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Report: Exhaust Manifold Bolts May Break

Dodge Ram 1500 Problem
16 Reports

Model Years Affected: 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Average Mileage: 80,555 mi (48,536 mi - 115,000 mi)

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Exhaust manifold bolts commonly break, exhaust manifold gaskets should be replaced and replace bolts as needed.

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    Visitor, 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 75,000 mi

    had a bad ticking noise coming from the driver side of the engine so I checked the exhaust manifold bolts and studs and found one stud that fell out into my hand. I took it to the dealer and they diagnosed it and found 3 more broken studs, yes all 4 studs were broke off in the head and I also had a blown gasket. Had that all fixed it has ran great now I just blew the head gasket very disapointed that a truck with 76,000 miles has already had this many engine problems.

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    Visitor, 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, 115,000 mi

    all of the exhaust manifold bolts are rotted and 2 are broke off flush with the head

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    I have the same problem on my truck. I currently have 67,000 miles on it. Of course, this is one of the many problems that I have had with my truck. I'm very disappointed in my dodge truck. I wish I had a more solid truck than what I currently have.

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    tmt, 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 110,000 mi
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    2 rear manifold studs broke

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    Visitor, 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 48,536 mi

    passenger side 2 rear manifold bolts heads came off over 800 to be repaired

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    Visitor, 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 75,000 mi

    passenger side exhast manifold leak replace gaskets on both sides and it did it again about three months later.

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    Visitor, 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 70,000 mi

    Drivers side rear exhaust manifold bolt broken.

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    Visitor, 2004 Dodge Ram 1500, 107,700 mi

    head of bolt rotted off

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    Visitor, 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 60,000 mi
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    IT START IT LAST WEEK KIND OF LITTLE AND IT GOT WORSE FIXING IT TOMORROW

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