Originally Posted by 740iS

Since you "struggled to find any good information specifically about the starter on the E70 4.8" you simply decided to ignore the post (#18) where I gave you a direct link to the TIS that states it's location and steps you through the R&R of the starter, specifically on a 4.8i E70. So glad I tried to help you.

BTW those are E-Torx, not Torx bolts that retain the starter.

Since you didn't state specifically in your final post, I am hoping the foolish recommendation I made that your starter appeared to be the problem (post #12) we are left to guess if it worked.

Nice write up on how you performed the R&R but would like to know if this was the ultimate solution.