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You won't get a socket on either mount bolt..... (archive)
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Posted by Don C on January 20, 2002 at 21:20:00:

In Reply to: Starter Motor posted by Joe on January 20, 2002 at 19:43:14:


You need a skinny box wrench - like the one that comes in the Bimmer tool kit in your trunk. On my 84 533i The bottom bolt is not too hard to reach, I moved the coolant overflow tank to gain arm room. The top one however is another story! On my car I was able to reach that one thru the top of the engine right up against the firewall.

I believe the Bentley recommends one of those half moon shaped wrenches for the top bolt.

Good luck.

Don C



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