OH ya, there is a vacuum can under the intake that's the size of a starter,( remove front drive shaft to get to it) remove that and you will see the starter... The other thing is if you managed to get the starter unbolted from the trans, I dont think there is space to get it out with the front Diff there, that is bolted to the oil pan.... The sound deadening pad becomes a PTA also, it starts to sag, and grow right where you need to be...

My opinion is the easiest way is to pull the intake mani, TB, The gaskets seem to be re-usable, viton or super rubber! Now the PCV, there should be a kit somewhere, 5 hoses & PCV... When doing this, remove the oil dip stick tube and make sure its not plugged, about 50% are...