ROFL
I once flipped an E12 on its roof after dismantling to get the drive shaft, etc.
out. My neighbours love me.
I think you can also get that bolt out with a crowsfoot wrench. I still have a
few left over from my small block CHEBBY days. Pretty sure four feet of
extensions and you really do need a wobbly socket. I have a Snap OFF wobbly that
i use on the very end.
Speaking of dragging. I am building a 71 coupe(hoping to stuff an V12 in,looking
for a wrecked 750 or so.) which will eat your E30.;-)

cheers
PS you can search the groups files without offending anyone cant ya!! One final
thought. The Bavarian DEFENCE BOYS(Senior Six(Sicks)) might have a FAQ on
removing that pesky bolt. Everybody has trouble with that one the first 20 or 30
times....
Best Egards

--- In bmwe28@..., Roosevelt Carter <jrooseveltcarter@...> wrote:
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> thanks.
> Have considered just making an access hole in the floor just to get it out,and
have a good modification if I need to do it again down the road...as for the e30
guys, I was there for quite awhile,but since I don't quite "fit in" I left,too
much riducule and torment due to the fact I don't want to have a ride thats
common.And I refuse to spend alot of money on stuff I can either make
myself,or "borrow" from Ford.(amazing what all can interchange) My big down
fall..I use the e30's as dragsters on short tracks...so I am not that popular
among the crowds.
> PS- I have been guilty of slicing a entire structure just to get a drive out
without hastle.
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>  Will see what all I have to do,heck might as well just go all the way,drop
everything,and stick the new trans. I been holding onto all this time,wouldnt
hurt any.
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> From: RESTART <restartthemachine@...>
> To: bmwe28@...
> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 10:44:55 AM
> Subject: [bmw e28] Re: new guy,BIG question...
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> Hi there newbie,
> With the E28s I usually just cut the car in half. Just Joking. IIRC,
> I think you might have to raise or lower the engine a bit. I am
> pretty sure you can use a set of extensions(lots, like 2 or 3 feet),
> wobbly socket, and you have to get it from way back over the tranny.
> It helps to have someone looking in the engine bay to get the socket
> on the nut. Dont hold me to any of this.....
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> For humor, its true,I did once dismantle an e12 and cut the firewall
> out to get the engine
> and tranny apart. Good old days.
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> Seriously, i would pose the question on the E30 list. There are some
> real fantastic people over there.
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> www.restart. ca
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> art@restart. ca
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