Hello everyone, I am in the process of removing the upper intake on my 1989 5.0 F-150 and I was able to remove the 5 bolts, but the one under the manifold is giving me trouble. The Haynes manual calls it a screw, but does not say what type of head it has. the head looks like a torque, but I am not able to get any of mine in position. Does anyone know of a trick or know of the tool I need for the removal?

Thanks

 

It's been a few years, but IIRC, it is a Torx head, not sure of the size. I do remember that a 3/8" socket drive will not fit, but a 1/4" drive with appropriate extension will slip right down in there from the top.

 

Got it!