Starter replacement procedures?

Does anyone have a good link to a procedure for starter replacement? I just traded up my Audi for my dream E30 but she won't start and I'm suspecting it's the starter.

I've found all kinds of articles for going in under the transmission but I've heard there's another way from above, anyone know this? It would help me do it a lot easier as it's 10 degrees out here on a nice day and I'd rather now be out laying on the frozen ground haha.


BAM

You can reach the starter from above but the upper bolt is practically impossible to reach from above if I recall.

My experience with the starter was likewise, difficult to reach the upper bolt.
Are you sure it is the starter? Does the starter motor run?

You most likely will have to be under the car to get the starter changed. A small radiant heater under there with you may help keep your hands from freezing.

Bob in Lake Havasu

I was able to reach the top bolt from above by using an offset box end wrench. It actually wasn't too bad that way. It took me a while to figure that out.

John

Nope, false alarm. The battery was completely shit the bed but $90 later, it started right up after clearing the winter cobwebs out. She's a beauty.

Thanks for the help.