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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[larryM]

so far, the big news here is that there was a 225 kit vs a 228 kit - that is fascinating!!!

WHY ???? (update - KEP says 225 is for VW bus, 228 is for Porsche)

whatever i have is what GPR sold as a complete conversion for 3.2 to 901, KEP box marked 228

- yes I have the correct adaptor ring gear, no it's not a 245mm FW, no pin in the adaptor ring - PP holes do not match up to ring - about 1-2mm off as stated above

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[Mark Henry]

so far, the big news here is that there was a 225 kit vs a 228 kit - that is fascinating!!!

WHY ????

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The 225 kit does use the 228mm pressure plate, the holes do need slight enlarging (elongating), but it's the adaptor ring that holds it centred in place. You shouldn't have to this as it should be done so let the seller look at it before whipping the drill out.

If you were local I'd look at it for you...fix it for a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

GPR will come good if there's an issue.

[larryM]

WOW - you nailed it

I just found the GPR invoice - it says part number "916-116-911-00 clutch set - 901 - 225 kit"

so far, the big news here is that there was a 225 kit vs a 228 kit - that is fascinating!!!

WHY ????

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The 225 kit does use the 228mm pressure plate, the holes do need slight enlarging (elongating), but it's the adaptor ring that holds it centred in place. You shouldn't have to this as it should be done so let the seller look at it before whipping the drill out.

If you were local I'd look at it for you...fix it for a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

GPR will come good if there's an issue.