Passenger side manifold removal

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Dec 17, 2008 | 06:26 PM

79f150toy

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Passenger side manifold removal

I read through several pages of searches that didnt really address this issue. My exhaust manifold is leaking and will probably change the gasket after the holidays...but I looked at how to get the passenger side manifold off and it looks like I will have to remove the wheel well to access all the bolts to the head...Is that all?? or is there more stuff I need to take off???

Any tips or tricks that will expedite the gasket change????

BTW its a 90 f250 7.3 NA 4x4

...I think I am going to stop the annoying exhaust tap/manifold leak before doing the D60 swap but I want to have all the procedures before I get into it just to eliminate down time. Hopefully I can have it done in one afternoon...Thanks in advance!!!

Dec 17, 2008 | 07:18 PM

luthrobediesel

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Its really hard to get to the back bolts but you can do it without removing anything.

Dec 17, 2008 | 07:48 PM

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I was hoping to get enough room to use an impact to remove them, it saves me from busting my knuckles(I often dont wear gloves). there are about 4-5 bolts that are easily accessible but I dont know about the others. I hate trying to use swivels and stuff to break stuff loose-the heads of the bolts tend to get rounded off...does the inner fender interfere with some of the bolts?(it was already dark when I took a quick glance and Im at work now and didnt get a good look at the inner fender)...I know when I tried the driverside, it was a real pain to get to one bolt and I ended up not changing the gasket, but it didnt need to, I just had to pull the head and managed to remove it with the manifold attached...haha I know, I know...

Dec 17, 2008 | 09:52 PM

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Those bolts are special......... they have triangular threads so if you break one get the right one to replace it..... from ford.

Dec 17, 2008 | 10:02 PM

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Triangular threads???? Its not right-hand threads, right?? hopefully they dont break...perhaps soak them in pb blast about 24hrs before the expected time of extraction???? would an impact be a no-no??? turn the air down a bit???? i have a breaker bar but I dont know about the room needed....

Dec 20, 2008 | 05:33 AM

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I changed my passengers side manifold last winter. All I did was cut the plastic bottom of the fender well (with saws all) enough for easy access. Got right at it no problem all bolts came right out(lucky) . I just use the truck to plow snow and haul fire wood though. 83F350