I'm in the process of removing the starter from my '84 300d-t (wish it were a non-turbo at this point, could then remove from under hood). This has proven to be quite difficult, and I have decided to call it a night; I will pick up a 10mm hex socket tomorrow, the hex key wasn't cutting it. 200k miles of under engine crud makes it all the more pleasant...
Any suggestions or simple morale boost offered at this point would be much appreciated.