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May 30, 2008 | 08:08 PM

lost190

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I am stuck, need HELP!

Hey guys
I have a 2001 F150 with the v-6 engine. A couple of days ago the truck started leaking water and overheating. I figured it was the waterpump so I replaced it, come to find out that wasn't the problem. When I was refilling the radiator water started pouring out and i found a broken aluminum elbow piece that connects the heater water outlet tube to the manifold under the throttle body. I got the replacement part but the problem is there is about an inch worth of aluminum pipe stuck in my manifold that i cannot get out. It is in a difficult spot an I do not have a lot of room to work with, any suggestions on getting it out?

Thanks for any help you can provide!

May 31, 2008 | 05:17 PM

mjunk1

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Could you use like a brake hone and just "wear" it out of there? Those brake hones usually have a flexible end that can bend some for your tight area. That's my .02

May 31, 2008 | 08:19 PM

monckywrench

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I'd consider Dremel cutting a line down it then trying to pull it out with the tension released. Maybe heat and bend the tip of a long screwdriver to grab it.

May 31, 2008 | 09:30 PM