Originally Posted by ConservativeGent

My '85 300SD's starter decided to suddenly die last Christmas Eve when I was doing some last minute shopping! I haven't been able to get to it until now (was away at school)

The connections were bad, so I replaced the terminal box (on the passenger wheelwell) and cleaned all connections to the starter. Still, the solenoid clicks once when I turn the key, and clicks once when I release it. Same result jumping it across the terminal box. I am reasonably sure it is the starter.

Anyway, I had the car towed home and don't have access to a lift. I also don't have access to air tools. I can get the front end up about a foot.

I am having trouble removing the two 10mm hex bolts behind the starter. I sprayed the bolts with PBlaster and they still won't budge. I'm using a wobble and 24" extension (3/8" drive).

Any suggestions? Thanks!