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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Starter teeth look worn?

Posted by: rjames Aug 30 2014, 11:41 PM

The starter shaft/gear teeth look worn to me on the ends, or is this normal? No issues with the starter engaging the flywheel, but I don't want to wear out my new flywheel prematurely. Does this starter look ok, or should I be looking for a replacement?

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Posted by: Tbrown4x4 Aug 30 2014, 11:46 PM

I'm new to Porsches, but the picture looks OK to me. It has to have a small bevel on the teeth to help it engage with the flywheel teeth. If it doesn't have burrs on the teeth and isn't rounded off, I'd say it was OK.

Posted by: warpig Aug 31 2014, 01:44 AM

Ya those starter teeth do look worn. Time to put it on jack stands and let it rest for a year or ten.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Aug 31 2014, 05:43 AM

They are fine. That's normal wear.