How do I remove the head bolts

Tiny
HOMER47
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  • 1999 FORD CONTOUR
  • 180,000 MILES
I keep breaking the #45 bits and don't want to strip them out. Also can I reuse the old head bolts? The head gasket is blown and I'm trying to remove the head bolts o my 1999 ford Contour. Is there a way to remove them easily? Would a air impact work better then my ratchet

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Saturday, July 13th, 2013 AT 7:13 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure you have a quality T-45 socket. The cheaper ones always break. As far as the head bolts, they should be replaced.

An impact wrench will most likely strip the bolts. Use your ratchet.
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Saturday, July 13th, 2013 AT 8:16 PM

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