98 Jetta Starter--can't get it out!!!!!

[preciouskimmy]

We can't get the $%^&#$@# starter out. Can anyone help. We've removed all of the bolts, put it up on jacks, banged it with a hammer--is there sometihing that we're missing. By the way it is a 2.0 K2. Also, just for the heck of it, is it worth keeping with 130000 miles on it,we've put in a new h2o pump, timing and accessory belts, new muffler system and now this allin 6 months--i'd like your opinion.
Best regards,
Kim

[veedubmechanic]

the starter goes inbetween the front engine mount and tranny and block. youhave to remove the front mount bracket to get the starter out.