Exhaust leak... again

[Ryley]

Got my exhaust leak fixed in May now in December it is leaking again not sure what to do. Should I call the dealer and see if they will back their work since I’m assuming it wasn’t done properly. 2011 ram 1500 5.7 with exhaust manifold leak please help

 

[Tach_tech]

Are you sure it’s the same side?

I would at least phone them or take the truck back and mention the previous repairs and ask them to look at it.

 

[Ryley]

I had both sides done at the same time

 

[Tach_tech]

I had both sides done at the same time

So take it back and tell them about the previous work and have them look at it.

If it was a dealer there will be warranty on the parts and labour.

 

[Pull Ya]

Is the leak coming from the same place? Maybe they broke a manifold bolt????
Jay

 

[Fitz-0518]

What did the dealer fix? Did they replace the exhaust manifolds or just replace the bolts and gaskets?

 

[Ryley]

Gaskets and bolts and they said they will cover it

 

[willis123]

A lot of people buy new manifolds see the issue is they will re warp i sand down my old ones to be flat again and they never re warp set of new bolts its been years since mine have leaked.

 

[Tach_tech]

Gaskets and bolts and they said they will cover it

I’ll bet that those manifolds are warped to hell. The spec is like 0.008”/foot. Most manifolds I take off are around 0.050”. Chances are they just stuck the old ones back on. I don’t think I’ve pulled a manifold off that wasn’t warped beyond spec. That’s probably why you’re having an issue again.

 

[Dark Knight 500]

Got my exhaust leak fixed in May now in December it is leaking again not sure what to do. Should I call the dealer and see if they will back their work since I’m assuming it wasn’t done properly. 2011 ram 1500 5.7 with exhaust manifold leak please help

Mopar warranty on dealer installed parts is 2 years parts and labour


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[Fitz-0518]

As stated, this is exactly what happened on my 6.4 2500. Dealer replaced gaskets broken bolts but did not machine plane or replace the manifolds. Exhaust leak was worse.

 

[RLJ10X]

Call Moe's. Get Shortys. Be done with it.

 

[tantore]

installing shortys is a great idea and will eliminate the leaks