I'm posting here because it's a tool related problem. I'm pulling V-6 engine out of a '97 Ford F-150 cab forward design and need
to remove the upper intake manifold (to gain access to inject wires and fuel line connections). Have all but two bolts out and
have round off the heads on the remaining two. I've been using a 8 mm six point socket. Now, what are my alternatives here. Is
there a better socket design I should try such as the spline socket. Or should I try, maybe a dremel tool to grind off the heads
of the screws as they're down between the aluminum runners of the manifold and one on the back side under the cowling area. I've
measured the bolt diameter and it's 0.227", that's between a M5 and M6, so is this a special bolt built by Ford or what?
Frustrated. bjr
to remove the upper intake manifold (to gain access to inject wires and fuel line connections). Have all but two bolts out and
have round off the heads on the remaining two. I've been using a 8 mm six point socket. Now, what are my alternatives here. Is
there a better socket design I should try such as the spline socket. Or should I try, maybe a dremel tool to grind off the heads
of the screws as they're down between the aluminum runners of the manifold and one on the back side under the cowling area. I've
measured the bolt diameter and it's 0.227", that's between a M5 and M6, so is this a special bolt built by Ford or what?
Frustrated. bjr