Luke,
You don't need to pull the engine to repair the bolt/stud. If you have any
mechanical dexterity at all, you could do it yourself. You didn't mention
whether it was a bolt or stud that broke off. If it was one of the studs,
its possible it may have broked off out hear the manifold. In this case you
could twist the old one out with a pair of vice-grips. I have no idea
though what a garage would charge you to drill/easy-out the broked bolt or
stud.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: Luke Trottier [mailto:luke@madwack.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 11:59 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: Help... 1998 Dakota 3.9 with Manifold leak.
I bought a used Dakota with 95K with a "Small Exhaust Leak" I found out its
a BROKEN BOLT that holds the Header onto the Manifold.. Do you have to
remove the engine to drill/tap this bolt? Why would this thing break
anyhow? Has anyone heard of these bolts just breaking? How much should I
expect to pay for this to be repaired?
Thanks!
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