flywheel ??

In an attempt to remove the flywheel from my 2.2S engine last night, I noticed something that looked a little funny. The flywheel didn't have the starter ring gear. I'm not positive but I thought that was an integral part of the flywheel? After further research, it looks like I have a drive plate from a sportomatic instead of a flywheel. Can I just remove the drive plate and bolt on a flywheel? I didn't think there was a 71S sportomatic? The engine is a 911/02. Looking at light weight flywheels in catalogs, I don't see the starter ring gear either. I am VERY confused!

Please help!
BK

yes, the flywheel and sporto plate can be swapped. check the bolt length, they may be different. can't remember. the starter ring goes over the pressure plate, and then both bolt to the flywheel. 70 on.

Thanks for the input Mr. Walker.

Is it possible I have the flywheel and the starter gear is missing? The flywheel/ drive plate I have is #911.102.201.1R. If anybody can tell me what I need to replace and/or add to bolt up to a 901 tranny I would be most grateful!

Thanks again!
BK

the 901 trans must be a 70 or 71 to use the later style pull type pressure plate that relates to the flywheel you have. the TO bearing is special for that year, too. 69 and earlier used a flywheel that had the starter teeth as an integral part of it, and used the push style p plate. you don't say what year your trans/car is. a 2.2 is 70-71, so we know that. the engine was a sporto apparently, so there was only a flex plate. you need the complete clutch assembly, flywheel, starter ring, and attaching hardware that relates to the year of your transmission.

[This message has been edited by john walker's workshop (edited 05-15-2001).]

This is a dumb question, but how did you start the car if there was no starter ring?

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Allan Broadribb
'70-911E, 2.2l with Webers
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Well, it seems I left out some important information! I have a 2.2T engine in the car now. I just purchased a 2.2S engine to put in the car. I am trying to gather everything I need for the swap before I drop the T engine. I had the T's engine and tranny separated last summer but I can't remember the flywheel/pressure plate/clutch arrangement. I was looking through the Haynes manual and saw a picture of the sportomatic's drive plate and it resembles what I have attached to the S engine.

Sorry for all the confusion!

Well, the 'T' flywheel, clutch, and ring gear that is in your car can be transferred to the 'S' engine without any problems, so I guess your worries are gone!

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Warren Hall
1973 911S Targa

Warren - thanks, I'll sleep much easier tonight! Mr. Walker - sorry I confused you with not enough info. After I read Allan's post, I read my post and realized it would be difficult for anybody to know what I was talking about. Now... if only I could remove those flywheel bolts!

UH-OH, the flywheel bolt saga again. get the proper 12 point tool (a new one with perfect teeth) and a breaker bar. smack the bolt head hard and straight on with a big ballpeen. this is important. lock the flywheel with a long punch thru one of the outer bolt holes against a rib on the engine case. keep the tool perfectly straight in the bolt. don't get it on an angle or you will damage the tool and the bolt teeth. firm, steady pressure, no jerking usually gets them off. a 1/2 drive impact wrench works well if it's a strong one. take your time. if you kill one, the job gets tougher.