1987 Ford Aerostar bolts on passenger side exhaust manifold

1987 FORD AEROSTAR
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UNHOLYBEAST143
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1987 Ford Aerostar 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

is there a suggested method for getting at the bolts on the passenger side exhaust manifold? the ones at the top are rusted and the bolt heads are stripping.
Oct 27, 2009 at 3:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure you spray them with penetrating fluid a couple times and allow it to sit. After that, I usually lightly tap them with a brass hammar. Finally, make sure to use a 6 point socket so you don't strip the head. Keep in mind, it is common for them to break in the head. Then they are really a problem.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
Jan 23, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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