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  • E30NS
    Advanced Member
    • Mar 2013
    • 111

    #1

    M50 starter bolts...

    Swapping in a new starter into my 91 318is with a m50tu in it. Starter in the car is not threaded. Have the intake manifold and pretty good access to the starter. What can i use to hold the torx bolts while i get the nut off. Theres very little room between the tranny and frame for anything. What have you guys used? Thanks in advance!!
  • justin_l_
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Jun 2007
    • 1079

    #2
    Drop the rear trans mount use a long extension and a ratchet. Should be able to get at the torx from the back. A wrench will lock in place on the front.

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    • E30NS
      Advanced Member
      • Mar 2013
      • 111

      #3
      Ill do that if thats the only way, must be a way i can do it from up top.

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      • justin_l_
        E30 Enthusiast
        • Jun 2007
        • 1079

        #4
        weld a wrench to a socket in some sort of way that it can clear the firewall. Get creative if you don't want to get dirty.

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        • mpowerful
          E30 Fanatic
          • Jul 2013
          • 1273

          #5
          Swivel head ratcheting wrench.

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          • justin_l_
            E30 Enthusiast
            • Jun 2007
            • 1079

            #6
            Inverted torx is head, no gearwrench that is torx that I know of.

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            • Roysneon
              R3V Elite
              • Apr 2010
              • 4505

              #7
              A 16 point gear wrench would probably work if they don't strip, but it's not advisable per se. Dropping the trans a bit and doing it that way isn't going to be too difficult.
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