Hoping I can get some answers here...I have 2009 Quad Cab 4X4 Sport Hemi. Just had it in for some service at 89000 miles for what I thought was a tapping valve. Was told by the dealer that the exhaust manifold bolts have broken off. This was during their inspection that they noticed. Has anyone else had this happen and what could cause it

 

Lots of folks - there was an RRT issued for it a long time ago.

 

I take it Dodge isn't helping any on the cost of replacement? Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening again?

 

They replaced them for free, the RRT came out in early 2010. I assume you don't normally have your service done at the dealership?

RRT is: 10-009--Replace Exhaust Manifold Bolts

However if you are out of warranty then you are out of luck.

Thread about the issue
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/4th-gen...old-bolts.html

 

I have had mine in twice for broken exhaust manifold bolts because they did not replace them all at once. The second time the Exhaust manifold warped and the bolt broke off flush with the head. They had to remove the head and send it to a machine shop to have it removed. Now I bet they are wishing they had replaced all of them at once. BTW, it is covered at any time on the 09 lifetime warranty, didn't cost me anything.

 

Lifetime powertrain if first owner and I'd your manifold is warped they should replace that too

 

To me, they should remove the exhaust manifold and replace the gasket also. If there is a leak, the hot exhaust is for sure damaging the gasket. I think Chrysler is being less than honest by simply replacing the bolts. I bet that after the warranty is gone, if you take the truck to the dealer, they will probably insist on replacing the gasket in order to warranty the repair won't leak again. Just my 2 cents.

 

Which bolts are they replacing? All of them or just the ones closet to the cab?

I might do mine just as preventative maintenance since I am a second owner on this truck.

 

If I ever have to do bolts again, I am gonna pony up and get a set of headers, and gaskets, 'n do it right. Hey, it's only $$$$$.

 

They replace the bolts for cylinders 7 & 8 - 4 bolts total.