broken manifold bolts
dexter2500
12-18-2008, 06:19 AM
bought a 99 durango and it has 2 bolts missing on back driver side manifold..called the guy i got it from and he said he broke off an easy out in there and couldnt get a drill in it..so?..whats my next step ?..im thinkin take head off and replace it?..or is there any other way to do it?..love the vehicle and is in great shape..tight tranny and loads of power on motor..but the manifold ticking is not good and is getting louder ..ive been babyin it to work and back ..any help would be great...thkss..love this site ..ive fixed 2 cars this month .blower motor on heat ..and my wipers on my grand prix..awesome pics walked me right through it..thks again
angus10
12-18-2008, 03:45 PM
Spray some PB blaster on the rest of them for a couple days and remove the manifold. You may be lucky and only the head broke off, so when you remove the manifold the stud will be sticking out of the head.
dexter2500
12-19-2008, 06:34 PM
thks im gonna give that a shot saturday morning ..ill keep you posted ty
angus10
01-06-2009, 02:40 PM
Well how did it go???????????
Why do people never post updates? Sucks!
Why do people never post updates? Sucks!
tequilarose156
01-26-2009, 11:08 AM
i got a 05 darango and i just had to drill 2 manifold bolts what a pain in the ass and i just fix the passenger side last year
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