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[dowbulldog]

Hi All,

hope someone can help me with this, I have a 1997 916, for some time ive had some starting problems, ie clicking to start with which I sorted (poor connections) Now im getting something worse, Im thinking its got to do with the dreaded sprag clutch, and something more, I will try best to describe what is happening

On a cold day or after a long period of standing the starter will intermitantly just spin without engageing, sometimes after engageing, the bike will spin over but not fire a clanking noise will appear as if the starter was missengaging, it sounds awful, once this happens i stop trying to start it , give it a second or two then try again, after 3,4,5,6,7, attempts it will finally engage enough to fire up the bike, once its warmed up its not as difficult to start again, but it is getting gradually worse (and more embarrasing) your thoughts would really be appreciated

PS ive searched the boards already, found simular, but not the same as im experiencing

Thanks