How the F**k do I reinstall the top starter bolt?
 

Just replaced my clutch. The top start bolt was a bitch to get out, it seems impossible to reinstall it. Any tips? Can I approach it from the top?:crx:

Its possible you just have to find the right angle to attack it! I cant really help you much because the last time i bloted my starter, the motor was out of the car.

IIRC I removed the front passenger tire, but it was a bitch 1/8 turns all the way

if it doesn't go in by hand, you effed up.

+1 on that one, i remember it going pretty smooth on mine, tq. it down will be a pita though, but it should not be so bad, and yes, i did it from the top

I know I can get the bolt in I just don't remember how I unscrewed it and it's hard to find the right combination of extensions, etc to torque it. The bellhousing is on and everything else is lined up.

harbor freight wobble extensions own tranny swaps.

i do loves me some harbor freight. I'm going to go back at it especially since I know I don't have to crawl under the bitch again. Sometimes you need a little moral support...or a hug:greddy:

Go at it from the top.

+1, from up top, I think I fished a ratchet in there a few weeks ago for mine.

+1

from up top with no EGR in the way it's easy.

Oops I forgot that I have no EGR when I said it was easy from up top.

I have EGR and was still able to get it in from the top. I also had my buddy under the car who put the socket close to the bolt head and I helped to guide it onto the bolt. That made things easy too!

Removing the wheel helps. That and a few extensions and wobbles and cursewords.