912 Starter Motor Removal

rich · Post by **rich** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:09 pm

Anyone give me an estimation on whats involved to remove the starter motor (the engine is firmly in the car!)

Can find plenty of literature on taking it apart. None on getting it out. Packed up tonight so havent had much chance to explore.

Thanks & regards
Rich

lewis · Post by **lewis** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:15 pm

the bottom bolt is easy but you will find it a lot quicker to lower the enginea little to get at the top bolt.

lewis

davidppp · Post by **davidppp** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:17 pm

Hello, Rich ..its not difficult.

Similar to Beetle really..one bolt which doubles as engine mount, one stud..and cables..

But it may not be bust..electrics are often the fault..

Kind regards
david

rich · Post by **rich** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:25 pm

Thanks.... the bush on the starter had come out a few weeks back - had it reconditioned and now it has gone done it again. Paid for low loader last time to get it to garage..... they wont do any more than repair it under warranty so I need to take it out as a nother journey on low loader is not an option.

Sorry for the ignorance.... is it found from under the car or via the engine bay? Some more hints welcome! Consider me a Virgin!

Cheers

lewis · Post by **lewis** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:33 pm

under the car and as David said it is a very simple job.

lewis

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:05 pm

Make sure you disconnect the battery first.

Alan

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:14 pm

I hope this helps?

Alan

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:15 pm

I know it's sad, but can you guess the year from the pic?

Alan

rich · Post by **rich** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:40 pm

Alan - a big thankyou.... that definately gives me an idea of the task!

The year of the engine: 1969
The year of the photo: 2003

How did I do!

Cheers

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:59 pm

Hi Rich,

Yes it is a 69 indeed.

Not sure about 2003 though, is that a guess or can you tell from the picture properties (or something). It came out of 69 912 Targa I once had, but I think it was the early part of 2004

Cheers

Alan

rich · Post by **rich** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:53 am

One out of two not bad!

We met in 2005 and discussing how you started with a 912 and moved to 911's so it was a wild guess that you hadnt removed a 4 Pot for a while.

You were selling (I think for someone else) a Silver 911 with Polished Fuchs. Took me ages to choose between that and a 912.

Always wondered why I didnt go for the 911 - it was very cool. Thanks for your help and tips then too.

Cheers
Rich

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:07 am

Hi Rich,

I do remember, how are you?
I also remember that silver car, it was a 67 911. The fully polished fuchs made it a little to bling, but it was a nice car. Any pics of your car?

Alan

rich · Post by **rich** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:29 am

Alan - this is it.

Has a rebuilt AJP 1720 Engine inside.

Rich