How do I remove the head bolts

1999 FORD CONTOUR
180,000 MILES
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HOMER47
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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

Thanks
Jul 13, 2013 at 7:13 PM
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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.
Jul 13, 2013 at 8:16 PM