OEX Starter Motor 12V 8 Tooth CW Mitsubishi Style MXS326

The OEX starter motor MXS326 is a 12V unit with 8 teeth, clockwise rotation, and a 1.2kW power rating. It is listed as a new starter motor and carries a 3 year passenger / 1 year commercial warranty, with the warranty wording also noting 3 years or 75,000 kilometres on new OEX units and 2 years or 50,000 kilometres on re-manufactured units used in passenger vehicle applications.

Key physical details include a 2 hole starter mount, 66mm flange diameter, 100mm mount centres, 10mm mount hole diameter, 204mm overall length, 28mm pinion diameter, and 4mm pinion at rest. The unit weight is 4.2kg, which can be useful when comparing against the starter removed from the vehicle.

This starter is described as Mitsubishi style, with the supplied notes also stating a long body version to suit 4 cylinder Suzuki engines. The listed application note specifically mentions Suzuki Grand Vitara with G16B and H25A engine, so matching the vehicle, engine, and starter layout remains essential before ordering.

Key Features

• 12V starter motor
• 8 tooth pinion
• Clockwise rotation
• 1.2kW power rating
• New unit
• 2 hole starter mount

Specifications

• Brand: OEX
• Part number: MXS326
• Product type: Starter motor
• Voltage: 12V
• Rotation: CW
• Number of teeth: 8
• Power rating: 1.2kW
• Mount type: 2 hole

Verified fitment information

• Suzuki Grand Vitara with G16B engine
• Suzuki Grand Vitara with H25A engine
• Long body version noted to suit 4 cylinder Suzuki engines

Application and Buying Notes

Before ordering, compare the part number MXS326 and the starter layout on the vehicle. The important checks on this unit are 12V operation, 8 tooth pinion, clockwise rotation, 2 hole mount, 100mm mount centres, and 66mm flange diameter, because those measurements need to line up with the starter being replaced.

The supplied application note links this starter to Suzuki Grand Vitara models with G16B and H25A engines, but the final confirmation should always come from the exact vehicle and engine combination fitted to the car. The note also refers to a long body version for 4 cylinder Suzuki engines, so body length and mounting position should be checked against the original unit.

If you are replacing an existing starter, compare the overall length of 204mm, pinion diameter of 28mm, and pinion at rest measurement of 4mm. Those dimensions are often the quickest way to confirm whether the replacement starter matches the original fitment, especially where similar looking units differ in housing length or nose configuration.

This is a new OEX starter motor, not a remanufactured unit, and the warranty details differ between new and re-manufactured applications. For passenger vehicle use, the listed warranty is 3 years, while the broader OEX wording also refers to 75,000 kilometres on new units and 50,000 kilometres on re-manufactured units used in passenger applications.

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 MXS326 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 Centres A 100mm, Number of Teeth 8, Pinion at Rest 4mm, Power Rating 1.2kW, Suits Unit Make Mitsubishi, Note Long body version to suit 4 cyl Suzuki engines., New / Reman. New.

Additional published details for cross-checking include Wet / Dry Clutch Dry, Product Group 2 STARTER MOTORS, Part No. MXS326, Brand OEX, Description OEX Starter Motor 12V 8Th CW Mitsubishi Style, Flange Diameter 66mm, Mount Hole Diameter 10, Overall Length 204mm, Pinion Diameter 28mm.

OEX Starter Motor 12V 8Th CW Mitsubishi Style. Part number MXS326 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 MXS326, 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 NISSAN DATSUN 200B, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1977, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1978, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1979, SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, SUZUKI GRAND VITARA (INC XL-7). 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 matching the MXS326 part number, 12V CW specification, 8 tooth pinion, 2 hole mount, and the vehicle’s engine and starter measurements before purchase.

FAQ

What is the part number for this starter motor?

The part number listed is MXS326. For this listing, part number MXS326 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include NISSAN DATSUN 200B, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1977, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1978. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

Is this a 12 volt starter motor?

Yes. The listed voltage is 12V. For this listing, part number MXS326 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include NISSAN DATSUN 200B, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1977, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1978. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

How many teeth does the pinion have?

The pinion has 8 teeth. For this listing, part number MXS326 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include NISSAN DATSUN 200B, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1977, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1978. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

What rotation does this starter use?

The rotation is clockwise, shown as CW. For this listing, part number MXS326 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include NISSAN DATSUN 200B, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1977, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1978. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

Which vehicles are specifically noted in the fitment information?

The supplied fitment note specifies Suzuki Grand Vitara with G16B and H25A engines, and also mentions a long body version for 4 cylinder Suzuki engines. For this listing, part number MXS326 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include NISSAN DATSUN 200B, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1977, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1978. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

Is this a new or re-manufactured unit?

This unit is listed as new. For this listing, part number MXS326 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include NISSAN DATSUN 200B, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1977, NISSAN DATSUN 200B 1978. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.