3.8L broken belt tensioner bolt

google some pics of that motor to see what you're dealing with .

many on U-tube

I will try tomorrow! the only way to see what I am dealing with is in a mirror. 4" only between motor and frame of the car. I cannot find a parts breakdown picture on the web for the front of this motor. I have searched everywhere that I can think of incl.youtube. The local mechanic turned down the job too tough.....help pls.

is there any part of the bolt sticking out ? It's worth a shot if you can get vise grips on it .

No, it is about 1/4 inch below the surface. I have tried a flex drill extension and can barely scratch the bolt. Not enough room for a 90 degree adaptor. I called a ford garage and they don't have an IPB that shows if that block is removable. Think I will just try...what choice at this point? Tried welding didn't work!

FYI Thay aluminum block did come off by those 3 nuts and I have it off so I can now remove the broken bolt. End of story!

great , I had a 99 taurus and I replaced two tensioner pullys in four years ,now we know.