Thanks the tips and input Richard.

I have a round and flat file. My only real concern doing this
repair "in the field" is snapping the starter mount stud at clutch housing;
AFAIK, it needs to be removed for installation of starter adaptor plate.

Neil.

On Thursday, January 26, 2017, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

Neil,  Karl's adapter and a Bosch starter work great; that's what I used to
> replace the starter on my 2.2 Subie engine conversion (with the KEP
> plate).  One thing you will need to do to the starter however is file a
> "notch" in the aluminum flange of the starter to provide clearance for one
> of the mounting bolts.  I used a 1/2" diameter round file to accomplish
> this; only took 10 minutes of filing.  The size of this "notch" is about
> the size of a nickel.  So if you are on the road a stop at Home Depot or
> equivalent to buy a file might be necessary.
>
> Just don't want you to get halfway into the job to discover this...
>
> Somewhere there is a photo of this "notch"....I can't seem to find it.
> Maybe someone else can send a link.
>
> Rich
>
> San Diego
>
>
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> *Subject:* Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
>
>
> I was, and may still be leaning towards your adaptor plus TDI starter
> setup, but am Leary of trying to remove the starter stud at clutch housing
> while on this road trip; I'm not equipped to deal with a snapped stud....
> If I'm not misunderstanding the instructions I see on vancafe a web
>

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