2000 Ram 3500 Maxi van. I think I have an exhaust manifold gasket leak on the passengers side.
I assume I can replace the gasket without removing the engine from the van. Can I replace the gasket without having to undo a bunch of stuff? I am hoping I can remove bolts, loosen studs, and slide the manifold over just enough to remove the gasket and then slide in the new one?

Has anyone does this before? I did a search in this forum and the DIY forum but nothing came up. How-to videos on YouTube came up dry too.
Anyone with experience, to chime in, would be welcome.

Thanks!

 

I don't think there are gaskets in there stock...... That said, you *should* be able to install one with the motor in the van. I would completely remove the manifold though, and clean up the mating surfaces, then use some GOOD gaskets. Some dead-soft aluminum or copper gaskets would make sure you never had to deal with it again. Make REAL sure WHERE it is leaking from before taking anything off though.

 

Take loose the donut gasket also going to muffler. Should be possible. I hope the manifold bolts dont give you trouble.