I just noticed that one of the bolts on my driver's side manifold had shorn
off when I was tinkering on my Dak this past Sunday. I bought my truck used
about a month ago (it's a '92), so I'm not sure how long it's been like
this, but it'll be a pain in the ass to get fixed.
-Kyle
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David Stark <DavidS@ci.hayward.ca.us>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 1:45 PM
> Subject: DML: Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts
>
>
> >
> > Greetings.
> >
> > I'm new to this list but I've scanned the archives and see there has
been
> some discussion of this topic.
> >
> > Here's the deal. I have a 1997 Dakota with a 6 cyl engine. About two
> months ago I discovered the middle exhaust manifold bolt on the left side
of
> the engine had sheared off flush with the block. An independent repair
shop
> extracted the bolt, retapped the hole and made a new stud. The bill came
to
> about $200 which I thought was a bargain for the pain in the a** for doing
> this kind of job. (Note, I first took it to the dealer and they basically
> shook their heads and made expensive noises.)
> >
> > Last weekend I discovered ANOTHER manifold stud (this one is on the
right
> side of the engine) is sheared off. So. . .this time I called Dodge to
see
> if there was any recall/TSB action regarding this issue. The Dodge reps I
> spoke with were super cool. They claim that there's isn't any recall/TSB
> info but that they started a "Consumer Advocate File" on this problem.
The
> Dodge rep told me if they issued a recall that I would be reimbursed for
the
> work that was done to fix the problem.
> >
> > Bottom line: If anyone else has had to deal with this issue, I suggest
> you let Dodge know and, hopefully, they issue some official proclamation
> that may help take the sting out of what (for me) will be almost $500
worth
> of band-aids for their poor engineering. Let me know if you have any
> questions or want more information.
> >
> > Finally, if there is another cause for these studs shearing off (i.e.,
> poorly supported exhaust system) please let me know.
> >
> > Ciao.
> >
> > - Dave Stark, Pleasanton CA
> >
>
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