3.2/901 conversion KEP Clutch & PP issue Options

[larryM]

.UPDATED _ solution found - see below

anybody seen this before? Solutions ??

I have a new-in-box KEP-1 pressure plate that I purchased thru GPR of San Luis Obispo (German Parts & Restoration) as part of a complete FW-Clutch conversion package to fit a 901 transaxle to a 3.2 engine


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today I finally tried to install the clutch

the PP bolt holes are not matching - the edges are about 1.5-2.0 mm inset from the matching bolt holes of the flywheel -

impossible to bolt up unless I hog out the existing holes in the KEP-1 PP

further measuring shows that the OD of the KEP-1 PP is maybe 1.5-2mm mm larger than the ID of the Porsche ring gear

looks like - it would require a big hammer or some grinding on the OD to make this fit correctly

the label on the box only has the KEP logo and "Stage 1 228mm VW/Porsche Presure Plate" printed on it

The Kennedy box says 228 - but the PP inside is a 225 - (a shipping room error somewhere...)

the 225 PP does not match up to the 228mm 930 FW/ring gear - just as said below


problem solved- see post below


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[Krieger]

I think I have that same kit on my 3.0 to 901. I know its 228mm. I do remember the mounting holes in the pressure plate came "clearanced" so it would bolt up. Either the pressure plate or the KEP ring had a pin to correctly locate the PP onto the flywheel. I do not remember the PP being larger than the ID of the ring gear. I can't see it, but I don't think that would be a problem. If the starter can engage the teeth without hitting you might be fine. Remember this is not OEM. KEP makes tons of different adapters for many car and engine combos.