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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;calcol, post: 26301063, member: 77639&quot;]The bolt broke because they all had to be removed to replace the header gasket.&nbsp; This one was stubborn.&nbsp; My mechanic tried all kinds of tricks: lube, thermal shocking, gentle tapping, low force impact wrench.&nbsp; Finally tried a long-handled wrench, and the bolt sheared just below the surface.&nbsp; Then tried a lefthand twist drill bit, and it broke just below the surface.&nbsp; Replaced the gasket and other bolts, and there is little or no leakage.</p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s the only vehicle I own where folks (always men) ask if I want to sell it.&nbsp; It’s a 1977 F250 I inherited from my dad.&nbsp; Still only 130k miles, has the fancy trim, working 8-track player, bed liner, toolbox under the bed, rack and crane on the back, tow hooks on the front, 460 engine, dual fuel tanks, 1500-watt inverter.&nbsp; We only use it on the ranch except for service and fueling.&nbsp; Had a problem once where the carburetor needed work.&nbsp; Hard to find a mechanic that can work on auto/truck carburetors; no Ford dealer will do it.&nbsp; Finally, found shop 50 miles away; they did a great job.&nbsp; Easier to get a lawn mower or chainsaw carburetor fixed than one on an auto or truck.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now needs seals replaced on the power steering actuator.&nbsp; Local mechanic will give it a shot.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cal[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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