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Old 11-17-2017, 09:10 PM
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I have a 2010 1500 5.7 truck. It's got less than 60,000 miles on it. Unfortunately the bolts on the manifold keep breaking. I just had two replaced 40 days ago that cost $600 and it's back to leaking already. Should the mechanic just replace the manifold all together? This is getting quite expensive.
 
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Old 11-17-2017, 10:21 PM
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I’d take it back and make them fix it.
 
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And they should use better bolts..... you would think they would be able to figure that out........
 
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the studs and maybe the labour should be covered under parts warranty.
they fail due to the design of the manifold. the holes in the manifold are to small...the heads heat expand and contract...the head shears the bolt flush with the manifold. chevy had the same problem and fixed it with updated manifold. Better studs kits help. headers would be my fix
 
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That should be covered under warranty as an emission leak.
 
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Originally Posted by Bumble
I have a 2010 1500 5.7 truck. It's got less than 60,000 miles on it. Unfortunately the bolts on the manifold keep breaking. I just had two replaced 40 days ago that cost $600 and it's back to leaking already. Should the mechanic just replace the manifold all together? This is getting quite expensive.

Hi Bumble,

This is not what we hope to hear from our customers. It is important to us that you are enjoying your time as a 1500 owner. We recognize that at this time you are looking to other forum members for feedback on your concerns. However, if you do choose to work with your dealer, we would be more than happy to look into any opportunities to assist you further with this. Feel free to send us a private message with your VIN and servicing dealer if this is something you are interested in.

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That should be covered under warranty as an emission leak.
like am not the original owner of the truck. Does that matter?
 
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Hi Bumble,

This is not what we hope to hear from our customers. It is important to us that you are enjoying your time as a 1500 owner. We recognize that at this time you are looking to other forum members for feedback on your concerns. However, if you do choose to work with your dealer, we would be more than happy to look into any opportunities to assist you further with this. Feel free to send us a private message with your VIN and servicing dealer if this is something you are interested in.

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You have a PM Julie.
 
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Originally Posted by Crabman
Bumble, don't hide this as Dodge Cares wants. Dodge does not care, they only want to shut you up. My 2010 bolts are broken too. Dodge should fix this problem, not hide it. I'm disabled and a veteran and I don't have the money to fix it. Dodge Cares = Toro Crap
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Originally Posted by Crabman
Bumble, don't hide this as Dodge Cares wants. Dodge does not care, they only want to shut you up. My 2010 bolts are broken too. Dodge should fix this problem, not hide it. I'm disabled and a veteran and I don't have the money to fix it. Dodge Cares = Toro Crap
Please refrain from attacking other members of the forum. No need to spill your drama here for everyone else to see.

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