GRATCH said:

Try summit like these (there are others, first link I searched)

IRWIN 5PC BOLT GRIP NUT REMOVER EXPANSION SOCKET SET | eBay

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jt_armstrong said:

I can feel for you. I went through a similar scenario last week with my '99 P38. Bottom bolt was piece of cake but the top one was a nightmare. Despite excellent coaching from Irishrover I was unable to get enough purchase on the top bolt. I eventually ended up taking the heat shield of the manifold and disconnected the manifold from the head. This gave me enough room to get in with the hex socket with a UJ and a bunch of extensions. Still couldn't move it with my 1/2" drive ratchet and needed my 24" master bar in the end.
This approach might be worth trying as the hex bolt is deep enough and might only be rounded at the edges. A good cleaning will help the socket get in more. Last resort is to remove the manifold altogether and then weld a hex socket onto the bolt. That should stop it from rounding...

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OwneDTBH said:

hi

need to replace the starter motor on my 1996 range rover what a hell of a job its turned out to be.

cars been in my path for about 6 months. ive had little attempts every now and then but time has come were i need to fix it or sell it.

my problem is i cant get the top bolt off the starter motor i got the bottom one off no problem but the top one is so hard to get at and when i do get at it, it just wont budge.

just want to know if anyone has ever replaced there starter motor on range rover p38 how did you do it and what tools did you use, any help would be great thanks.

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Irishrover said:

:behindsofa:
Five pints of Guinness, an 8mm a/f allen key x 1/2" sq.drive socket, couple of extensions, set of gas bottles and a copy of RAVE..........Everything is possible !!!

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