Using a different pitch bolt is not going to work if leaving the threads. M8 is the diameter of the bolt, the 1.5 or 1.25 is how many threads per millimeter. Your situation, is like using a 3/8 24 bolt in a 3/8 16 threaded hole. I would replace with the same pitch bolt, in stainless, and use anti-seize on the threads.I’m going to try and do the repair this week instead of wasting time at the dealer,
Are the correct replacement bolts M8x1.25? I was thinking of leaving the flange threaded if possible and going to a 1.5 bolt with a nut
Thanks for the heads up and clarification. Any specific anti seize for the stainless bolts?Using a different pitch bolt is not going to work if leaving the threads. M8 is the diameter of the bolt, the 1.5 or 1.25 is how many threads per millimeter. Your situation, is like using a 3/8 24 bolt in a 3/8 16 threaded hole. I would replace with the same pitch bolt, in stainless, and use anti-seize on the threads.
Don't walk but run from that dealership. That's about as shady as it gets. Find some random muffler shop, probably be $50-100Count me in on this problem. I’ve got the Mopar Vehicle Protection Plan warranty figured it would be a quick day at the dealership a couple bolts and a $200 deductible and all would be right in the Ram world. Turns out I was wrong. MVP warranty doesn’t cover exhaust components. The dealership tech won’t drill the old broken bolt out. The only way they’ll fix it is a new muffler and a nearly $2,000 invoice. A truck with less than 72k miles shouldn’t need $2,000 worth of muffler work.
Screw that dealer, most shops will charge 1hr to 1.5hr to replace gasket and bolts.The only way they’ll fix it is a new muffler and a nearly $2,000 invoice.
One of my jobs in my former life, was a muffler shop manager. Back then 20 bucks or a 12 pack would have done it. We used to do a lot of hangers and clamps for beer money. Back then, we could drink in the shop after close, that may have changed.Count me in on this problem. I’ve got the Mopar Vehicle Protection Plan warranty figured it would be a quick day at the dealership a couple bolts and a $200 deductible and all would be right in the Ram world. Turns out I was wrong. MVP warranty doesn’t cover exhaust components. The dealership tech won’t drill the old broken bolt out. The only way they’ll fix it is a new muffler and a nearly $2,000 invoice. A truck with less than 72k miles shouldn’t need $2,000 worth of muffler work.