Hi Steve
Be aware that if you have had any kickbacks it is quite likely that the
sprag clutch will need replacing as well. This is a difficult job
needing specialist tools. As a result most of us accept that it needs
doing professionally. Adrian Lloyd at Shobden is an expert at this and
can even replace the sprag clutch with the engine installed (XS only).
This is no easy task and it takes about twice the time than if the
engine is removed. I decided to remove the engine and take it to him.
Although my engine had had only a few kickbacks the wear was sufficient
to warrant changing the sprag clutch - better to spend a bit more at
this stage rather than regretting it later. Once sprag clutch wear
starts it develops rapidly.
As an aside it is looking like anyone with a 912S should seriously
consider the uprated starter even if they have no problems so far. Sub
idle problems etc are unlikely to be just due to a weak battery
otherwise we would have had many instances before now.
Regards
Nigel Charles
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
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>>server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steven Pitt
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 20:08
>>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>>Subject: Europa-List: heavy duty starter for 912s
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>><steven.pitt2@ntlworld.com>
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>>Can anyone please advise on how to remove the standard starter from a
912S
>>on an XS trigear, without removing the engine and replacing with a
Heavy
>>Duty?
>>Thanks
>>Steve Pitt #403
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