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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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intake bolt removal

removing 86 351w intake.the last time i did this on a 84 351w,i snaped off 2 bolts flush with the block.how can i be assured this wont happen again.i will soak each bolt head with PB Baster before i start.thanks
 
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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Not easy but it usually works.

I have a 97 5.8, try this. The two vertical bolts/studs on the front corners of the manifold broke on mine. When removing any bolt/nut you are overcoming two forces, the clamping force which produces friction on the nut/bolt face and friction of the threads. You can minimize both by grinding the nut off or bolt head off, then remove the manifold. After the manifold is off you can use a stud remover (or vise grips) to grab the remaining stud/bolt and spin it out. Of course you will replace it with a stainless fastener right?
 
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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i hate to go through all that work of grinding bolt heads off.there must be another way of assuring no broken bolts when doing this job?
 
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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If you do find another way, I sure would like to know about it!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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i am going to call a couple of mechanics i know and see what they say.thanks for the advice,though.
 
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