It is an 8mm allen head. You can do it with an "L" shaped allen wrench. It
sucks. But you can do it.
I like to work from inside the engine bay. Again, it sucks, but you can do
it.

-Craig

On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 4:00 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, that long bolt has an Allen type socket head.  I think it is 8 mm.
> You need at least 15 inches of extensions and a rachet while you reach
> above the starter and trans.  The bolt is captive when the starter is
> in place; remove it completely after you drop the starter.
>   The AT starter shaft is completely supported by the starter
> housing; no bushing involved.
>
> Disconnect the neg battery terminal before starting.   :-)
>
> have fun,
> Larry A.
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 3:42 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Is the top bolt holding the starter in an allen bolt?  Anyone know what
> > size?  BTW-Picking uo a new starter later and want to get this one
> out...do
> > I need the starter bushing?  Hate to drive back over there later.
>  Thanks.
> > Michael in San Antonio
> > 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> >
>