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912 Starter Motor Removal
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:09 pm
by rich
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
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:15 pm
by lewis
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
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:17 pm
by davidppp
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
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:25 pm
by rich
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
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:33 pm
by lewis
under the car and as David said it is a very simple job.
lewis
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:05 pm
by Alan @ CanfordClassics
Make sure you disconnect the battery first.
Alan
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:14 pm
by Alan @ CanfordClassics
I hope this helps?
Alan
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:15 pm
by Alan @ CanfordClassics
I know it's sad, but can you guess the year from the pic?
Alan
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:40 pm
by rich
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
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:59 pm
by Alan @ CanfordClassics
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
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:53 am
by rich
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
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:07 am
by Alan @ CanfordClassics
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
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:29 am
by rich
Alan - this is it.
Has a rebuilt AJP 1720 Engine inside.
Rich