I was installing header's on my 2005 dodge dakota and stripped two bolts on the manifold. One is on the lower part and the other one is on the upper part of the manifold. Any ideas how I would get these bolts off? I do not have much knowledge of which kind of tools I would use so if I need a drill bit, what kind of drill bit do I need? Anyways, any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

is the easy out a drill bit? Thanks, I didn't realize you posted a link to it. Thanks again.

 

i got one bolt out, i just let it soak in wd-40 for about an hour or so. The other one is still stuck, I don't think i'll be able to get that "easy out" tool in the area it's in. My friend suggested using a torch, if soaking it in wd-40 doesn't work, I'm going to try that next. Thanks.

 

you run the risk of burning the valve seals with a torch trust me, I had to rebuild a head due to it.

 

PB Blaster + EZ-out (or something similar) should do the trick, I'd stay away from the torch here.

 

leave the torch to the welders use a dam easyout! works amazing in my trade...

 

I don't think the easy out will fit. Hopefully the PB blaster will loosen it up. Also, the bolt I'm having problems with is on the lower part of the manifold, it's not close to the valve seals, so I'm not sure if the torch will have an effect on it. I might let the truck run for a little bit to get the manifold hot, maybe then the bolt will come out. I'll post back with any solutions.