One very stuck starter motor

Spent most of last night fighting to get the starter off my 300tdi.

Got it unbolted but it seems impossible to get the thing out. Seems like there just isn't enough space. Turbo and engine mount getting in the way.

Feels like I need to take the exhaust manifold off but that seems a nutty thing to have to do.

Am I missing something obvious as it feels like its almost out but there just isn't enough space.

Was a N/A diesel converted to 300 tdi out a disco by the previous owner.

Thanks for any words of wisdom or encouragement

Ian

Wish I could help I'm stuck with a sheared pesky bolt on top left how did you get it out

i do remove manifolds ,

So removing manifold sounds easy!! Do you need anything special to put back some gasket etc

Excuse rubbish English there

I can only wish my starter motor would stay still

It is a manifold off job. Seems the gap I have is about an inch less that the width of the motor measured across its skinniest bit. Nuts is what it is...

JonathanRollason said:

So removing manifold sounds easy!! Do you need anything special to put back some gasket etc

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only new gasket if old is in poor condition