den458
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I need to remove the starter motor from my 2004 GTI LE RFI
It is the 110hp, fuel-injected, 787 RFI-engine, I think.
I've tried to follow a procedure I found here, but it might not apply to my specific model.
It mentioned removal of a black negative cable from the starter that I didn't have (or haven't found).
I assume the starter gets a good ground from it's snug metal-to-metal bolting to the engine.
I disconnected the battery, then removed the air box cover & air box.
Then I removed the small nut & disconnected the RED positive cable from the starter.
I removed a 13mm self-locking nut, then....
With considerable difficulty, I did remove the 2 - 6mm allen-head bolts.
I don't think there are any other connections to the starter motor (or I don't see them).
The starter is loose & away from the engine, & I can move it a few inches rearward from it's mount.
But it seems trapped down there by engine supports & the exhaust manifold.
The procedure stated "Pull starter back & towards the right side of the hull and slide it to the back to pull it out".
Should I really be able to wiggle it out & free towards the back? I don't think so.
This is the procedure I found & tried to follow-> http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?54942-How-to-remove-a-STARTER-787
But I just don't think it applies exactly to my specific model.
Look at my photo of the starter, located where I think the procedure author said it should be pulled out.
The space is too tight, too small to get the starter out through that hole.
That grayish engine mount - I don't think the starter will fit over or under it.
Can someone point me to a procedure that applies to my specific 2004 787-RFI-engine PWC ?
Or does someone know absolutely that the engine must be pulled? Or exhaust manifold must be removed?
Any insight specific to my PWC is greatly appreciated.
It is the 110hp, fuel-injected, 787 RFI-engine, I think.
I've tried to follow a procedure I found here, but it might not apply to my specific model.
It mentioned removal of a black negative cable from the starter that I didn't have (or haven't found).
I assume the starter gets a good ground from it's snug metal-to-metal bolting to the engine.
I disconnected the battery, then removed the air box cover & air box.
Then I removed the small nut & disconnected the RED positive cable from the starter.
I removed a 13mm self-locking nut, then....
With considerable difficulty, I did remove the 2 - 6mm allen-head bolts.
I don't think there are any other connections to the starter motor (or I don't see them).
The starter is loose & away from the engine, & I can move it a few inches rearward from it's mount.
But it seems trapped down there by engine supports & the exhaust manifold.
The procedure stated "Pull starter back & towards the right side of the hull and slide it to the back to pull it out".
Should I really be able to wiggle it out & free towards the back? I don't think so.
This is the procedure I found & tried to follow-> http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?54942-How-to-remove-a-STARTER-787
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Look at my photo of the starter, located where I think the procedure author said it should be pulled out.
The space is too tight, too small to get the starter out through that hole.
That grayish engine mount - I don't think the starter will fit over or under it.
Can someone point me to a procedure that applies to my specific 2004 787-RFI-engine PWC ?
Or does someone know absolutely that the engine must be pulled? Or exhaust manifold must be removed?
Any insight specific to my PWC is greatly appreciated.