OK I'm stumped.

I cannot get my starter bolts loose. I have PB Blasted, used heat, used socket swivels and I can't make the bolts budge.

Anyone know any tricks??

TIA

It's been a while, but I think I got the upper one off using a wrench from above - took forever as I could only get about 1/8 of a turn before repositioning the wrench. This was on an 87 740 b230f.

Ron

Upper starter bolt? Getting this one loose took me three hours! I think the series of tools I used went in this order. A 3/8 drive socket, 3/8 drive high-quality universal joint, about 1 foot of 3/8 drive extensions, a 3/8 to ½ adapter, about one foot of ½ inch drive extensions, ½ inch drive breaker bar, about 1 foot of pipe. The series of extensions ran alongside the transmission. All four wheels of the car were sitting up on 10 inches of solid strong 6x10 wood. The car was in gear, emergency brake on, and wheels chocked. While I loosened the bolt, my friend held a wrench on the nut from the front side under the hood. My intake was off at the time. I don’t know if this helps, but I hope so. I know how to cuss in Spanish and English so this helped a bit, but it was still a job. Hope this helps.
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Thanks everyone for all the information and advice, Doug C. 81 242 Brick Off Blocks, stock, B21F, M46; 86 244, B230, 140k , auto.

thanks everyone.

The reaseon I am pulling this is not because it's bad but I need to pull the head.

$400 Junkyard car with hole in head at TStat housing. I thought it would be easier to do the jam the flywheel trick as opposed to the rope trick. I am leading toward the rope trick presently.

Doug I may try your way though, I have tried most of that minus the preaker bar and pipe.

Hello,

Went through the same experience about a month ago. The only answer is an impact wrench. I used an electric one.

Happy Bricking!!!

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Richard - '87 245 DL , '82 242 GLT - Half a million km between them!!!

Thanks Richard, I may have to rent one