sorry for the confusion. the bolt snapped just above the driver side cat on the flanges holding the pipes together. the manifold bolt head got rounded thats all. it also just happens to be the last bolt in the driver side manifold. so i pb'ed it all day today and bought
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952060000P a damaged bolt remover. i hope this works. if not i am at a loss. the passenger side went much smoother so far, famous last words. i only have to two rear bolts closer to the rear of the engine. so i am about 7 hours into the project and nothing removed. is that normal or am i a snail?