I'm afraid I have to agree: I had exactly that with mine and it isn't an easy job to replace, even if EssexBigAl does it for you. I did the technical bit - I made the coffee and did the swearing for him!
The worst bit and is responsible for the most colourful phrases is having to release the O/S engine mount and raise the engine.
I wish you well.....
on
As I read it this is on a diesel omega . . I can only advise from a V6 point of view
Like most jobs on the V6 omega . . . if you have done it once , the next time is a lot easier.
It helps if the engine starter motor area is oil free. Having done a starter motor change , I would suggest you have an assistant to pass you tools etc as you need them . I would probably do the next one in almost half the time it took me/us to do Ron's.
And that last sentence is not a reference to the Ronnettes song .
but you make a decent cuppa Ron . . .you do /ron ron