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HELP...HELP...HELP...(I need my car back!!!!) --> 1990 240 DL Auto. Starter Bolts problem... 200 1990

posted by  Matt L on  Tue Mar 5 05:09 CST 2002
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To get the top starter bolt, I use (in order):

1. standard (not deep-well) 1/2" 6-sided socket
2. universal joint
3. 36" of extensions
4. big f'n breaker bar

I do this from under the car with the front wheels up on ramps. I run the end of the breaker bar almost parallel to the ground and pointed out the driver's side of the car, lay on my back under the car, and then pull down on the end of the breaker bar with my left hand, and my right hand holds the end of the breaker bar connected to the extensions steady.

If you run the extensions along the side of the transmission as I described in my previous post it's *almost* a straight shot and the u-joint doesn't do a whole lot. I've never had problems with the socket slipping off the bolt head.






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