When I re-installed the starter in my '85 crew cab after a clutch job, I was
able to acccess the nut by sneaking a 17mm wrench up from the lower side.
The entry point is about where the exhaust pipe flange bolts to the cylinder
head.

I had considered removing the throttle until I noticed that I could get to
it from the bottom.

TomC
tcarrington@relitech.com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Lauterbach [mailto:jhlauterbach@email.msn.com]
> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 10:23 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Starter removal
>
>
> Thank you and a thank you also to Chris G for his post.  I
> went right out
> and checked the situation with a flashlight.  Just as you
> described.  Is it
> possible to get to the 17 mm nut w/o having to remove the throttle?
> Clearances look close, but it appears possible with much of
> care.  Hopefully
> there will be daylight tomorrow evening as this afternoon it
> was dark with
> much needed rain on its way.
>
> John
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: t <vbob@primenet.com>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 9:22 PM
> Subject: Re: Starter removal
>
>
> > The top bolt is the one that helps hold the bell housing to
> the engine.
> > There is a 17MM  nut on the engine compartment side right behind the
> > throttle valve assembly. It is possible to take off the
> throttle body
> > and get to the nut while keeping the hex on the otherside
> imobilized. A
> > PITA but easier than dropping the engine to get at that Allen Head.
> >
> > tim o'brien
> >
> > John Lauterbach wrote:
> > >
> > > Are there any good ways to remove the starter from an '84
> with 1.9L
> engine
> > > and auto transmission.  I have gotten the wires off and
> the bottom bolt
> (hex
> > > head) loose.  Top bolt has an internal hex opening.  I have the
> attachment
> > > for my socket set that fits the hex opening.  However,
> there appears to
> be
> > > no reasonable way to get at that bolt.  I have tried the
> extension rods
> from
> > > my socket set, but they put the ratchet in an almost unworkable
> position.
> > >
> > > I have checked archives and have not found the "magic
> bullet" that I am
> > > looking for.   I plan to order new starter in the
> morning, but I need to
> get
> > > the old one off ASAP, and I prefer not taking it to my mechanic.
> > >
> > > John Lauterbach
> > > Macon, GA
>