So got every thing unbolted and disconnected. I can’t however get starter motor far enough forward fir the splined end to drop down ie to clear the housing where it bolts in , I can turn it but it won’t get clear.

Any ideas? Thanks 2012 tdv8 Westminster arrived Jan 19 gone Dec 23

200 TDi discovery bobtail gone
RR classic v8 bobtail gone
300 tdi Discovery 3 dr gone

Have a look at this post

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic50836.html

about 2/3 way down page one by mpirie, it's a bit of a juggle, but very clear on how to. Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

Yes seen that before eventually managed to get it off and out of car, Had a similar issue getting new one in but all out back together and starting ok. A very tight fit all round! 2012 tdv8 Westminster arrived Jan 19 gone Dec 23

200 TDi discovery bobtail gone
RR classic v8 bobtail gone
300 tdi Discovery 3 dr gone

 Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

Glad you finally got it sorted Bob!

Mike