Check your manifold bolts

[Blackdog]

I noticed a few days back that I was missing the last manifold bolt on the top closest to the firewall. So I made sure to put a torque wrench on the rest and went to the dealer and got the bolt under warranty. I just thought I'd pass this on to everyone that way you can all be sure to check yours as well.

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• 2001 Cummins, Black, QC, SWB, Agate Leather, Every Option Available
• 3:55's, Auto, 4x4, 2. 5" Skyjacker, 33x12. 50 BFG Mudders on 16. 5x9. 75 Weld Super Singles
• JVD Torque Enhancer, Big custom Injectors, Boost Module, HX35 w/12cm housing non-wastegated, High Stall Pro Torque Convertor, Performance Valve Body, Silencer Ring removed, K&N Air Filter
• No Muffler, No Resonator, Isspro Boost/Pyrometer Guages mounted on A-pillar
• Dee Zee Diamond Plate Toolbox, Bed Rails, Tailgate Protector, Chrome Rocker Panels, 4" Chrome Tip
• Westin Chrome Push Bar, Brush Guards
• White Face Guages
• Cobra 29 Sound Tracker Night Watch CB

 

[Blair]

We have seen a few of these including my truck.

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2000 2500 long box 6 speed with everything but cab roof lights,Pyro, Boost, K&N, 4" exhaust, BD Brake, OEM nerf bars (best fit), 1 877 511-5599

 

[TomGolden]

Yeah, I saw this as a small item in either Issue 29 or 30 of the print TDR on page 58/59 and checked mine last weekend. All mine were tight as a drum head, with right at 10200 miles on the engine.

Tom

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Tom Golden
Godzilla: Patriot Blue 2001 2500 SLT QC 4X4 LWB ETH/DEE, Tow & Camper packages, 3. 54 Ltd. Slip, 4 wheel disc ABS, Isspro EGT/boost gauges, black SmittyBilt nerf bars, K&N RE-0880 & pre-filter, no silencer ring, TDR decal, Jack holiday antenna ball

NRA Life/CRPA/El Dorado #26 F. &A. M. of California

 

[Sean Flanagan]

On my truck and a friend's 98. 5 a couple of the rear exhaust manifold bolts had been sheared off due to thermal expansion in the exhaust manifold (which was cracked as well). We think this is due to high exhaust temps for long periods of time where the manifold can heat up to close to the exhaust temp while the cylinder head stays nice and cool (190f). Neither turck is run over 1300f(pre turbo) but 1250 for a long time (10-15 minutes) can cause damage. Not to pistons or the turbo, but the manifold!

Luckily the dealer replaced both under warranty (at around 80k miles)

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98. 5 2500 QC LB 4x4 5spd, white. BFG 285x75x16
Cummins 24v w/ TST PowerMAX w/EGT and Boost gauges on A-Pillar. VanAaken CPC. K&N In the factory air box. Stock Injectors, Stock Exhaust (Geno's Muffler Eliminator). Re-routed breather stink tube, 2WD-low kit, SnugTop, JJ Stainless Running boards, Tow Hooks, Bushwacker Street Flares, and a Cup Smoothie.
83,000 miles (1/10/01)

 

[mopars1]

Hi guys, tell your dealer that you know about TSB #09-002-01. This is for engines built on or between Serial number 56419738 and 56777585, with a date of manufacture from January 01, 1998 to September 22, 2000. This information is available on the engine data plate located on the left side of the engine on the side of the timing gear housing. It involves adding exhaust manifold bolt retention straps to prevent torque loss of the bolts when pulling heavy trailers for an extended amount of time. This bulletin just hit my dealer today. Hope this helps you out some.

 

[Todd T]

I also found my clamp loose at the turbo. it was on the stock exhaust sytem. I think it was the source or fumes in the cab this winter. strong exhaust smell at stop signs not the "oil smell"

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Todd,
2001 Q-cab SB 4x4 5spd 3. 55's, A pillar Boost/EGT,Jardines 4" turboback kit, and more to come...