I just did both exhaust manifolds on my 2014 Ram Hemi. I had a bolt broken on each side. I used the Lisle kit and using an air angle drill worked slowly to drill the bolts and remove them with a taper extractor. I had a local machine both manifolds that were badly warped for $50.00. Used new bolt's painted with copper anti size. Everything turned out good.

I just repaired mine. I had two broken bolts on PS, and I used a welder to weld on a nut. I think the method is superior to buying a custom plate that you’ll use once. I sanded the manifolds flat on my 6” belt sander- worked perfectly and much better than buying a new manifold that will also warp.

All cast iron manifolds warp-no matter the make-fords, chevy's dodge/chrysler etc... . Plane or resurface the warped manifolds and you'll not likely have this issue ever again. Once the manifolds have "heat cycled" they won't warp anymore. If the originals warped-what do you think the new ones are going to do?

Did this on a friends Ram. New manifolds, gasket and bolts. 18 Lb Ft torque. about 6 months later, we did it again because bolt broke again. Sent old manifolds to a machine shop. Did the job over again and no issues for over 2 years now.

Thank you so much i thought I had a bad engine but after checking I found that the manifold is cracked 😅 so big thank you from Iraq 😊

I'm not native English speaker, but I can understand every single word. Big thanks for detailed explanation, and I really appreciate your efforts. ❤❤❤❤❤

I've owned 5 hemis pickups and 3 had this issue however 2 were under warranty. With this excellent video I feel confident I can tackle it myself, thanks.

I was wondering about machining a warped exhaust manifold, yours is the first video i’ve seen suggesting that. Thumbs up

I brought off Amazon and just use the dodge exhaust manifold bolt tool..I had two bolts broke off..and this tool works really good and save me big time...100% woth the money..thank you so much for part # for it

If you have access to a welder, welding a nut onto the broken stud is easy. The weld won't bond to the aluminum head plus the heat generated from welding makes extracting the broken easier. My understanding of the warping issue is that it is caused by having an aluminum head, steel bolts/studs, and a cast iron manifold, all of which dissipate heat very differently. The aluminum head and steel bolts have some stretch to them but the cast iron doesn't and eventually warps and breaks the bolts when they exceed their stretch limit. Don't know if that's absolutely correct but it does seem to make some sense.

I just did all this and machined the cast iron manifolds, ceramic coated them before reinstalling. Used ARP Hardware and remflex crushable gaskets, heat taped the coolant hoses due to not putting the heatshield back on. Fingers crossed it hold for awhile.

I've found especially on hardened metal if your run the drill at a low rpm it won't burn the bit and make it dull. At least not as fast. Also if you can dip the bit in oil periodically. So air drill might not be the best choice for the job, instead a variable speed electric drill.

That fixture is a must have! Great video!

Not sure if your question in the video has been answered or not yet but they warp because of the different heat expansion rates of the aluminum cylinder heads versus the cast iron exhaust manifolds. The aluminum cools and contracts a bit faster than the iron manifolds so it literally bends the flange of the manifold when this happens over time.

2019. Mine keeps on clanging for a few seconds until warm. This video helped me identify what the dealer did not. THANK YOU. I've found that this is most likely exhaust manifold leak/ warped manifold/broken studs. Seems to be a common problem with 5.7s. Only 25k or so miles on this truck and it's been an issue since I bought it. I dont trust my local dealer service dept to be honest. (They've had the truck 3x) They said this when I took video in on the 3rd visit after telling me there was nothing wrong the first 2x. "As vehicle sits oil bleeds down & when first started has to pump the oil throughout engine until oil pressure is achieved it may sound rough for a second, normal operation and characteristic of 5.7 hemi." Would have qualified as a lemon if I knew then what I know now. Stil have engine and trans warranty. Wondering what my next steps should be. Seems like FCA knows all about the issue. But they advise to just swap out manifolds and bolts, but I see that the best fix is to have manifolds resurfaced or planed and new bolts installed. IDK. Disappointed.

I’m having this done on my 2014 Dodge Charger RT Hemi. I have the MaxCare warranty so it’s a $100 deductible cost. I am here out of curiosity on how it’s repaired. Nice job!

Why put cast iron manifolds back on? Go get a set of stainless shorty headers with ARB bolts. never worry about it again.

Sounds like its my next repair. did split flange on drivers side. fixd noise there. still little noise from right side. ticking when cold. flange ok there. i bet i have broken bolt too. my bolts so rusted seems the head not in good shape. sounds like a job i will do in future. 2007 dodge 2500 i have. Great detailed video and explanation.

Just had this happen on my 2016 Ram @ 85.1K. From what I'm seeing i should consider myself lucky and it's only on the right side. Great video!

Excellent work. Thank you. I have the same ticking on my 13 ram.

U did a amazing job this is what’s wrong with the 2014 I just got today gonna have it fixed tomorrow

Nicely done video on this, best one online 👏

My guess is why the manifolds are warping is the multi-displacement system is making some parts of the manifold cold while not running and other parts of the manifold hot causing warpage

I think these manifolds are faulty from the supplier or the factory is breaking the studs during the initial installation. On my 2014 Ram, I noticed the startup ticking on the test ride on a brand new truck with just a few miles on it. So it definitely came out of the factory that way.

pretty much always the rear studs let go, and pretty much always flush! and on these hemis they are easy to get out by welding a 5/16 nut to broken stud by a decently skilled welder!. The biggest issue is getting out the studs that aren't broken but nuts rusted round. which you cut off with a oxy acetylene torch or in my case I used my plasma arc.

Dealership in San Diego wants 1200 for driver’s side. They did passenger side this time last year.

Really well done. I have the ticking on my 2011 on the the front of motor drivers side. Goes away when warm Is it possible to just temp seal it with some steel putty like JB Weld

Cast iron manifold and a aluminum block heat and cool down are different and thats why it bolts break

They are not stress relieved after casting. Simply machined, washed and put in the line for assembly. Flatten and reuse the originals. They’ve been stress relieved by multiple heat cycles.

Great video. My 2013 Grand Cherokee did the exact. Unfortunately, drilling and extracting didn’t go well, as it is extremely difficult to get a square run on the bolts. Fortunately, with the help of a $200 FCAW, I was able to tack some nuts on the snapped bolts and unscrew them.

Had this fixed on my 2011 Ram 2 years ago. Randomly heard the ticking again yesterday so I'll be doing the fix again, but on my own this time as I'm out of warranty. Doesn't look too bad. Thanks for the video

I always try reverse drill bits

I have done Fords and GM ls motors. Same issue. Never drilled one out in my life. Throw the drill out. Learn to weld and weld a nut the the broken fastener. Even below the surface it can be done.

I wonder if disabling MDS from day 1 each time you start the truck would cause a more even heat cycle and potentially avoid this issue all together ? First thing I used to do in my 6.4 Hemi in my 300 SRT was put the shifter into manual which would disable it. I'm thankful my Challenger Hellcat doesn't have it at all. I cannot stand it. Auto start/stop is another bright idea that needs to find the grave.

bought mine 2019 Ram new. I questioned the dealership about the ticking noise and was told this is a typical hemi exhaust leak that goes away once it the engine warms up. They even went out to the lot and started up a few other hemis and they all did the same.....Design intended.

Great job and informative thank you!

Exhaust gases temperature elevates due to unburned fuel due to old spark plugs with expanded gap in it. Thats cause exhaust manifold warpage and cat converter failure aswell

Hello , appreciate your video !! thank you !! i believe the problem is coming from metals that do not expand and retract to heat in the same manner ... i have seen issues with head gaskets that are between an aluminum head , and a cast iron block ... Aluminum and cast iron do not react to heat in the same manner .... who will fail ?? the head gasket ... :-( the same thing applies to the manifold who is made in cast iron , and again the head which is aluminum ... possibly the bolts/studs are graded too high ( 10.9 grade ) when we should be using bolts/stude the will be a lower grade ( 8.8 grade or 6.8 grade) these bolts are less BRITTLE and will be harder to break since they are softer and more FORGIVING to the metals reactions to the heat .... just a thought ... ;-)

my long tubes on my charger are leaking, thanks for the guide.

Very good video. Great content, nice work. Thank you, EM.

My 2019 Ram is at the dealership now they are replacing the manifold on the driver's side. Did the Passenger side at the beginning of the year. all under warranty. I know they're replacing the manifold 'cause they're on back order and we're waiting for it to come in

would it be better to put some aftermarket headers on that are not cast iron???

common for Dodge Ram

My almost brand new Charger RT just started doing this with less than 900 miles on it!!! WTH?? I'm wondering what good it does to have it fixed under warranty if the same weak studs are used? Are aftermarket studs available that are stronger? Maybe from Summit of Jegs?

You should try to use a mic welder to weld a nut it works awesome

They warp because not enough nickel is used during casting!

Great video. Thanks Filip!

perfect my 2016 Is starting to do this. good to know what it is

Thank you,

Great video! Thank you. Job well done!!

How can u tell if the manifold is broken? On mine the bolts broke of but whats making the sound is the heat shield can i just replace bolts and be done with it?

Im ony second exhause manifold replacement on my 2015 ram with 91K miles on it. Both tome tbr warratny was expired. If you ha e the dealership repair it then kt will have a 2yr warranty but every five years is the pattern for me now

Can you please do one on the intake manifold? Specifically the Intake Short Runner Valve

I wonder if high-end aftermarket manufacturers make stronger manifold bolts ( ARP) & would that help subsequent broken bolts 'on down the road' ?

Great video...thanks 👍 👌

Very nice video. Thanks..any reason you didn't buy the "kit" with the stainless steel bolts that are made for this repair?

Must happen alot to the passenger side. My truck broke the manifold bolts in the same spots on the same side

Awesome video very informative 👍

Would coating bolts in anti-seize help prevent rusting?

The Big Question is will this issue always be there..mine just went at 31 thousand kms 🥺

Getting my ram looked at tomorrow. Only happen when it’s cold out.

Good job!

do lifter ticks quiet down after warm up also? mine sound more like metal ticking by the valve covers on both sides of engine

When reinstalling the manifold, are there better grades of bolts available?

What is a fair charge for what you just completed including parts? I'm assuming just double it if both sides are needed. I can't get straight answers with estimates.

Really good video and nice work

Great video, very helpful! Do you think the drill fixture fit my 2013 5.7 hemi Jeep Grand Cherokee??

Mine does it for like 3-5 seconds every morning but after that doesn’t bother doing it, does it mean mine are broken?

Nice video!

Buy putting a new header won’t that cause this issue you happen when those warp as well ? I have to fix my 2014 ram and wondered the best thing to do so I don’t have to worry about this again

Nice video, but wont that just break again why are we reinstalling cast iron?

Good video and nice job. Thank you

Thank you for posting, I had a question, will the lisle kit you are using work on a 2006 5.7 hemi?, thank you again.

Why did you not use anti-seize on the exhaust manifold bolts that went into the engine block?

You’d think the engineers would of known this would happen. Iron, aluminum, steel. Add heat and cold and what happens. Warp!

I’ve got this problem on my 2015 ram. God forbid auto manufactures use material that lasts on a 50,000$ vehicle.

What is a reasonable price to charge to do this job?

This is exactly what my truck is doing and exactly what I guessed

Is there a better after market header set i can buy so that it will be a one and done repair id imagine OEM headers will do the same after a few heat cycles

What's the damage $$ ?

How much does this job cost$$$ in your area??

just found out some one prior to us getting this truck broke off a drill bit in the broke off bolt !!! Any ideas on how to get it out now ? its flush to the exhaust

Is it possible to have an exhaust leak due to this and have it enter the cabin through the aircon intake situated below the windshield? Cuz I have a hemi, ticks like this, I get bad smell when I accelerate.

this just happened to me with my 2020 ram hemi. in the shop as we speak. dodge said they had to replace the manifold and gasket. truck has 13,000 miles on it. sucks..

2020 Larmie - my bolts broke a year ago, they replaced them - then the drivers side cracked - which they replaced - and I go back in two weeks to get the passenger side replaced as now that has cracked. Ridiculous :/

What a good price to pay for the work done here? Same exact side for me went out

Great video are you doing any side work i own 2019 ram 1500 with manifold leak still under warrenty but i don't like dealership workmanship.

This should be a recall in my opinion this is a verry common issue and they need to change the manifolds to a more tubular 1 instead will sold the problem but thats not what they want to do because they want your money thats all it is is a money thing thats it and plus it's a shitty design and its not tubular that's the main issue to much heat going down the same tube for 1 causing the warping if it was tubular it would have better flow which reduces heat on them bults not causing the area where the bult is at so less stress on them bults the dam chargers and challengers have better manifolds than the trucks you don't hear about those cracking like the trucks do because they more tubular for a better flow its only common sence not rocket science to figure that one out if you know cars 5.7 chargers/challengers same engine as the ram 5.7 just some components alittle different like the manifolds for 1.

you'll run into the same problem buying a new manifold. just grind down the old ones flat if you don't want to spend any money.

How much would this cost to fix?

how long did this job take..? just the one side,,I have to do mine,,found broken stud/nut at rear end of manifold..and it ticks when cold, also, kept throwing check eng. light code for catalytic right side below threshold..figured the code came because of excess air into exhaust system as it passed by 02 sensors..

On the top left. The two bolts is there supposed to be one missing? I checked mine and one is missing?

I have a 2017 Ram 5.7. Bighorn just under 100k miles passenger side blew out 2 bolts. warrantee covered. 6months later after warrantee expired, driver side blew out 1 bolt. Took 3 weeks to finally get parts delivered to my local mechanic. Frustration to the extremes. Dodge needs to figure something out. I'm almost thinking of drilling a couple holes in the heat shield to let it breath. Looks like too much expansion/contraction on bolts like you pointed out. Would you think it might possibly work? I hope there is a recall soon. Out of pocket $$$ for a crappy design sucks

Is there any odor coming out ?

I had this problem and there is only one way to fix this permanently! Surfacing the manifolds is the only way! Replacing the manifolds will only do it again and again. Mine were warped .090 on one side and .105 on the other. At 120k miles I removed the manifolds to install headers and both manifolds were within .015. Don’t get suckered into replacing with new manifolds.

Do the nut that hold the heat shied get torque to?

Do you recommend to replace both st the same time

This is wide spread problem and isn’t a SERVICE BULLETIN or recall. Anybody try the JBA shorty header instead of OEM manifold

Will this cause a Loss in Power??

Hello my name is Jesus Torres from Amarillo Tx I have that problem with my 2014 ram 150 how much is the cost to fixed