New starter motor installed on 1990 325 cab auto

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ianev
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Post Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:50 pm

FYI Mechanic said he needed to dislodge exhaust and transmission to get to top bolt for removal and replacement.

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Brianmoooore
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Post Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:26 pm

You need a better mechanic, or someone fitted the starter incorrectly in the past!
E30 starter motor is secured by nuts on the engine bay side. Bolts are torx type, and need to be held with a torx ring spanner, if they insist on turning.