Starterproblems WBX 228 Flywheel , Type4 starter , 1303 GB

[riseabove]

Hi guys !

Im having major headaches , my starter keeps getting stuck on the pressureplatebolts /ridges ... my t3 auto syncrostarter just gave up the ghost emidiantly even the correct spacer in place., the type4 starter however pulls the engine aroud easily until one of the ridges on the pressuseplate apears. BANG and it all grinds to a halt locking the engine solid.

I have an aftermarket much stouter pressureplate, is this maybe the culprit ? ooh how i wish there was a easy fix for this WITHOUT removing the engine all again.

H E L P ?

Regards
Dann

[Piledriver]

I am not familiar with the true 411 starter, but if its anything like a late Bus/Vanagon or 914 starter, it needs a ~12-13mm spacer to work in a T1 transmission.

(BTDT, have the scars)

Wait---Didn't we just go over this?
9mm probably won't cut it.

[riseabove]

I am not familiar with the true 411 starter, but if its anything like a late Bus/Vanagon or 914 starter, it needs a ~12-13mm spacer to work in a T1 transmission.

(BTDT, have the scars)

Wait---Didn't we just go over this?
9mm probably won't cut it.

the type 4 late bay starter looks exactly like my beetle starter.

my problem is that the ring behind the moving startergear hits the pressureplate even if i space it out 6 or 9 mm .... if using any more spacing the shaft of the starter will not even seat in the hole of the transmission ...

regards
Dann

[Piledriver]

the late bay//914 starters I have are all self supporting/automatic style with a long reach.

I suspect the starter you have is not what you think it is.

[riseabove]

the late bay//914 starters I have are all self supporting/automatic style with a long reach.

I suspect the starter you have is not what you think it is.

i will check the numbers from it BUT i removed it myself from a latebay......

[Piledriver]

There was a manual starter but it was used with the same 228MM FW AFAIK.

Perhaps the dead late bay had a trans swap with an 002 at some point in history?
(It will work with a 210/215mm FW, the 228 just hits stuff)

914/late bay & Vanagon Auto starter is SR-17X, will need that spacer to work on a T1 trans.
Other option is go back to a T3 auto starter.

Some of the 914/vanagon starters are higher output (.9KW)

[riseabove]

There was a manual starter but it was used with the same 228MM FW AFAIK.

Perhaps the dead late bay had a trans swap with an 002 at some point in history?
(It will work with a 210/215mm FW, the 228 just hits stuff)

914/late bay & Vanagon Auto starter is SR-17X, will need that spacer to work on a T1 trans.
Other option is go back to a T3 auto starter.

Some of the 914/vanagon starters are higher output (.9KW)

thank you for these answers . i have great problems finding t3 auto starters here in sweden.
what about this vr6 starter, i cant seem to find any info on it even though im searchinh

[Piledriver]

I don't know if the VR6 starter would be a help, here's where it was discussed a little

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic ... &hilit=vr6

Use google site search, the boards search is still iffy, and you have to search each forum individually.

(Google site search example: vr6 starter site:shoptalkforums.com )

The VR6 automatic starter is probably the one you want, self supporting monster starter.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-VOLKSWAGEN ... 43a9945797

I have not used it/done it myself, all the usual disclaimers apply.