Trans Removal / Clutch Replacement

[JMW325i]

Hello all. I am new to the forum and need some help. I am replacing the clutch on 2004 E46 with the OEM dual mass clutch/flywheel set up. I have the exhaust, drive shaft, skid plate, cross members, etc. all off. I removed most of the bell housing bolts. The engine is rocked back but I still can't get my fat hands to the top 2 bolts to guide a socket with long extensions, wobble ends, universals, etc. in from the rear of the trans. No matter what I do I still can't get to the 2 top bolts from the bottom of the car. I am considering removing the intake to access the 2 top bell housing bolts (one is the starter bolt) to get the trans off. Do you recommend removing the intake to access these two bolts? Does it make more sense to drop the engine mounts and lower the engine an inch or so to get a hand in there?

Also, should I upgrade clutch to "non" dual mass type? Any issues if I do? I heard that the OEM dual mass flywheel eliminates vibration. Is this a concern?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.....

[ineedabin2]

you can't jack it back up to the top and get them that way ,or use your 3 or 4 ft ft extension of even get them from the bottom or the side even after you jack it back up ,.