E30 transmission torx

[John Goddard <jgoddard@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I haven't done this job myself, but some friends did it and cursed about it
for a long time.  I think the trick is to use several long extentions along
the side/top of the transmission.  Also, an impact gun is probably the way
to go.  I think Steve at http://www.ultimategarage.com/home.html has a
special 1/2" extention, with a 3/8"male end for the small socket.

John Goddard
88 M3

> Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 08:03:17 -0800
> From: "Zaphod & Trillian" <zaphod@domain.elided>
> Subject: <E30> HELP Can not get at top transmission Torx Blot
> 
> Does anyone know how to go about removing the top toxr bolt 
> that is on the
> drivers side
> of the transmission?
> 
> You can just see it from the engine compartment but to remove 
> it that way
> would require
> a torx box end wrench.  Does any one make one or is there 
> some special trick
> to removing
> that bolt?
> 
> *********************************************************************
>  Mark P.
>  '89  325is  (current problem child)
>  '84  318i    (old reliable)

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