Exhausted! Busted Bolts & Manifold Leaks! Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi

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[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

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[@agoogleuser704]

Please go back to old audio, new stuff is making power tools hurt ears. Thanks for videos

[@thehulkamaniabrother2.089]

I never heard of a 5.3 liter hemi lol. Oh Well if it's red, it's dead.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

@@thehulkamaniabrother2.089 Didint even realize I said 5.3 🤣🤣 I’m a GM guy, 5.3 is burnt in pretty deep

[@thehulkamaniabrother2.089]

@@RainmanRaysRepairs That's what I got in me Silverado. All aluminum block, direct inject, variable valve timing and hopefully the lifters don't fail me in my time of need!!! They probly will..🧟‍♀️

[@chrismaverick9828]

People who have never worked on cars cannot comprehend the thrill and excitement of the personal achievement of getting those bolts out that easily. It's right up there with winning the Indy 500.

[@michaelpressman7203]

That's the same thing with me in the trades for 45-50 years I always enjoyed overcoming something that some people would have walked away from that's town baby a regular the best

[@sbckr]

This comment has touched my soul

[@ThunderAppeal]

@@michaelpressman7203 Well youre a clown because I've worked on cars since I was a teenager and I hate working on peoples cars.

[@marcustolentino8896]

24 years working on US Navy steam and gas turbine machinery. You are so right. We had fuel nozzle bolts on the gas turbine generators that were notorious for breaking off. If you got through a whole 6 nozzle changeout without needing a drill and easy out, it was a good day.

[@youbikewithatube]

It’s exactly why I clicked on it!

[@aussiebloke609]

0:12 "...with a 5.3 liter Hemi V8..." Goes on 30 seconds later to show us "5.7 liter V8" emblazoned across the hood and on the engine cover. That's why I love this channel - good for lols on unimportant stuff, but still accurate where it counts. 👍

[@bobbyd4120]

All of us north of the Mason-Dixon Line are super jealous of how easy those bolts came out

[@kevinpoore5626]

spoken like a true good employee who has time for things to cool off or dry or several other things

[@michaelpressman7203]

I have welded and ground on stuff quite a few times and before thinking about it grab the hold of it it sizzle like bacon and then I said to myself man I feel smart today have a good night

[@mrajinj661]

I owned an exhaust shop for 15 years. Do not miss it at all!

[@firstlast122]

In Ray’s head “more pry bar, reverse click, linear impact driver, flashlight gravity , curvy pry bar, tubular, i will win, safety squints, loud noises , bright lights”. so great.

[@richardeller2978]

You forgot the “doo doo dee dee doo”😂

[@dean9498]

Only 2 minutes in. Looks like it's gonna be a pretty straight forward repair? Side note...approaching a half million subs. Keep putting out great content,you'll be at a million in no time. 👍

[@bbtechbbtech]

I was replacing the exhaust manifolds on my 12 Ram 1500 and had four bolts flush with block. Rainman Ray gave me the confidence to weld a bolt to each of them and extract those mother truckers. Mind you, I haven't welded in 35 years (stick welding) but did have a Forney 140 FC-i that I bought a year ago on sale still on the shelf in the box. I used the Rainman Ray method as demonstrated in the video and kicked ass. I did the same job years ago on my 04 Dakota 4.7 and it was a huge pain drilling out the two broken bolts and ended up having to use heliocoils and the whole thing was a major pain. So much more room on a 5.7 Ram. Keep on rocking Ray!

[@jamiepatterson1214]

By watching these videos, anyone sitting in the waiting room to have their car repaired, can now see why it takes so much time for repairs to be made. Even if it's just and oil and filter change.

[@seanyoung5380]

How long would it take to remove and install both sides? Just asking because I need the the exact same thing done on my ram.

[@michaelpressman7203]

I really appreciate this channel and channels like that for simple reason but the average layman a person that has not been involved with the trades he gives them a better idea really how much work it takes to do something you know I that's why I've been employed all these years because there's certain things the average person doesn't have the equipment or the know how to do and I really don't mind helping them out that's why I'm here that's my purpose and for me to fix a problem for somebody and make them feel good makes my day and at the end of the day I can say look what I did hey have a good night everybody bye

[@jake_]

I don't think removing these broken bolts so quickly was " luck" as many said here. Talent, knowledge and experience made it seem as if "he got lucky" or seem "easy".

[@terencejay8845]

'The harder I practice, the luckier I get.'

[@timoy4988]

@@terencejay8845 that's the ticket sir!!

[@Reptitude]

Sometimes you make your own luck

[@FreeHat]

That truck sounds exhausted I'm here all night folks

[@danjordan1979]

Just simply incredible to watch you work, such ease and expertise. And how the hell do you never lose your cool?? I'd be swearing like a trooper. You clearly relish a challenge! Man Vs Machine. 😂 Top quality stuff, sir. 👍👍🇬🇧 Looking forward to part 2!

[@rvprepperwayne]

Lets see the behind the screen and bloopers and Ill bet you might find what your looking for. 😎

[@danjordan1979]

@@rvprepperwayne I think it would be pretty silent if it was me, all the audio would be cut for every swear word! 😂

[@michaelpressman7203]

Yes machines I can handle personally bars getting excited it ain't worth it as far as people they drive me crazy you know sometimes I wonder if I have a sign on my head that says stupid hey thanks again have a good day

[@wirefeed3419]

Things can be frustrating at times creating a challenge to overcome. Getting Irate and Pissed off throwing tools does nothing to change the reality of the task. The problem is still there when you are done, if anything freaking out only makes the job worse. The thing that boils my blood most is when others have been there first and royally Facked up things before I get a go at the job. I find like Ray I end up talking to an inanimate object through out the repair process, my guess is Ray having us in You Tube land to talk to actually helps him and motivates him to get through his day.

[@danjordan1979]

@@wirefeed3419 that's actually exactly what I do too! It helps the problem solving process I find. Ray's a genius at mechanic wizardry!

[@brandonsimunac]

Last manifolds I did had studs that all broke above the surface of the head, so could grab them all with vice grips. Even the missus noticed how much happier I was that day. Awesome content, Ray

[@Hoaxer51]

Should’ve bought a lottery ticket that day! Lol

[@gondolaservicepeschieradel4115]

16:00 Excuse me Sir, but i suggest you to put a piece of something in the exaust hole before welding, a little piece of iron ball can go inside the cilinder....

[@hoseman1]

I have never been that lucky removing broken manifold bolts, nice work

[@michaelpressman7203]

I have removed thousands of bolts in my life work time lifetime and is an act to it Ray did an excellent job I did it with other means because you had to have a hot work permit in order to use welder in my shop and it wasn't worth keeping all the ocean safety trolls happy though I did it otherwise and it worked have a good day bye

[@alext8828]

@@michaelpressman7203 Where is it that you needed a hot work permit??? State/county. Very interesting.

[@chrisharris3371]

That seems like a rust free manifold. Lucky duck

[@roythearcher]

That stud probably came out easier than you thought because of the different rates of expansion of steel and aluminium. Ali expands at a greater rate per Degree C (Or F!) than steel for any given ammount of heat applied so the hole will grow more than the steel stud, thus relaxing its grip on the stud enabling the easier extraction... Physics!

[@kayveen5853]

So just running the motor for a few minutes should have been enough?

[@CD9806]

No way! I’m apprenticing at a dealership in Texas and my trainer and I did this same job this morning! He had to weld a nut to two of the studs that broke inside the head. Worked like a charm! Learned a lot!

[@michaelpressman7203]

The force is strong within you young stud Walker hey keep up the good work we need young men like you in the trades we really do have a good night

[@dragondznutz2330]

The beauty of the roloc bristle disc's is they are designed to remove gasket material without chewing into the aluminum, best thing since sliced bread

[@bewildered5444]

No luck involved here Ray - you're simply top notch on the tools! 🇬🇧

[@samholdsworth420]

You sus

[@woodrat1952]

Thanks for reminding me why my body aches! Watching your videos brings me back to the jobs that Hirt my body as a mechanic 50 plus years!

[@markblundell9461]

Yep Ray there are a lot of ways to approach the broken studs problem. But I find if I weld the broken studs to a washer first, I get a better connection between the surfaces then weld the nut to the washer. Works best every time.

[@dajuanpollard2685]

I'll have to try that thanks for The tip man

[@rustynail7866]

I did that for years. You’re right. Best results.

[@michaelpressman7203]

Another thing nobody mentioned if you stand off the Chrome first it will take a better world beat a washer or be it in the have a good evening bye

[@rayclark9643]

Love how you approach what you know could be, or is going to be, a really difficult procedure with so much positivity Ray! 🤗

[@michaelpressman7203]

Sometimes thinking a job through having all your tools that you need and parts but the main thing is thinking through have a plan a a plan b and a plan c cuz things don't always go as one with anticipate been there done that have a good day have a good night thanks again Ray bye

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

It makes a world of difference. If you approach a job with a negative attitude, anything that goes wrong is an occasion to cuss your "bad luck." Approaching the job with a positive attitude, set backs overcome with a good frame of mind make you feel better all the way through. That's my opinion, anyway. Best wishes to all who face broken bolts, a nemesis of all wrench-turners everywhere. 😃

[@deucedeuce1572]

I think the heat of welding really loosened that bolt up. Gonna try that next time I have to remove a bolt.

[@garywaddle7235]

The commentary and musings are what really makes these videos so much better. Also, on a much sadder note, I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@johnduer7428]

What you do is better than what I had to do with a broken bolt in a starter on a 1973 Mazda RX3 with a wenkle engine. 20 below laying on bare asphalt with the wind blowing around 30 mph. Just because my idiot brother said he was saving me gas by using the starter to park the car. Good job.

[@jaykneegarner2479]

Please tell me that there was a suitable ass kicking given to the idiot brother as well as a good old case of never letting bro forget his muppetry!

[@dextmorgan8897]

just did my manifold on my 04 ram had two broken studs predicted a all day battle finsihed the whole job in a hour and half evry stud spun out by hand. I like in centeral Maine and lets say rust is a big issue.

[@bjkjoseph]

Great videos, it’s amazing how you get the camera in there you can really see everything you’re doing

[@Hoaxer51]

You’re right, and while he’s still trying to see what he’s doing himself. Usually by the time I get my hand and whatever tools I need into whatever I’m working on, I can’t see the fastener myself let alone having a camera and a couple lights in there too!

[@PilotInCommand777]

The method that you instituted for the removal of the broken bolts, WoW AWESOME!

[@normangarrand1106]

I always run a tap into the threaded holes before I reinstall .Just a precaution against bad threads as you don't know if someone had been in there before . By the looks of the one stud partly out Id say yes

[@roythearcher]

Good worshop practise for any threads where corrosion is present.

[@dcolb121]

Good point

[@brianevers4876]

Agreed. Chaser taps are a lifesaver on aluminum heads. I used one on the same job. If you use a standard cutting tap on aluminum that's a bad day.

[@davidsnow9504]

Anyone with a problem with your welding is probably a specialist. You are a Generalist. You know much and your problem solving is first rate man.

[@jum5238]

Given the "thinness" of the old manifold, and the "loop-de-loop" thickness of the new, I figure you had to take an engine mount or two off to fit the new manifold/headers in.

[@peterfranks7619]

I would think those studs would be high quality metal, shows how much I know.

[@evilbrat5376]

Always enjoy those "Two for Two" bolt extractions on those rung off heads. The "Lady" smiled on ya there. Can there be less room for you to work on them exhust manifolds on that truck? Waiting for Part 2 on this.

[@pboston6RR]

You took me back to the 1960s when I attempted to install headers on a Plymouth 383. Attempted is the operative word. After several days messing around just like you are I gave up. There was no way that those headers were going to fit inside the engine compartment of a a Plymouth sport suburban. Fortunately, the parts dealer understood the problem and I was able to return the headers. Thanks for your great videos, it’s very enjoyable to watch someone who knows what they’re doing do a job.

[@stephenellis6651]

Stay lucky Ray. Love your videos and how professional you are. Stephen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@brianshaheen1138]

Loved how you started to get pissed off at getting your wrench stuck at about 22:47. "Uh Oh, I'm stuck" .........................Come off.......Gimmie back my stuff". I could feel the rage building. Been there, done that.

[@lechatbotte.]

This is the week for cars in really bad condition and Ray, is on top of his game

[@kris856]

I am so glad it is going to be a two-part video! Like these long stories a lot. Thank you.

[@philipsavickas4860]

you may need a new liner for the welder's wip to help the wire feed better

[@michaelpressman7203]

You're 100% right what happens if you get billed up with metal shavings in the tube and it causes the wire to drag and then it'll slow down your wire feed and then the welder will sputter and pop be right on the money buddy have a good night aluminum wire welders are even worse have a good night again bye

[@jasonpoletta1797]

All the broken dodge manifold bolts I've done 4.7 3.7 5.7 I've never had one stuck. A reverse drill bit works every time. Mostly because they break from expansion and contraction not being seized.

[@PaulKitagawa]

I worked for Dodge over here in California. I think there's a TSB on the exhaust manifold bolts on the hemi engines

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

What does it say? They suck?

[@bearpuf]

That you include such detail in the disassembly that takes into account broken studs and maneuvering shields out around other in the way parts separates you from other mechanic videographers who would edit those parts out and would not be giving a true picture of what is involved. I am continually amazed at your know how, articulation for description, and confidence as you deal with these repairs. Thanks very much for this splendid video.

[@michaelpressman7203]

It's experience man when you know what you're doing you know what you're doing and if you don't sometimes you just got to muddle your way through it but hey practice makes perfect if you never tried to do anything you never messed up hey have a good evening everybody bye

[@aussiebloke609]

When I was a kid, I was taught to loosen manifold nuts/studs, then re-tighten before moving on to the next one. Once they've all broken free, only then did we actually run them out. The idea was that removing one places potentially places more tension on the ones around it, making them more likely to snap off instead of breaking loose.

[@georgebaker1251]

Ditto!

[@chasefeller1279]

Had this issue on my 09 ram 1500 on both sides at about 90,000 miles. Thank god for lifetime powertrain warranty. Covered the replacement of the studs.

[@LogicalNiko]

Well when things get older and loosened up, sometimes you need to just give 'em the ol' reach around. Next add some extra clamping force with tools to keep them going all the way; especially when stuff pops off early in the process. Finally when you get around the exhaust pipe you just need a lot of lube and extra long tools to work them into submission.

[@michaelpressman7203]

Sure we're talking about engines here makes an old man Wonder have a good night

[@atxjax1]

Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for as a DIY...........did you disconnect the negative battery terminal before welding?

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

When I see a square bolt, it reminds me of my late maternal grandfather. He worked at Buffalo Bolt company in North Tonawanda, NY. He operated a machine that formed the bolt heads. His helper heated them red hot and he placed them in the machine to crunch them into shape. Back to the present, good work, Ray! Greetings from Ohio.

[@wickush6410]

My rule is always impact rusty bits. They seem to not break as often. 10mm exhaust bolts 😂

[@michaelpressman7203]

I put rust dissolving on the boats let it sit overnight then take a grip punch and a hammer whack it right in the middle of that'll break the rust loose in between the threads in the heads and sometimes they'll make it easier to come out and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't they're exhaustible exhaust bolts are always a pain bad and exhaust systems are even worse hey have a good evening everybody

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

I would think an impact would break em.. i have an 89 jeep wagoneer that needs its manifold repaired... and im scared to do it.. thr bolts are 10mm and so rusty... lol

[@DerkuiDerkui]

I'm not even a mechanic and your content is amazing! It's like prescription of what I need after a long day of work. Subscribed!

[@jakewildman6607]

Besides being a great Tech-Mechanic you are buy far one of the best camera man on KZbin , Thank you also for the time you take editing these videos . Great video 👍 like always

[@michaelpressman7203]

Many times I've seen Ray work left-handed hold the camera in his right hand turn upside down just so he can give the viewers better I shot it goes above and beyond man is a great guy have a good night

[@timermech]

Watching you having to wiggle those manifolds to extract them, I was pretty certain putting the new ones in would be.......difficult. Not surprised you need a 'part 2'. Love watching you work and your approach to even 'trying' circumstances. Kudos to you.

[@garethwilliams3150]

Done enough headers to know that getting the manifolds out awards you no bonus points for getting the headers in. :)

[@patricspointofview7188]

I'll bet customer attempted to do the job himself. Broke the first manifold bolt and gave up. 🤣

[@Aspie_Geek_UK]

I'm not going to take that bet 🤣😂

[@knppstr542]

This is common on the 5.7 hemi

[@mjolnirswrath23]

@@knppstr542 yep! Use a Cobalt Drill bit in a Hinge Self Centering VIX bit while the manifold I'd still in place...gently hammer Extractor into place and apply hand Leverage...that way you NEVER " Walk " from center.

[@midwestworkshop2863]

Those bolts breaking and manifolds cracking, pretty common. Manifold bolts also break often on the 6.0 ls motors. See it sometimes on 5.3 and the 4.8 ls motors also.

[@billevans2312]

You are a PRO! you made it look easy. I did one side on my Ram and got lucky. No welding on the nuts. Looking forward to seeing how those headers go on.

[@ronaldtillinghast6600]

Ray you are the most awesome best top notch coolest mechanic ever and let people say what they will the world is filled with all walks of life and opinions your always gonna get someone who dont like how you do something or say something whatever you know its the ones who leave nice comments that matter the most I wanna remind you to have a good day ✌🇺🇸

[@michaelpressman7203]

Those that make the most noise do the least amount of work kind of like a balloon that's going little trolls stomp their little heads pinch them off hey have a good night

[@ronaldtillinghast6600]

@@michaelpressman7203 you too ✌

[@DieSnider]

Top tip. Always tap the heads of bolt/studs you want to release in aluminum. Steel makes room in the aluminum and helps penetrating oil.

[@ezgoochoa212]

I have penetrated the aluminum and there is an oil leak. Any solution? Help, please 🙏

[@IR-nq4qv]

The welding /stud removal was spot on Ray, Even on a good day..., I can't imagine anyone attempting to drill out a stud, while trying to keep the bit centered and straight, that would be a nightmare and a recipe for disaster. Kudos to you good sir on a job well done fast, neat and efficient, I'm looking forward to part deux.

[@jum5238]

I've previously drilled (or took it to a shop), and after seeing this, wish I had a welder! Very nice job Ray!

[@michaelpressman7203]

I tell you a trick that abuse many times take a center punch hit the boat dead center then get a reverse drill bit no before that get a combination drill and center drill or a center drill you can buy a set for like 10 bucks at harbor freight then start with a small drill left hand drill and then step up to one size under your tapping drill size sometimes you're leaving up pressure on the threads that it will spin out I've done it many times it works bye

[@FlashGeiger]

I did it once drilling a much smaller hole than the stud then using the interior easy-out to back out the broken stud. No welder available or the skill to use one.

[@chrismaverick9828]

There's one guy who offers up kits to purchase for drilling out exhaust manifold bolts for Pontiac Fieros. Includes a jig to line up all the holes, carbide bits of graduating sizes and collets to keep them straight in the jig, and taps to clean or restore them. It's a common problem with those cars and he makes a small mint off the kits.

[@notime4264]

@@chrismaverick9828 yes, I’ve seen a video with a similar tool set for the Hemi

[@TheUNCC23]

This repair came in perfect timing. Just got a 2014 Ram a few months ago and started noticing the exhaust leak coming from the manifold. Good to know it doesn't appear to be as challenging to repair as I previously thought.

[@walterhambrick8705]

If people could only understand how difficult that really is. I gave up wrenching in 2003.

[@SWATT101]

Yup I'm 62 did this job in my driveway...f me...never again lol

[@johnf.6942]

Passenger side usually goes first. Did mine at 57,900 miles ..

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Afternoon Ray, Eric O would be proud and jealous of the lack of rust🤣🤣

[@jekeler699]

I've gotta do this and the camshaft/lifters swap soon. I really appreciate this video, now you just need to do one on the lifters so I'll know what to do!

[@TouchofDepth]

Same, I'm not looking forward to doing the lifters, I'm about to do the headers this weekend

[@jekeler699]

@@TouchofDepth The lifters ended up being a pretty big job but it does still run after a year! lol. I ended up doing my manifold bolts when I had the engine torn down. Definitely made it a lot easier.

[@tsal677]

Is there going to be a part 2? I'd like to see and hear those new tubular manifolds!

[@stacydornan9765]

Same angle grinder I used for almost 30 years,great tool bro

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

Uh Oh. Customer supplied performance hop-up parts, so they got a 60% chance of being the correct part and an additional 50% chance of fitting properly and another 70% chance of needing minor modifications.

[@wanders278]

Shut up

[@mh87351]

I know eric at SMA would told the customer OE replacement or nothing. he doesn't mess with aftermarket performance parts typically.

[@quietsignal]

I did this repair to my 2004 ram 1500 and prepped with ez outs, center punch, left handed drill bits, 90 degree drill chuck, brazing kit, and when I got the manifold loose the broken bolt fell out onto the concrete. It had backed itself out. No rust in Phoenix.

[@janetepstein9733]

Being a woman I watch your videos because I want to understand the ACTUAL need for repairs and NOT get screwed when I take my vehicle in for repairs.

[@Hoaxer51]

Nothing better than some knowledge, maybe buy a OBD2 reader (there are some out there for around $30.00) and you can read what problems you have from the code and look it up and have an idea what might be wrong when your engine light comes on. Good luck!

[@michaelpressman7203]

I hate to say it it's not right I've been in the trades 45-50 years and to take advantage of anybody that doesn't have a mechanical understanding is not right especially women my wife almost strangle their service for either one time and she's only for sex no she couldn't get over the counter boys and girls have a good night

[@slash11lipo]

@@michaelpressman7203 I read this several times and still don't understand what you wrote.

[@justme5384]

I took of the exhaust manifold on my VW crafter from 2008 without any broken bolts. The nuts were made of copper

[@CPsGarage]

Man I was slow getting to the video today 🤣.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

I was slow posting it. I was delayed last night. 😭 🦮 ☠️

[@clbcl5]

Stayed up to watch the Emmy's.

[@bradhaines3142]

@@RainmanRaysRepairs ramacus doge is my new favorite car brand name

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

@@clbcl5 never

[@robertpage2023]

@@clbcl5 Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Tony's or Emmys or even Grammys, I find it much better to cut out all the crap parts and watch someone's YT video of it.

[@seanlettuce180]

LOL 5.3 liter hemi 😂🤣😂 the gm and mopar guys are roaring! I believe good sir it is in fact a Ram one thousand five hundred series ‘5.7’ liter hemispherical engine! Cheers 🍻

[@bobimbordino3024]

I’m just going to say, it’s a dodge & should be driven right to the junkyard the moment it was bought

[@jeffwells2586]

U must love Ford.

[@vmdenis3350]

Don't know about you but, I had a 3500 6.2l run for 500k miles with no special problem. Never changed the gear/engine, maintenance every 5k, 2 valve covers, bushings every 150k. Other than that nothing special

[@evilredBoris]

@@vmdenis3350 that is sooo bullshit. Stop making up a bullshit story to prove that rams are superior because i can tell you they’re not.

[@dogdiggingrj2089]

Funny how you see more ford's and chevys in the junkyards then dodges

[@michaelray5595]

Eh, I've driven Dodge, Chevy, Ford, Acura.... they ALL have their own stupidity involved. It just depends on, what and which, stupidity your comfortable with. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@glennrussell3252]

So skilled, so calm and logical, and so entertaining. He's the master!

[@vinnyt]

Love watching you work. My microwave makes almost the same doodley doo sound you do so it brings a smile to my face every time cooking is finished. My sister and I were assembling some garden beds with a lot of bolts the other day so there was lots of clicking happening.

[@mattfissell3068]

I love watching Ray work. I have a problem with bending my head, or moving the monitor, to try and get a better look at the problem at hand. It almost never works.

[@michaelpressman7203]

I also have a habit of trying to go along with it and I holler at the phone well if you did this or if you did that I'm not saying I've been right but sometimes I've actually seen Ray do something that I said every so often a blind hog finds an acorn you know have a good night

[@vulgivagu]

Hi from the UK. Back in the 1960's when I worked on cars for a living, manifolds were held on by steel studs with brass nuts holding the manifold on. As long as you put new nuts on at replacement time they always came off with no trouble.

[@kenore4003]

The coolest looking headers were used by Lotus (lots of trouble usually serious) in their racers. They were used on a hot v engine. They were called " nest of snakes" . I couldn't imagine how long it took to bend and weave lay that pipe into that sculpture.

[@michaelpressman7203]

Ferraris and lambos are pretty too have a good night

[@hickorystx]

Glad all the bolts came out even with some persuasion. Just so amazing to see how this is done with expertise. Thanks for sharing!!!! Stay well!!!

[@kennethbaker2624]

Thanks Ray see ya on your next video, what’s crazy to me 55 thousand and some miles a Ram with exhaust leaks they just don’t build them like they used to.

[@MikhailScottKy]

I am glad to see the reach around was safely conducted............

[@chief2036]

A.T.M. Ask, Tell, Make. My favorite way to do things. Great video as always.

[@wyuttgoodwin135232]

I will always press like on your Videos ray. You bring so much joy to us, Daily.

[@1wadesdad]

The lack of rust makes me envious! In the North this would take forever. Keep up the good work.

[@aaronburson1427]

I heard from an old mechanic that when it comes to exhaust bolts, loose, tight, loose, tight, loose, tight. No broke bolts. I can honestly say, I've never broken an exhaust bolt.

[@ninjatuna317]

Was good to see the welding pliers back in action!

[@michaelpressman7203]

I use those welding pliers I have a set of needle nose vise grips that's what I call them and I use them also on hose clamps the clip styles I've never had the luxury of having a specialized pair of pliers like Ray has have a good night

[@rowlandclark1015]

The spanner angels are watching over you.. brilliant work.

[@samhoffman1280]

Manifolds are one chamber with multiple inlets, headers are individual tubes that usually combine together at some later point.

[@gueyg3764]

Never been that lucky working on exhaust manifold

[@gr7485]

Oooh! A race truck complete with shiny pedals to make it go really fast. 😂

[@kenore4003]

Shiney pedals take at least 2 tenths off the quarter mile and add 5 mph.

[@LTdesign13]

This is great to know... We have our '17 Ram 1500 at the stealership for the third time in a year right now concerning this issue.

[@sauceanddip7969]

I tow for insurance companies and it's crazy how many vehicles we bring to the dealer service parking lot is outrageous.

[@ocdetails]

Thanks for showing that welding the nut on part. I've heard about doing that, but I've never had opportunity to actually try it. I've always been curious and seeing you do it was perfect! In fact, I got the bonus of seeing it TWICE! :) I love how you claim victory when a broken bolt or something engineers did to make mechanics mad doesn't stop you from doing what you want. That is awesome. I feel the same way when I'm fixing a problem that doesn't seem to want to be fixed. Love it!

[@silicon212]

So at work tomorrow I have this same job (although not using the tube manifolds to replace). It's a 2012 but it's the same color and the same issue. This video is super relevant. ;)

[@onebaddj]

I had to do the same job. All 4 rear snapped off flush in the heads on my 2500 4x4. Nice to see we ran into the same issues. I started with an oil change and found my rattle that was driving me crazy. Yeap still get made fun of cause it took me 2 weeks total to fix it. I drilled mine out. Left hand bits and easy outs. Slow and steady. My hands dont work well either so took longer. Was fun though. Love my truck.

[@RadioReprised]

Maybe stuff towels in the ports before grinding Operation?

[@LeadStarDude]

I can tell you before I even start watching that the dipstick will have to be removed, and then rerouted when reinstalled to clear those headers. Oh and the steering shaft will have to be detached in the middle and laid to the side.

[@rshotty9039]

man your in a way better mood doing these than I was doing mine.

[@ProfessorDisaray]

"Send It"...... Priceless

[@greyjay9202]

Ray, I hope you're putting some never-seize on all the threads of those new manifold studs or bolts. Among other good qualities I admire about you, is your fearlessness. No matter what the project is, you launch right into it and figure it out as you go along.

[@michaelpressman7203]

That's what separates the men from the boys hey it is great work bye

[@lomni02]

liking the wide-angle camera views with you in the vid.

[@markraday8071]

I didn't get a chance to watch this video till this morning. You did an amazing job with those broken bolts. Luck didn't have anything to do with it. Confidence, experience and the proper tools gives the best results. Your at the top of your game 💯🇺🇸. Can't wait to see part 2 of this series ✌️💪