Good thing I've got grade-8's in there. I put headers on mine and changed
out all the gaskets and hardware.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Kyle Vanditmars
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 5:45 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts
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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