XLTrunner
Explorer Addict
- Joined
- April 19, 2015
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- City, State
- MN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 Explorer XLT 4.0SOHC
Appears the need may be near to replace the gaskets on my '98 SOHC. Can someone reveal the secret to removing the rear lower mtg bolt (the one next to the firewall and a/c-heater box)? Was at the local U Pull and thought I'd get the lay of the land (sort to speak) in removing the valve covers. Driver side is easy enough once the Upper Intake is removed. Passenger side is more difficult with hoses in the way...and, that darn rear mtg bolt. I removed the heater hoses at the firewall and still couldn't get a socket on that bolt. Tried a flex extension and was finally able to get the socket on it. But, the flex extension twisted when I put torque to it with my wrench. Don't see how a universal swivel will get me there, either. Do I really need to remove the a/c-heater box to get at it?
