Looking for a ring gear for a flywheel for my 1986 XJ 2.1 td. To be clear this is the gear (shrink fit) on the flywheel that the starter engages (aka: starter crown).

XJ 2.1 td flywheel with ring gear (representative picture - Not mine)

 

Could it be removed and reversed, leaving good teeth facing the starter?
FWIW, there are a fair number of members at Comanche Club that are pretty heavy into the Renault diesels.

 

Thanks. I hadn't thought of the Comanche group. Flipping 180 occurred to me, but I wouldn't mind a back-up plan. I haven't seen the entire ring yet. So far I've located two. One sounds like only for flipping and the other is overseas with a HUGE freight cost involved. I'm hoping to find one from a dead 2.1 td that is being parted out.

 

I've flipped my fair share of ring gears using the heat n beat method with a torch and hammers. There's no need to get it red hot, just hot enough to expand it.

 

Just stumbled upon this. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1356439448489429/?ref=share

 

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Please email the facetube link you posted. the admin doesn't seem to like it. I will proceed with caution, but....
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https://comancheclub.com/topic/71016-21l-diesel-group/

 

Thanks. Found one at Knik Towing in Wasilla Alaska. Searched for the car and engine style on car.part.com

 

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