Here is what can result when the wrong starter is used. I ordered my starter from Hi Torque due to the inability to line up the starter in the 930 transaxel. The frame impinges on the solenoid of the original Porsche starter. The result was a need for a clockable starter or radically altering the bell housing mounting position for the starter. Hi Torque makes very good starters. I had assumed they sent me what I ordered which was the unit for the Porsche setup. They have two starters for the Porsche trans. The 101 and 101N. The 101 is for a Volkswagen transaxel and has a 1.2kw output. The 101N is the high output version(1.4kw) and is the one you want, and is designed for the Kennedy adapter or Mendeola transmission. Both are set up for the 130 tooth ring gear. On the same page is the 105 which is for a Ford engine. This unit is designed for the Ford application using the Manual transmission. The unit is similar to the IMI-101 but has a larger diameter pinion gear for the 109 tooth flywheel.
Well this is what happens when you mix them up.
Note the damage from the flying teeth.
Here is the starter they sent.
There are some marks on the bell housing as well. Just lucky it didn't cause a fracture.
We had wondered why the starter turned the engine over so slowly.
I only discovered this when I went to crank the engine to try the new settings for the clutch slave cylinder, and was greeted with an awful grinding sound followed by the starter sounding like it was not engaging the ring gear.
I haven't talked with Hi Torque yet, but will be in touch with them on Monday. This will be a fight I am afraid, as the starter was ordered several years ago but only used less that 20-30 times during the last year only(see build log for DRB#5), which finally resulted in the above. I am hoping they will own up to their mistake and make it good, but I don't think they will. So I may have to consult a lawyer or small claims court when Kennedy gets back with me on what it will cost to repair. Here's hoping.
Bill
Well this is what happens when you mix them up.

Note the damage from the flying teeth.

Here is the starter they sent.

There are some marks on the bell housing as well. Just lucky it didn't cause a fracture.
We had wondered why the starter turned the engine over so slowly.
I only discovered this when I went to crank the engine to try the new settings for the clutch slave cylinder, and was greeted with an awful grinding sound followed by the starter sounding like it was not engaging the ring gear.
I haven't talked with Hi Torque yet, but will be in touch with them on Monday. This will be a fight I am afraid, as the starter was ordered several years ago but only used less that 20-30 times during the last year only(see build log for DRB#5), which finally resulted in the above. I am hoping they will own up to their mistake and make it good, but I don't think they will. So I may have to consult a lawyer or small claims court when Kennedy gets back with me on what it will cost to repair. Here's hoping.
Bill