Starter out to replace trans?

[viphoto]

Sorry for a stupid question but web searching this one I get mixed results. Pulling a late model 5 speed mated (with integrated bell-housing) to a m30b35 to replace with a 265 5 speed.... I find reference to the various bolts on the back and the 2 tough ones at the top but can't find a definitive answer on the bolts on the starter...
As always thanks for any input.

 

[Stevehose]

no the starter bolts to the block.

 

[HB Chris]

The starter nuts can be hard to access. The top one needs a 17mm box wrench on each side, socket won't fit.

The top left driver side nut on trans to bell housing is the other devil. No room for a socket, tilt engine down as far as you can, use alternating sides of a 17Mm box and an open end, whatever it takes! Even grinding down the rib on the trans there gives almost no additional room but highly advised to do this before installing.

 

[viphoto]

Thanks Guys!

 

[teahead]

anyone make a mini-starter that would make life easier?

 

[decoupe]

Bosch SR441x - smaller, lighter and more torque.

Fits the e9 and was used on 1988-1989 E24 6 Series 635csi 1/1988-9/1988 E28 5 Series 535i 535is 1989-1993 E34 5 Series 535i M5