finally got done installing the starter, reinstalling the transmission pan and replenishing the steering fluid and trans oil. i had to go to the dealer to get a gasket for the pan but to my surprise there is no gasket for it but instead they gave me an rtv to use.. this car is actually for my...
today 7/19, i encountered the same dilemma you guys experienced in removing the starter.. had to removed the transmission pan which has the other half of the dip stick attach to it and also one fitting i think is for the steering fluid.. with those two things out i yank the old and put the new...