I got the adapter and an off brand gear reduction starter and so far so
good. It's probably been in for 6 months or so.

On Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 12:30 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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> > *From:* Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM
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> > *To:* vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
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> > *Sent:* Thursday, January 26, 2017 12:26 PM
> > *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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