OK, for anyone who has tried it, removing the T60 Torx bolt on the oil adapter can be difficult because of very limited clearance between the chassis and the bolt.

EZ Red Tools (available online) makes a real trick set of stubby Torx bits that fit into box or open end wrenches. These slip right into tight spaces and get the job done!

Adapter removed showing how much clearance would be needed for a standard 1/2 drive ratchet and T60 bit:



So, here is the solution. T60 in a 17mm box wrench:



More than enough clearance. Fits up close and personal on the oil filter adapter:



Cool set of tools. All the sizes you would ever need. About $35:



Never seen them in a store. But online tool joints have them:



My job was to remove the adapter. Installed WIX 51348. Mission accomplished:

 

The other thing you can do is just buy a cheap T-60 socket at the auto parts store and bang the Torx bit out of the socket and put a box-end wrench on it. Mine was a PITA, though, because I had to grind the damn socket off.

 

I heard about that technique. Kept putting the job off, and then saw these trick bits in a catalog.

Can't help but buy tools!

But speaking of adapting tools, I took a cheap box wrench and using a torch bent it just right to remove the distributor mounting bolt with no fuss. Tried the standard dizzy wrenches, but the AC hoses, motor mount, and other stuff seemed in the way.

There is always a way!

 

I did this and still couldn't get the damn thing to budge. The T60 Torx bit didn't fit there too snugly though. There was "play". Gonna tackle this again in the spring.

 

Check the bolt carefully. Some did not use Torx. They were hex allen style.