bbbc3
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- Oct 21, 2012
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- Location
- Tulsa, OK
- Vehicle Year
- 1985
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Size
- 2.8 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
Hey guys, as I was checking over my engine I noticed oil seepage around the head gasket on the driver's side that I could not confidently rule as a head gasket leak. I noticed oil around the long bolt that holds the intake manifold to the block (directly under thermostat housing). I set my torque wrench to 22lbs and the bolt was turning very easy. I kept turning then suddenly POP! I broke the bolt. I'm going to take my time planning how to extract this broken bolt. In the meantime, what are the possible side effects of running the engine in this condition? Is it even worth trying to drill out the bolt?