Valver starter motor replacement

[Sym0n]

Is this really as much of a b**ch to do as I'm making it or is there an easier way?

It's a Mk1 Ph2. So far I've removed three 16mm bolts that go through the gearbox bell housing and one of the two 13mm bolts that secures the mount to the block...but for the life of me I can't get the second to budge a mm and the manifold doesn't exactly help to get to the thing.

Does anyone have any hints/tips/cheats? Or should I just remove the manifold and stop pissing about? lol

Stupid French design

 

[Mark One]

I woulda removed the downpipe and manifold to start with TBH mate, it wont take you too long and you'll probably bleed less.

 

[Sym0n]

To be honest I was being lazy and thought that the starter motor was only held in by the three 16mm bolts...until I removed them and the thing still wouldn't budge PMSL.

Ah well manifold will be off in the morn and hopefully I'll be able to set the starter motor free.

Thanks