Duckpit Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Having done a 1000 miles touring UK, my starter stopped engaging at the docks on my way home.Dismantling the starter I have found that the starter ring has come off the flywheel & therefore an engine & gearbox removal jobbie.But how does the ring fit/is secured, onto the flywheel ? And is it easy to put back ?Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 It's crimped on, you need to heat the ring gear and cool the flywheel, you can opt for extra security by drilling in between ring gear and flywheel, put some tread in and put a headless screw in it. Do this 4 times and have the flywheel balanced again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckpit Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Thanks ElieI think it was my fault, It was raining Sunday & I tried the windscreen washer for the first time @70mph and hit the starter button instead, they are very close together under the dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Ouch ! Have heard of this happening on another 7 ... you are not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Thompson Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 That is going to strech Scott a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckpit Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Dont think so, Scotts hasnt got the gear, its flywheel in freezer, ring in the oven & then finish off on charcoal barbieThen hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted October 6, 2017 Area Representative Share Posted October 6, 2017 The flywheel and ring gear on the K-Series in my 21 parted company. Not sure about the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick T Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Probably worth fitting a new starter ring if you are having to remove the engine.Last time I changed one (many many years ago) I used an oxy/acetylene torch to heat the ring up and some metal tongs to place it on the flywheel before it got too cold. Appreciating that getting access to oxy/acetylene is not easy these days might be worth paying a friendly old school garage to fit it for you.Just my thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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