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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 07:18 PM
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have a slight tick on 04 dakota when cold. Two broken exhaust manifold bolts. Is this ok to drive like this for awhile?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 07:27 PM
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Perfectly fine. I’ve had 2 broken bolts for 4 years now.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 09:22 PM
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So when is it not ok to drive as far as the exhaust manifold bolts go?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 09:28 PM
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When the manifold starts to fall off...or when there is 3 attachment points left. Whichever comes first. [some but minimal sarcasm]

Once the manifold bolts break, getting them out may possibly involve pulling the head to drill out the bolt.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 09:54 PM
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When you start smelling fumes.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 10:01 PM
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This is supposed to be a temporary vehicle for me that's why I ask. Just purchased and was planning on driving for 6 months or so then trading in on something newer so hoping to not dump a lot of money into it
 
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Old Nov 11, 2018 | 12:11 PM
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When it cant pass emmisions... -if you have it.
Or dangerous fumes breathed.

It's a pain to drill out but I did it a few years ago with a easy out bit an a left turning drill bit .
 
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Old Nov 11, 2018 | 12:28 PM
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Seems to be ok for now sometimes the ticking isn't even there on cold starts I have a carbon monoxide detector in there as well and hasn't alarmed
 
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