Thanks for the vid. Excellent work. Doing mine this weekend.

Glad to see you straight edged the manifold.

When it comes to mechanic work on my vehicle, I suck. This video was so helpful when I told my self I can do it, I changed it with my friend and he said I looked like a pro doing it. This vid was so helpful. Subbed instantly!

This is a well done video. Thanks, you have been a great help!

The noises while being fast forwarded are soothing lol . Excellent video

You made this look so doable. Nice work!

I think this is where my leak is at as well passenger side . Gonna tackle the job this weekend thanks to this video .

Thanks for posting this. Going to be replacing my gaskets on my dakota this week. Fingers crossed it goes as smoothly as yours seemed to go. In in NY where rust is too common.

@LiilTyweezy

2 жыл бұрын

How did it go did any thing happen

@oasisx27

2 жыл бұрын

@@LiilTyweezy all repaired! One stud broke off flush with the head.....spent ~6 hours on that one bolt...lol. I had to buy a harbor freight welder and got it out by building up a bead of weld and then twisting it out with vice grips.

@oasisx27

Жыл бұрын

@*D C* install new exhaust manifolds. Mine were terribly warped after I got them off. Also I had to buy a harbor freight welder to get one stud out that got broken off and stuck in the head.

@oasisx27

Жыл бұрын

@*D C* I don't recall a round donut type gasket on mine.

@oasisx27

Жыл бұрын

@*D C* through the side. Remove the wheel liner and u have a decent amount of room. I believe u have to order each side a driver's side and passenger.

You got lucky with the broken bolts...they dont always come out that easy

Thanks this helped me install mine successfully.

Great video thanks!

Extremely Helpful Thanks!

Excellent video sir.

Very good video. Thank you

Great video

Great video thank you

Wow! Great job!!

@thingstoconsider5186

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thank you for the video.... My jeep 2005 laredo 4.7 has the same noise and problem. I am going to change the stock muffler system for headers and see how complicated could be. Thanks a lot. Greetings from Monterrey, México

Great video thank you.

Good video. Just curious, but where did you get the 0.030" spec for allowable warp on the manifolds? The factory service manual for my '03 Durango says 0.008" per foot. I tend to take warped manifolds to a local machine shop to have them planed. It's significantly cheaper than buying new ones.

@thingstoconsider5186

3 жыл бұрын

I think I got that spec from a Haynes manual, Which at the time I thought was a lot. Good thing I got it down to .003. Thanks for the info.

Hello I have a major oil leak! And I have the same noise when I turn on my Dakota and minor smoke from my exhaust, and I have the check engine on. Hopefully this is my issue and I can solve it

Did mine tonight and had stripped holes… so now I have M10x1.5 Chevy studs in there instead 😂. Almost swore two more holes are stripped but it held so it’s gonna have to do till I can take the head off to drill those out and tap them properly as the location will not allow it sadly.

Did you warm the engine prior to doing this or did the bolts just come out as easy as it looked? I need to do this. Thanks!

@thingstoconsider5186

5 жыл бұрын

The engine was cold.......... On this vehicle, the broken bolts did come out easily, but given other factors, such as rust or corrosion, it may be harder on other vehicles......Side note: The head is aluminum and the bolts are steel. This may play a part in making it easier or harder.

Top, rearmost bolt broken off. Easily extracted it and replaced with a cheap grade 5 bolt I had in my misc bin. Lots of anti seize. Leak is gone!

That’s what I’m herring on my dodge magnum like on the right side underneath the column haven’t yet diagnosed it yet but wondering if it has to do with an exhaust leak or manifold leak

@thingstoconsider5186

Жыл бұрын

Very possible. The exhaust manifold warping is a common issue for these engines.

When looking up manifold purchases on rock auto … it offers a left and right manifold. All videos I’ve been seeing only touch the left/driver side. Why does suppliers offer a right and left?

@thingstoconsider5186

Жыл бұрын

Because there is a left and a right. This video covers the right/passenger side. But, either side is prone to go bad. Hope this helps.

Was there any specific order you torqued the bolts?

@thingstoconsider5186

5 жыл бұрын

When torquing, I started in the center, moving outward in cross pattern.

What kind of Gasket maker did you use ? I see it seeping out when you tightened the bolts

@breakin360

4 жыл бұрын

They do that. I do alot of manifolds and use many type of gasket brands and they all like to play peek a boo

@thingstoconsider5186

4 жыл бұрын

Permatex HI-TEMP,,,,,,,not recommended in addition to a gasket,,,,,BUT, in my case (I sanded the manifold by hand) I was paranoid and used the silicone gasket maker on the manifold side to fill in any uneven spots. Again, you do not have to use gasket maker in addition to a standard gasket,

My 02 Durango makes a similar noise at startup but gets much quieter after it is warmed up. Did yours do this too?

@thingstoconsider5186

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, this one did the same, while listening from inside the cabin or passenger compartment.

@muznick

6 жыл бұрын

That's good to know, thanks.

@felipecoronado3629

5 жыл бұрын

My 02 ram 4.7 also makes this exact noise

@friendlyhobbyist3037

5 жыл бұрын

My 05 dodge dakota 4.7 liter makes the same noise I thought it was because I had the cold air intake in it..sounds like a vacuum.. Apparently online from what I hear, if you get a dual exhaust it will eliminate the sound AND actually sound a lot deeper

How should you go about getting a snapped bolt that is completely flat with the head?

@thingstoconsider5186

2 жыл бұрын

I have always drilled the stud out when that was the issue, but I have seen videos where a nut is welded to the stud and removed that way. If you have a welder, you may want to check that out?

@jonathanfellhoelter1549

2 жыл бұрын

@@thingstoconsider5186 got it out by driller a few weeks back. Appreciate all the help though! Your video really guided me

What bolt hardware kit did you use ?

@thingstoconsider5186

3 жыл бұрын

Doorman was the brand name used for the replacement bolts. Haven't had any issue so far with them breaking.

Mine needs these every 2 years.same vehicle year and all.

@Trollet456

2 жыл бұрын

Sloppy engine mounts may crack them

i got a 2016 with the same problem think they could fix it in 10 years

@petrocksgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Its not something they can really fix. The head is aluminum, the manifold is iron, bolts are steal. Different metals heat up & cool down at different rates. So eventually the stress on the bolts from the manifolds expanding/contracting from many heat cycles will make them 'pop'. It's a problem that effects pretty much all cars/trucks.

Has anyone had to do the driver side? Did the passenger side a while back, now the driver side is getting loud. Looks the same just in a tighter space.

@dezmondsunflowerviii8396

2 жыл бұрын

Did you end up doing it?

With the leak gone. Was there an increase compression? I hear a leak on passenger side.

@thingstoconsider5186

3 жыл бұрын

The other noise that is heard is coming from the valve train or worn valve train I should say.

Good job, but using a silicone , as you put on a new gasket, is pointless

@thingstoconsider5186

6 жыл бұрын

Good catch, I didn't think anyone would notice.....I did it in my particular situation to fill in the imperfections on the manifold side from where I resurfaced by hand......If I have to do another one, I'm fairly certain that I will install a new manifold. Thanks for the comment.

Sounds the same?

@unknownshopper4024

4 жыл бұрын

No , but you can hear how the engine is wore out

for some reason the video stops at 42 seconds in

@thingstoconsider5186

5 жыл бұрын

I just watched the video and it started buffering about 52 seconds. Waited about 10 sec, then started playing again. Then did the same thing at about the 4 to 5 minute mark. Not sure. Watched a second time with no problems. May be internet signal strength? or number of users on modem?

I personally believe the hardest part is removing them dang rivets off the liner. And i only personally believe that because two things: First: You conveniently skipped over HOW to remove the rivets and how to pop the new ones back in (And also failed to mention once you remove the plastic rivets their is no putting them back in because you need a new set as they arent made to be reuseable.) Two:I never did it before. Lol. because one look at the flat rivets and its obvious no tool can remove this.. Am i supposed to get a flat head and pry/break the bastards out?

@thingstoconsider5186

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that. I wasn't able to get a video of that part. But, using a pocket or small screwdriver, press into the center of the plastic rivet releasing the center plastic pin. Once this is done they will pull out easily. You can order exact replacements on ebay. But, you will need to order the plastic rivet gun as well.........I went to Home depot, taking one of the old plastic rivets with me, and used that to match size of plastic inserts (the kind used to hang things onto drywall) and used those as a replacement. The type that I bought came with screws. I do not remember the size though.

@friendlyhobbyist3037

5 жыл бұрын

@@thingstoconsider5186 ibappreciate your response! I was confused on the difference between your before and after. What sound am I supposed to listen for? That clickind sound that got eliminated? Also my dodge dakota burns oil. I had the exhaust manifold on the driver side replaced because it was warped but the day it was repaired THATS when I started to notice smoke and my constant need to top my oil every week or two never ceased. I hope you so a video on how to replace valve stems or seals I am not familiar with part names but the guy at smog says next time he wont pass me if I have the same issue. I have taken it to a mechanic shop and they tell me I have no problems-but tell that to the drivers behind me on the highway where you CLEARLY will see all of them driving so slow staying FAAAR back or others swerving lanes just to evade being behind me.

You're so luchy,did 2 and the 2 i had to use heat and one had 3 broken bolt we had to weld washer and nut tu be able to removed them and the other one only 1 was broken off but still need a lot of heat to be able to removed them

@thingstoconsider5186

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. For me, on this particular vehicle, the hardest part was resurfacing the manifold by hand.

that's a joke. show me how to do it in the real world with corroded bolts

@thingstoconsider5186

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I got lucky.

OMG don't use Dorman studs.

Great video