Trying to iron the kinks out of my 240D

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Bought a 240D in october and thanks to this forum I've gotten it well sorted enough that it shares daily duty with my VW. I really enjoy the car and believe it is running pretty darn well for a 240D.

That aside there are a few quirks and I figured I'd consult the pros.

1. The starter engages 6 or 7 out of 10 times (unless it VERY cold, like this morning @ 15 degrees, then its more times not engaging than engaging). It always spins when I turn the key but does not always engage the flywheel to turn the engine. Is it on its way out? Could I get away with just replacing the solenoid?

2. I really want to replace the motor mounts. The motor shakes like crazy and the mounts are so collapsed that I believe that is the cause. Last weekend I was pretty easily able to remove all the bolts except 1. Its on the engine side of the mount, tucked under a heat shield. I literally could not reach it. Is there some trick to getting to this bolt?

3. Would really like to replace the old style primer pump with a new bosch unit but an having a hell of a time getting it off, even with vice grips. Any suggestions?