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The passenger side front upper manifold stud seems to be missing or broken on my 09 5.4. No leaks that I can tell. I suspect it is broken off flush with the head. Can I replace just that one stud without removing the manifold? I can probably get an angle drill in there as well as an easy out without removing anything. I noticed new studs have a flange on them. Does that go between the head and manifold? If so, I can't get it in there without removing the whole manifold.

Any help appreciated.

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If it's not leaking -don't sweat it - may go like that "forever"

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Perfect. I'll leave it unless it starts to leak.
Thanks.