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bibbs68
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posted 11-01-2001 03:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for bibbs68   Click Here to Email bibbs68     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
A friend of mine has a '96. The bolts that hold the thermostat housing to the intake, well the one on the drivers side is broken off flush with the intake. Is there any way to get that out without having to remove the alternator, etc.? He took it to the Ford dealership and they were going to charge him $600. I figured with all the great guys and gals here, someone may have a "cheater" way to get to it. Anyway, thanks for the help in advance!
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 11-02-2001 05:21 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Sounds like it's drilling and Easy-out time.

It won't be an easy job, but $600 is insane.

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FiveLiterDreamer
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posted 11-02-2001 07:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for FiveLiterDreamer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
another option i've seen used is to weld a small bead onto the broken off bolt, then use this extra metal to remove the bolt. i.e. vice grips or grinding two sides to slip on a wrench. good luck

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