[Roadsters] OFF topic manifold question 92 Ford Ranger

Eddie eddietude at socal.rr.com
Thu Dec 17 23:09:46 MST 2009


Several years ago I had a similar problem with an oil plug that had the 
head stripped so badly a wrench couldn't grab it.  I welded a short bolt 
to the plug, and was then able to put a wrench on that bolt and it came 
right off.

The heat of welding the new bolt to the old part may also help loosen 
stuff...

Eddie

Andy Cost wrote:
> Weld a wrench or socket to the bolt.  The heat will help break the threads
> loose and the welded on socket won't slip.  You are probably suffering from
> galvanic corrosion which is caused by dissimilar metals in contact with each
> other.
>
> Andy
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> Sorry for a Ford Ranger question on the list but with the wealth of
> knowledge
> in this family maybe someone can offer a suggestion.
> My 92 Ford Ranger I use only to plow my dirt road. The exhaust system came
> apart at the V6 manifold taking due to rust a chunk of the drivers manifold
> with it.
> The manifold is bolted (not studs and nuts) with 3" long bolts with tiny 10
> MM
> heads. Even a 6 point socket starts to round the head of the bolt. I don't
> think putting a torch to it will do the aluminum cylinder head any good. The
> bolt threads are buried and can't get penetrating oil to. I need to get this
> off. (grind it to bits ??????? )
> ANY THOUGHTS
>
> Dave
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