Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Loose Exhaust manifold bolts

[plongson]

During a routine oil change and general maintenance pre-flight walk-around to the mighty Cummins yesterday, I found both exhaust manifold bolts on #6 loose, very loose... I wonder what kind of damage I can expect to find to the Manifold gasket. Are these things very durable or are they fragile. Are they stamped sheet metal or do they have asbestos like material sandwiched in between. I think I caught it before it was loose for too long, but who knows... .

 

[Tcolesanti]

They are stamped steel. I would'nt worry about the gasket, just tighten them back up with some loctite and be on your way. My ATS manifold bolts backed out quite a bit, and I just tightened them back up with loctite, no worries, or leaks for that matter.

 

[darkhorse]

Here is a TSB on the problem. http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2001/09-002-01.htm

 

[plongson]

Thanks guys for the rapid reply, and I love that kind of news!! I am going to stop and get some of the retention straps as soon as I can. Thanks again...



Paul...