Delco Style, Mount Centres A 82mm, Number of Teeth 10, Pinion at Rest 10mm, Power Rating 1.4kW, Suits Unit Make Delco.

OEX Starter Motor 12V 10Th CW Delco Style. Part number DXS516 should be checked first. Listed voltage is 12. These details form the core reference points used by parts interpreters when confirming the correct replacement.

For part number DXS516, the normal identification sequence is part number, electrical rating, mounting arrangement, connector or terminal style, and pulley or drive details. Using those checkpoints helps confirm that the listed unit matches the service requirement rather than only looking similar.

For a starter motor in workshop, fleet, trade, agricultural, or construction service, the listed voltage 12 should be checked carefully. Incorrect selection can affect installation time, return freight, and equipment availability.

Available application references include HOLDEN CALAIS, HOLDEN CALAIS 1988, HOLDEN CALAIS 1989, HOLDEN CALAIS 1990, HSV COMMODORE, HSV COMMODORE 1989. Even with application listings, final confirmation should still be based on the exact unit being replaced and the service requirements of the vehicle or machine.

Compatibility note: Confirm fitment by checking part number DXS516, 12V voltage, 10 tooth count, clockwise rotation, Delco application, pad mount style and the listed measurements against the removed starter and vehicle application details before purchase.

FAQ

What part number is this starter motor?

The part number listed is DXS516. For this listing, part number DXS516 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include HOLDEN CALAIS, HOLDEN CALAIS 1988, HOLDEN CALAIS 1989. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

What voltage is the starter motor?

It is a 12V starter motor. For this listing, part number DXS516 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include HOLDEN CALAIS, HOLDEN CALAIS 1988, HOLDEN CALAIS 1989. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

How many teeth does the pinion have?

The pinion has 10 teeth. For this listing, part number DXS516 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include HOLDEN CALAIS, HOLDEN CALAIS 1988, HOLDEN CALAIS 1989. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

What rotation direction does it use?

It is clockwise rotation, listed as CW. For this listing, part number DXS516 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include HOLDEN CALAIS, HOLDEN CALAIS 1988, HOLDEN CALAIS 1989. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

Is this a new or remanufactured unit?

It is listed as new. For this listing, part number DXS516 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include HOLDEN CALAIS, HOLDEN CALAIS 1988, HOLDEN CALAIS 1989. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

Does it include any installation note?

Yes. The note states it may need to be shimmed, with KSX12000 referenced for that note. For this listing, part number DXS516 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include HOLDEN CALAIS, HOLDEN CALAIS 1988, HOLDEN CALAIS 1989. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.