Exhaust Manifold Options

[theblet]

What's in the blue circle?

Another broken bolt?

 

[kapinallinen2]

What's in the blue circle?

Nothing, there is a hole in the manifold and the gasket but not in the head so just a "stain" for the lack of better word.

edit: I really like the display quality on my 3 camera depstech 520 but the still shots are pretty poor.

 

[kapinallinen2]

Another broken bolt?

No.

 

[kapinallinen2]

Actually, to call it a stud is not correct, it is a double ended stud LOL.

 

[rkjunior]

I installed the BD Diesel manifolds. Superb quality. Only time will tell though.

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Any update on how these have fared?

 

[Mr.Grid]

Could be referring to this? What a pain...
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Easy broken stud extraction. Rent a mig welder (120v) from Home Depot and weld a nut to the broken stud and spin right out. Did both exhaust manifolds on my 2011 Hemi Ram with broken rear studs, common problem.

 

[kapinallinen2]

Easy broken stud extraction. Rent a mig welder (120v) from Home Depot and weld a nut to the broken stud and spin right out. Did both exhaust manifolds on my 2011 Hemi Ram with broken rear studs, common problem.

I have an 250 amp ESAB, no matter what, still a pain in the butt.

 

[Jsierra88]

I was given a date for the repair that was requested prior to warranty expired. RAM dealerships sucks DICKS.
Take a look at this. Has anyone tried to seal it with JB weld. this isnt a warp or a small crack. i technically have two headers as it split in halve.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I was given a date for the repair that was requested prior to warranty expired. RAM dealerships sucks DICKS.
Take a look at this. Has anyone tried to seal it with JB weld. this isnt a warp or a small crack. i technically have two headers as it split in halve.

Can't blame the dealer if the parts aren't available.

 

[ClancyO]

Just dropped fluffy at the dealer. 34k, right side leak. (Didn’t look not sure how bad - stud or crack). This thread started mid/late 2023 and an early post says that dealers are limited to 4 a month (one every 7 days). Service writer confirmed this and then stated they have a SIX (6) page list! If each page only has 30 lines that 6 x 30 x 7 = 1260 days! 3.5 YEARS.

 

[alex20]

Has anyone installed the BD manifolds on only one side without upgrading the other? I confirmed my passenger side is cracked on my 2020 with 64K miles tonight. The driver’s side is fine. Have our first baby coming in the next three weeks and not looking to spend more than necessary if I can avoid it. At the same time if the BD replacements are better I would rather buy for the one side and hopefully not have to replace the passenger side again. Otherwise I will be scrounging for an OEM replacement online, unless the allocation/supply chain issues have been resolved.

 

[PurpleRT]

I would buy the pair and just replace the problematic side and wait and replace the other when the time comes.. I say when because the other side will eventually crack and have the same fate. I will also check the opposite side to make sure it isn’t also cracked during the installation.


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[Backyyrodyy]

I ordered a pair of the OEM manifold kits for $220.28 shipped.

 

[Cbty2050]

Another option is the dorman manifolds i believe they are under $150/side on rockauto. I have installed a couple and they are definitely a better design vs oem.

 

[Backyyrodyy]

Another option is the dorman manifolds i believe they are under $150/side on rockauto. I have installed a couple and they are definitely a better design vs oem.

this is nice..

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Honestly, do both and call it a day since the other will most likely happen and you already spent the money, plus possible less chance of breaking bolts in the process.

 

[PurpleRT]

You might be surprised once you do one side check the other it might be cracked as well.


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