just wondering if anyone can talk me through or post a link to a video, for removing the lower manifold valley off a 96 LTD V8 ... got the upper manifold off/out the way, now need to remove the valley too see just how screwed it really is ... hoping theres a video i just cant find, so i know what need to actually come off and what i can leave connected

First thing you need is a big a*** spanner for the nut on the bottom of the heater pipe where it goes into the intake manifold.
Then remove the nut from the heater pipe hold down around #3 intake runner and remove the heater pipe.
You'll need a tube socket to get that bolt out of the intake manifiold.
Disconnect your fuel lines using the special tool available from auto parts shops.
No need to remove the rails or injectors.
Undo your intake bolts.
Mark your distributor rotor position and remove the dizzy.
you should be able to lever up the intake from the front

thanks mate ... got it out now, its buggered, hole the size of a 10c piece haha
replacement is on its way

cheers for your help, appreciated!!

No wuckers,
Just make sure you never use Tap water in your engine and you won't have that problem again.
Good opportunity to replace with a Cobra intake.