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shogun
12-14-2020, 08:46 PM
tools for difficult to reach bolts/nuts: here the tools to get to the upper nuts of the transmission mounts on E32 and also same for the E34
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/1272321
3/8 inch flexible ratcheting t-bar, $20 from HF http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/1272323

Rustam
12-15-2020, 03:09 AM
tools for difficult to reach bolts/nuts: here the
Those options are rubbish, good to frustrate self. Much better and a PROPER option here. (Must account for frictional loss in the tool when turning to torque spec):
https://www.amazon.com/Reach-yourself-Tite-reach-Extention-Wrench/dp/B013P4C064/ref=asc_df_B013P4C064/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241941495556&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8747321497830261625&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004472&hvtargid=pla-422097108150&psc=1
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632 Regal
12-22-2020, 01:52 PM
tools for difficult to reach bolts/nuts: here the tools to get to the upper nuts of the transmission mounts on E32 and also same for the E34
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/1272321
3/8 inch flexible ratcheting t-bar, $20 from HF http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/1272323

On my sons E46 we got to the mounts fune but the top trans and starter bolts were impossible. Had to lower the rear of trans and lift the front of the engine to get access with about 4 foot of extensions. Installation was more fun.