3vz mounting bracket probs

[matman72]

Im trying to remove the RH mounting bracket, just below the no.2 timing belt cover, which i previously removed, (the engine is in the car), the damn bolt i'm removing is a few inches long (so far) and hitting the wheel well. Is there a way around having to remove this bracket, besides removing engine.?I took a pic but it was getting dark, you can see the bolt at least, therefore , see my problem.[IMG][/IMG]
Like i said its dark & bad pic sorry but you can see the shiny bolt sticking out above the crankshaft. Ive pushed it in a bit but when i pulled it out it hit the inside of the white fender there, so i cant remove the damn bolt.
Any advice?
thanx in advance
matt

[71Corolla]

I just did a timing job on my 3VZ, so I know the bracket does come out without doing anything special. I don't recall exactly how I did it, but I think I just maneuvered the bracket out with that bolt still in the bracket.

I'm putting the car back together later so I'll post back on how I got it back in if you don't figure it out be then.

edit - I lightened up your pic

[71Corolla]

K I just finished putting the bracket in. It's tricky (same as removing it). You have to put the one bolt into the bracket, then put it at a certain angle then fight with it to get it in there. It takes patience, but it will go in (and the reverse of course).

Here's some pics, hopefully it will give you some idea of what angle to put the bracket at. The first pic is where I placed the bracket initially, then lifted it up and put the bolt in, then angled it in just right. Like I said it takes patience but it can be removed without lifting the engine.

[matman72]

Thanx crolla,
that gives me a method to work with, i will perservere, and learn from it.
thanx again
Matt