I was looking over the upper intake manifold on my 96 F350. I need to pull it so I can change my PCV valve and might as well do the TPS while its out. I understand how to get it out except for one bolt that I can barely see. There is what appears to be a Torx head bolt way underneath there, and I would like some advice on how to get to this bolt and what, if any, special tool I need to get to it. Thanks!
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You know what? I just did the same job about a year ago and I can't remember the details of that torx to save my life. The irritating thing is that it seems you need a long, narrow torx socket because the space in there is so narrow.
The only thing I do remember is that I was unable to get a torque wrench on that one when I reinstalled the plenum, but that may have been a space consideration since mine was in a van.
Best suggestion I have for you is call your Ford dealer and ask one of the techs what size torx it is and what they suggest. The techs I've talked to have been pretty helpful on that stuff.
CJB
The bolt is a T-40 Torx. Snap-On has a version with a 6.5" long bit specifically for this job, part # FTXEL40E
Before the tool came out, we used to glue a T-40 1/4" hex bit into a 1/4"X1/4" drive socket and get them that way.
Ah, exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you greatly! Another good reason to see if I can go buy more tools, although I think I have a T-40 bit in a set somewhere.
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