intake manifold fastener removal

[Ameer Antar]

I tried the screw extractors but they suck. The socket trick worked
instantly! Thanks for the advice, Chris. The only thing is I can't get the
socket off the bolt. Ah well, I used a 12mm socket from my crappiest set,
and 12mm isn't that common on the 5000. As for the exhaust side, only 2
studs snapped, but they seemed snapped before I even tried 'em. I also
noticed the other nuts were slightly loose... I wonder if that had anything
to do w/ the snapped studs. Thanks again for the help.

-ameer

At 04:46 PM 7/24/2002, you wrote:
>BTDT, I've had luck (of course depending on which runner it is that's bolt
>is chewed) using a 12-point socket hammered over the head of the
>bolt.  Just find a size that's a little too small, using a good quality
>socket of course, and hammer it over it.  Then turn the socket with your
>choice of universals and/or extensions and driver.
>
>Best of luck!!!
>
>Chris