Can I reuse exhaust manifold studs?

You could reuse them, if you think they look good, but your chances of one breaking later have gone up now. I replace them every time, just heat the area around the studs, and melt a candle or crayon into the threads, let cool, they should come out easy, may need to heat again.

Is a broken manifold bolt bad?

the manifold bolts broken do cause damage. first the O2 sees more air so the PCM dumps more fuel to make the engine run with a rich mixture this then damages the converter.. this is why these must be checked often and fixed quickly. the other reason is the manifold will get distorted then try to find a replacement.

Should you replace exhaust manifold studs?

When you replace the manifold with a new one, it will be prone to the same warping that broke the bolt originally – so at the very least, be sure to replace all of the bolts with OEM mounting bolts or studs.

Can I reuse my header bolts?

The stock header bolts can be reused many times. As long as the threads look good and your not wanting to spend the coin on new ones go for it.

What to do if exhaust manifold bolts are damaged in Dodge Ram?

A bolt extractor can be used that works itself into the bolt, making it possible to turn. Extractors may also prevent damage to the cylinder head threads. Left-handed drill bits can also be used. When damage to the cylinder head threads, a heli-coil can be used to repair the damaged threads.

Can a Ram 1500 exhaust manifold be replaced?

Rep said , no need to waste 700 to 800 dollars on it but its under warranty still. Really disappointed in the Ram 1500 Right now ……. Click to expand… I never heard dealer replace the manifolds. The proper way to do it is to resurface the manifolds so they’re not warped and replace all bolts.

Why is my exhaust manifold leaking on my Dodge 1500?

Ask the rep why aren’t they changing out the manifold since that the reason they busted the bolts off the manifold. Rep said , no need to waste 700 to 800 dollars on it but its under warranty still. Really disappointed in the Ram 1500 Right now ……. Click to expand… I never heard dealer replace the manifolds.

Why does my Dodge Ram make a noise?

The noise comes from exhaust gases leaking past the manifold gasket, and if it becomes bad enough, can lead to lowered engine performance and fuel economy. The exhaust manifold bolts are subjected to high amounts of heat while the engine is running, particularly the rear cylinders.