broken starter on yamaha 800r

[Jollyroger1]

went to replace the starter on a 2004 Yamaha wave runner 800r and the nose of the starter broke off inside flush with the engine block. Any ideas how to get it out? Thanks

[PrickofMisery]

Re: broken starter on yamaha 800r

Pull the flywheel cover.
I have a nice and clean OEM starter if you require another one.

[Jollyroger1]

Re: broken starter on yamaha 800r

So now is it that I hafta also pull the fly wheel and starter clutch? Then try to tap the piece out with a deep well socket? I am concerned about damaging the engine block. UGHHH!!! Please Help!

[PrickofMisery]

Re: broken starter on yamaha 800r

I don’t know exactly what you have going, no of us do so post a few pictures.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

Re: broken starter on yamaha 800r

The flywheel & starter clutch can stay.

Take a deep socket & a 3/8 extension & drive the broken piece out.