1998 Ford Contour

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
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  • FWD
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  • 98,000 MILES
I just repaired my timing belt but still won't start so I have to do timing over but the intake screw [bolt ]is now stripped any ideas on how to remove it
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 AT 11:53 AM

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Tiny
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Do you have the correct special tools and instructions for setting up that belt?

I assume this is a DOHC, vin#3
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 AT 12:17 PM
Tiny
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Yes I have the right tool but the head is stripped and all i'm doing is making it worse what can I do to get it out
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 AT 12:40 PM
Tiny
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It can be drilled and tapped and a heli-coil installed but if the hole is already destroyed, it may be too late for that. You may be looking at a new head at this point.
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 AT 12:46 PM

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