aroo1986 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Hello all.. In need of some info here I have a 2012 Ford edge 3.5L and this past weekend wanted to put some new plugs in the vehicle. So I get everything taken off and when I'm loosening the bolts around the intake manifold I notice a Bolt is lose that I haven't even touched... So I try and tighten it up to see if it will thread in and nothing. It just spins and spins at that point I was hesitant to take the manifold completely off since I've had no issues at all previously. So my question is what can I do for a broken Bolt assuming I can get it out are these sold individually through dealer? Secondly Ive put about 60,000 miles on the car and haven't had any problems so what are the risks I'm looking at as this is my daily driver. And my only vehicle? Any info would be greatly appreciated.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 The bolts are purchasable individually. Probably broken or the thread is stripped. Hopefully it's just broken, then you can take off the intake and retrieve the bottom half with a pliers or similar tool. You may need to PB Blaster it after covering up the intake ports to get it to come out. http://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts-list/2012-ford-edge/intake-manifold.html?Filter=(30393) Which bolt in particular is the issue, can you identify it in a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aroo1986 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Yea i just didnt take it apart totally yet. This weekend ill tear it apart and see what its looking like. But what are the risks im taking since ive driven the vehicle a few years now with it like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I would take a wild guess and say minimal, not knowing which bolt we are talking about. I think the long bolts (there are 2 of them) are probably more important. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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