Remove starter to pull engine ?

[Jordan325iC]

I am pulling the m20 out of my '88 325is. The Bently manual says to remove the starter from the motor before you pick the motor out. Since it is kind of a pain to remove those starter bolts, I am wondering why I just can't disconnect the wires from the starter and pull the starter out with the motor?

Opinions?

[Sean]

Are you pulling the tranny too? if not, than you do. If not, then it can stay in. I usually pull the trans and motor together and just pull the engine harness out with the motor.

[Jordan325iC]

Are you pulling the tranny too? if not, than you do. If not, then it can stay in. I usually pull the trans and motor together and just pull the engine harness out with the motor.

Haha. I am pulling the tranny too. I assume you're saying it's OK to keep the starter on.

[browntown]

yes

[Sean]

Haha. I am pulling the tranny too. I assume you're saying it's OK to keep the starter on.

WOW.

I have no excuse for that post. That's just...wow. ;)

YES - if the tranny is comin out, the starter can stay. if the tranny is stayin in, then it must be removed - but the tranny has to be unbolted anyway. ;) lol

[Van Westervelt]

The bolts holding the starter on, are through the block and the tranny. That is the only reason it states that you must remove the starter. The wires are a given that they will have to come off. If you are pulling them together, just leave it on and undo the wires.

[ColdAccord]

^wrd its fine