CAE showed a high level of complete disinterest when Gdub and myself were hunting for one of these each a few years ago (before smcka was doing these) so good luck with them...

Sometimes it pays to pay a little extra for the service and backup if require - you have been advised ( and that relates to not only car parts but most things in my experience as a cheap job is usually just that) !

Must have been you then He said if he didnt have one to suit my application he would make one up for the same cost

Why did you have issues with CAE as I've used them for many years and they are always very quik to respond and have made up a few specials even as we've modified things as we went to make them last and easier to fit which the UK supplied product is still not doing

It wasnt that side that was the issue Danny, it was the sales professionalism of the place. I ordered 2 startes, one for me and one for Nicholas, they took my order, processed my payment but didnt bother to advise that they didnt have any and wouldnt have for several weeks. I only found that out when i called them to ask where my order was!
 
They could get stuffed after that

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS-right-front-guard-fender-NEW-GT1600-Twin-Cam-only-1-in-Aust-/230830290198?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35be8eb516
 
This guy does the same, You buy then he tells you no stock... A couple of USA Ebay engine part dealers do that also...

I was the lucky person who 'won' That $200 high torque starter, it was for a pre x flow with a 9tooth pinion. As I bought it for my mk1 escort zetec the pinion don't mesh so I got on the fone to Wosp Performance UK and they sent me the correct 10tooth pinion for free even tho I did not buy direct from them . I used Wosp starters before and are up there with the best .