Alright I'm slowly making headway on my clutch install. I have all the bolts taken out to remove the tranny except the starter motor bolt. It was relatively easy to lossen to begin with, however, the farther out the bolt came, the harder it was to turn. I believe this means that the thread is stripped, correct? Should I get it out w/ brute force or is there any technique to get these bolts out (keep in mind there is not much room to maneuver tools under the starter motor).

Here's a pic from the instructions I'm following:

Sorry for the repetative topics about my clutch.

 

Just work the bolt in both directions, come out a full turn then back in a half turn, keep going like this - it should come. A bit of WD40 would help too. Good luck!

 

I was just scarred about ripping the head of the bolt off, but I'll try your suggestion.

 

Get a spray called Penetrating Blaster (*PB* Spray) - it comes in a funky white and yellow can.

Those starter motor bolts are incredibly long and are hardened - I doubt it's stripped.

 

make sure that bolt isn't last to come out.... excessive presssure by the tranny will definitely make it hard to remove