UPDATE! 2019 Ram 1500 - IT BROKE AGAIN. (Cracked Exhaust Manifold Problem) | Truck Central

[@TruckCentral]

*It's back!* The big 100k mile episode is coming up next week... make sure you're subscribed!

[@kennytinker24]

Should name it "End of Extended Warranty Video" Sweat, Sweat.

[@HemiMike]

So you did 100k miles + how many hours at idle on these manifold before they gave sway?

[@koreyvalentine4234]

Hey man I’m 33 and just bought my first truck. Unfortunately I couldn’t afford a brand new ram so I bought a used ram Laramie for 28K, 31 out the door. Overall the ram looked to be in very good condition other than a small dent in the bumper and the bed is used but hey that’s what it’s for. The body is immaculate and it has a truck cover anyway. Anyways I bought it with 99K miles on it which is more than I would had liked. Right off the bat I was told I would get 17 miles city and 20mpg highway but I’m averaging 12.1. I’ve only had it for 2500 miles and so far the first issue I noticed is glitchy media. I’ll hook my iPhone up to the cord and plug it into the truck but it doesn’t always load and sometimes just says media loading for a while. That’s minor. The next is just last week for the first time when I stop at a red light without taking the truck out of drive or touching anything the truck will just rev up when the light turns green and I put my foot on the gas pedal to go just like if I was to put my foot on the pedal with the truck in park and it says place truck in park and then any gear so I put it in park and back to drive then it goes just fine. That’s happened twice. Today I was sitting at the gas pump and all of a sudden I heard a noise which sounded like the fan getting louder and louder so I shut the truck off. I second guessed myself thinking surely nothings wrong… I mean I just paid 30K for this truck so surely not right? I stopped by a friends and pulled up at the end of his driveway and sat there while he stood there talking. He asked me to move up so his girlfriend could back out and leave and when I moved up I told him you smell like antifreeze brother and I heard that sound again being louder and louder. He said shit and asked me to pop the hood and the truck had a little steam under the hood and that’s when we saw all the antifreeze including a trail from where I was parked before to where I moved up to. He shined the flash light and I saw a crack on the radiator on the drivers side of it about two inches from the top where the plastic starts. Have you head of any of these problems before or had any yourself? Do you have any ideas why this would happen? I have a 3 month 3000K mile warranty which doesn’t seem like much of anything but should I give them a call. I know the obvious answer seems like yea man but being this is my first big purchase and worrying that I might want to trade it in sooner or later as soon as I get positive equity (or sooner if it’s going to give me a bunch of problems) then I don’t want to tell them everything and then they depreciate the trucks value based on the issues. Idk what to do or where to start. I hope it’s not a head gasket issue

[@chop2093]

Funny how dealerships can never find any problems when it’s under warranty but the second the warranty is out then they find everything under the sun wrong.

[@TruckCentral]

So true

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

Isn't that the truth. Nothings wrong when under warranty. Everything's wrong when it expires.

[@hefdaddylongstroke]

I didn't think the manifolds was covered

[@rkalla]

Ok seriously cool that you kept the originals to look at!

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I needed to see them for myself! Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@stillsmoking3909]

I have a 2019 Ram and based on your reviews I was able to pin point the issue and it was covered under warranty. Thank you for your content.

[@AB-rg9zm]

I have a similar issue where the flange on the exhaust after the cat had both pressed bolts sheered off. Dealer is claiming not covered under warranty, I am going to make damn sure they check the headers which are covered. Anyone heard of cracked exhaust manifolds leading to sheered pressed bolts down the line on the flanges?

[@geog5523]

So warranty plus $100 was the total cost so far 😄 I still like how rams drive better than the competition .

[@bcelectricc]

Ya your right . When its not at garage it drives good

[@jshapiro34]

I had a 2016 ram 1500 loved it. But about a month ago it started the hemi tick at 52k I had about 9 months left on warranty. Took it to the dealership twice and still had hemi tick all while Kelly blue book was offering 25k for my truck......so now I’m driving a pro4x 2021 titan with no regrets

[@fredwilliams7893]

Lmao. Yep ditched my 4th gen at 100,000 miles with all the issues. Bought a 13 tundra and Couldn't be happier. These trucks are garbage.

[@tl8885]

How is your Titan holding up? I'm thinking about getting one

[@jshapiro34]

@@tl8885 no issues 53k on odometer

[@tl8885]

@@jshapiro34 cool! I'm leaning towards getting one, probably next week

[@jshapiro34]

@@tl8885 just get a XD and you will never want to get rid of it Better brakes bigger bed more lift and 11k towing

[@Crocodile_Performance]

Kooks offers a bolt on, no tune required long tube headers for that truck. Just in case you want an upgrade

[@MrJustinWheeler]

If these new ones crack, I’ll definitely be going with headers. Thanks for the info!

[@medicchester]

Nice

[@crsantin]

I love my 2020 Big Horn with the Hemi. I’m still pretty low mileage so no issues. I’ll be getting an extended warranty to cover issues like this and things like the Uconnect system just in case. I plan on keeping my truck a long time. Every brand has issues. The new Rams are good trucks.

[@TruckCentral]

Well said 👍

[@Wakeupdud3]

I am at 46k 2020 ram lone star 5.7 night addition, I have this problem, but after cold start warm up, the noise never went away like others it just progressively got a little worse over a week and finally, the noise does go away when warm, but even when warm you can hear a little tapping, kind of like the hemi tick, but not as fast and consistent as the hemi tick. And I was only able to hear the noise by driver and passenger side tire, never from top of the motor

[@MichaelCarsonNH]

Where did you get warranty from? I'm picking up a 2020 Limited. Dealer wanted $3650 for warranty that would get be 5 years or 100k miles.

[@irvineporras9631]

@@MichaelCarsonNH bright line advisors I paid 2000 I believe to cover everything

[@angryginger791]

I wonder why they don't just use headers these days. Too loud for a stock truck, maybe? I'd imagine a tubular header would be cheaper to produce than a cast manifold.

[@royalelwood9538]

My 2011 Ram 1500 Hemi did the same thing. Started with the passenger side then a few months later the drivers side manifold started to leak. Cost around 1,400 to get both done. I think manufacturers do this on purpose to get people into a new one.

[@John-mz4ql]

That's exactly why!!! And to earn $$$ for the mechanics you'll need to take it to, too! It is all a greedy scam, considering how much they rake from the new truck buyer from day 1!

[@kingsun122]

Man all manufactures have issues but how do you crack manifolds on 2019 car already?

[@dstrong11]

Hemi's are reliable. Put 50,000 continuous miles on mine and had no issues except upgrading the Uconnect lol 😆.

[@mikepoint4983]

I’m happy everything worked out , I had a Scat Pack and the water pump failed at 20,000 kms and the dealership replaced it at no cost out of my pocket . Cheers

[@TruckCentral]

Thanks for watching! (Nice Silverado btw 👍)

[@glengazzard5517]

Good to know about the ram tick. My truck is a 2019 sport with only 25000 miles. Best truck I’ve ever owned. Love the power and handling of this truck. The only issue I have is the sunroof leaks. I have had it into the dealer twice and they have not been able to find it yet. The ram water over it for a couple hours at a time and it hasn’t leaked. Go figure. It does seem to be inconstant. I’ve taken it through car washes and washed it by hand and didn’t leak, but after a rain storm it will sometimes leak. I am worried about the damage it is doing to my truck

[@dailygrinders89]

Have the drain hose cleaned on the sunroof! Not with air but water and vinegar. It’s a couple videos on YT about that issue.

[@cbrown17982010]

Just wondering if the new manifolds the dealer put on were an updated part number or the same as the cracked ones?🤙

[@fredwilliams7893]

I'm sure same ones! God these trucks suck mine had the same problems

[@royalelwood9538]

You will see a lot of Ram 1500 Hemi trucks on used car lots that have this exhaust problem & need new lifters & cam. Watch out for the trucks that have over 60,000 miles. Have a good mechanic look it over.

[@Captain_Brown_Beard]

Thats mainly for used fleet vehicles

[@michellemorgan3133]

That warranty will come in handy when the lifters and camshaft goes! Known problem with the Hemi motor.

[@quadcityracing]

Correction, the GM motors.

[@billblonco]

This has been a problem for the longest and they still haven't got it right.

[@brandywine3235]

Yep along with the 3rd brake light leaking

[@REDZ28won]

Neither has Chevrolet.

[@tallll70]

@@brandywine3235 i just keep adding break light fluid, i'm good

[@AzuraiAeon]

your warranty just paid for itself. the next "issue" will take you into the positive.

[@jhford1234]

That's pretty frustrating to have them check 4x for a Crack that size...a lot of people wouldn't push the 3rd time. Glad they caught it

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I generally don’t push that hard either, but I just KNEW it was on both sides. Thanks for watching!

[@medicchester]

Yeah, drunk mechanics, still haven't found a sober Ford Mechanic to date! Dodge is no exception

[@milesb4231]

Thank you for doing this - I hope Ram has fixed these issues on the newest 1500s.

[@josevalencia5145]

I've got a 16. Same power train. Exhaust manifolds have been a serious issue for years. Plus lifter noise. I lucked out and bought the Mopar lifetime care warranty (no longer offered). I've had to fix this issue twice. I'd buy a new RAM but, these issues are expensive over the life of the truck. And aftermarket warranties tend to have caps after so many repairs or limitations on where you can take them. So, for now, my 16 Sport is staying with me. Good vid. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Smart choice opting for the lifetime warranty. I’d have bought it too. Thanks for watching!

[@mongolikechewchew2475]

Wow,how much was that? 6-7k? I wish they still offered it, I would've bought that for sure!

[@josevalencia5145]

@@mongolikechewchew2475 I think it was $3500.

[@mongolikechewchew2475]

@@josevalencia5145 def worth it,wish they still offered it! Thanks.

[@johnmorris77]

For the record I have a 19 with 30k on it and haven't had a single issue. Every brand has a couple issues. Take care of your truck, let it idle and build some heat before you throw it in gear and hit 4k rpms,

[@Kenyonni]

These engine do not like to idle for long… be cautious…

[@johnmorris77]

@ correct, I’m not talking about letting it idle for 30 minutes like people did with old diesels. Just 30 seconds to a couple minutes if it’s cold. And idle for 10-30 seconds before shutting off the engine. It’s good for the turbo

[@BradWyatt]

My 2020 is in the dealership now with this problem. They replaced passenger side and called me today to say they have to do the driver side. I am happy they caught it. All warranty. Think I need to invest in the extended warranty. Have the 60k and 58k on the truck. Had a 96, 2004, 2010, 2017, and now my 2020 and this is the first warranty issue I have had. Interesting to see because this truck will get passed on to my daughter eventually and I will be looking for a new one. May have to look at options then

[@blaked8647]

Late comment but this might help. When your going down the road at a constant speed around 65 the v8 is only using 6 of the cylinders so you need to get a delete which will cost around 1500

[@donaldmarusak4929]

Have 04. 364,000+ miles. 13 with 5.7 135,000+.

[@shawncole6122]

I’ve got a 2004 ram Laramie that just turned over 170.000.00 thousand miles and it still runs great I’ve never replaced the starter alternator or water pump it’s still a great truck

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@hurricane8634]

So u replaced everything else

[@agracer1000]

I wonder if the cracked manifolds have to do with out the collector and down pipes are mounted to the chassis. If it's to rigid, there is no room for the metal to expand and you get stress cracks. This is common problem on another high end exotic I know of and some enterprising shop came up with a spring mount for the exhaust portion after the collector in lieu of the rigid OEM mount. The cracked header issues disappeared for those that installed the modified mount. This could be a simple fix if Ram would actually look at it.

[@REDZ28won]

Its usually broken bolts and warped manifolds from the broken bolts that cause the cracks.

[@netsurfers9357]

Why not get 7/8" Stainless Steel Exhaust Shorty Headers to match up the stock exhaust? Much better than stock (lighter weight/better heat/thaw dissipation to the aluminum heads)!

[@7thkev519]

he had the extended warranty so it's obvious for the warranty to take care of it.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I was on the fence about it. I went with the stock manifolds bc the warranty covered it. I know I am running the risk of this happening again, but atleast it didn’t cost me. If it happens again, definitely going with after market headers.

[@Todd_S]

I've had the exhaust manifold crack on my old 2004 Honda Civic. Not sure what caused it. I bought an aftermarket stainless steel manifold since it had the integrated cat.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Just picked up my 19 Ram Rebel with the 5.7 a few days ago I opted for the extended powertrain warranty only. In the last few days I have an extremely loud ticking that goes away when it heats up and I have a feeling it's going to be the exact same thing mine's got 78k on it.

[@chasefeller1279]

Do you know if the part number on the box is different from the original manifolds? Wonder if they’ve updated it to AB or something to address the issue. Generally when they do that, the number stays the same but the letters go up to denote a revision.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

That’s a good question. I will check that when I get home. Thanks for watching!

[@chasefeller1279]

@@MrJustinWheeler btw this is the kind of content i look for but struggle to find. Anyone can review a new truck and talk about how great it is. I want to know how well that new truck holds up, and what issues to expect. Its hard cuz most ppl dont put this kind of mileage on a new vehicle in 2-3 years. Thanks for keeping us updates. Ive been going back and forth on my next truck. Think i might just go with a 1500 now but id really wish they’d do a 6’4” bed with ramboxes on the 1500. They used to a few years ago.

[@pwells10]

Great info. About 18k miles on my 19 ram so far. The best truck I've ever owned but I'm so scared this is going to show up. I didn't purchase a warranty. Wondering if I should get one of those aftermarket warranties... Googling MAP insurance now

[@JLswatchthis]

Rams are good trucks man. Just think of the 100s of thousands of people that arent having issues with them.

[@levimagnusson5880]

You can actually buy a lifetime warranty from Ram as long as it’s under 48 months and 48K miles. Idk how much it costs, but if you want to keep the truck forever, not a bad idea.

[@pwells10]

@@levimagnusson5880 excellent advice. I'll go back to the dealer. All these third-party warranties have really bad reviews on BBB.

[@pwells10]

@@levimagnusson5880 Thank you.

[@levimagnusson5880]

@@pwells10 you’re welcome. Here is the link: www.chryslerfactoryplans.com/tools/articles.aspx?article=Lifetime_Extended_Warranty Looks like it doesn’t cover the eco diesel or Cummins models, but will do the other 1500 (5.7) motors.

[@joellaurin9007]

I love my 2023 RAM 1500 Classic. It's an SLT with the Crew Cab and 6'4" box and of course the 5.7.

[@roadglide1142]

Exhaust manifolds are an issue on Fords , Rams , & GM’s ! No suprises there !

[@bendino9016]

any v8 really, they should be considered a "wear" item.

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

Why's it an issue on newer ones? The 95-01 Rams don't have this issue on the older v8s

[@roadglide1142]

@@slumpnmyrump4986 Cheaper metal

[@bendino9016]

@@slumpnmyrump4986 aluminum block, iron manifolds, copper/steel or something else gaskets... also modern cast iron might be trash.

[@lIlIllll1]

Thts why u get a tundra

[@JT-ko3rv]

There's so many possibilities for cracked manifolds fact is they've been cracking for as long as they've been using cast iron why anybody still uses cast iron manifolds is a mystery besides cost, steel tube headers is the answer worst they'll do is blow a gasket or rust out at some point pretty sure there's a heat shield over them so the cracks aren't necessarily visible.

[@medicchester]

Only if you use shitty bolts, no thread lock, and an aluminum block with iron. Also, they put the bolts in the wrong pattern. All of which is a mechanics fault, not the iron. User issue, not the iron. No one here stated bolt pattern lock. If you put on bolts next to each other like a clock wide pattern or counterclockwise pattern then anything on this pattern will break. Put on any bolts to metal in a hex pattern. Start one end and then second bolt to the opposite end jumping from the rear of the manifold to the back switching sides while applying the bolts in a hexagonal pattern. Tire hub to rim bolts called lug nuts are never applied in a clockwise pattern or counterclockwise. Never tightened a bolt next to the one you just applied. That will warp any metal and isn't how you apply bolts metal to metal. Even sky scapers during the winter may have a failed beam if the bolts or rivets are applied next to each other. They don't teach this in modern classroom environments. Takes doubly the time to apply bolts this way correctly. With thread lock, and add a new thermostat, more air into the engine compartment. Easy as 1-2-3, not 4-6-2-4-1-7. 99.9% of the time, no automaker outside of NASCAR uses this bit hex pattern even all your tire mechanics too. It will crack your wheel hub and rims. Research corvette Rims falling off in half. Completely shredded in half. Because of one thing. Idiot mechanic to save two seconds off his clock added the bolts in a clockwise pattern, not a hexagonal pattern. Metal to metal 100% hex on bolt pattern. The building or engine will fail otherwise even the rim or hub. Many people driving today with cracked wheel rims and Trucks. View KZbin Semitruck rim failures. You think I'm joking, space shuttles have failed due to incorrectly adding bolts. Without a hexagonal pattern or thread lock bolt seals. AKA the challenger Space shuttle explosion was due to hexagonal issues between two metals. Back up gasket didn't work! That would be your head gasket. If the bolts are put on circularly beside each other pattern will break any metal, plastic, or glue even a gasket will break due to this idiotic person putting bolts on the wrong way. Most simple thing in the world. Put gasoline or diesel into a tank and the car runs. Add coolant to your gas tank? Get broken shit, mechanics pretending to be mechanics. Like I said, including the challenger explosion was preventative if an actual mechanic was on duty or engineer not drunk beyond comprehension. Every accident is preventable. call your mechanic and tell them how they applied their bolts at your Dodge dealer you got that fix from. Bet you they say who cares dude, I'm on my marijuana break with a beer for sure Mr. dude. Same excuse from the Challenger shuttle Explosion. Idiots at work in the wrong field. I can only imagine if they world EOD in the Army. They would be armless if lucky.

[@Insuranceexamprep]

I have a Borla Atak on my 2020 Ram 1500 and it sounds amazing

[@TruckCentral]

That’s one way to cover up the sound 🤣

[@TruckCentral]

(only joking.... these Hemi trucks with that exhaust sound 🔥🔥🔥)

[@johnmorris77]

Is it too much? I was thinking of going with the mid grade

[@MikeMaldonado]

I've got a 2017 RAM 1500 with 90,000 miles and I have to have both left and right exhaust manifolds replaced. The dealer said it may take up to a month to get the parts but total cost $1,500 so I'll have the work done in a month but it sounds like this really should be a recall issue.

[@thomasdalton2042]

Are the new manifolds a better design or are they going crack at some point to? I've seen this problem with dodge alot

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I did not get to see the replacement parts up close before they were installed, but they appear to be a factory cast manifold. Which means they will likely crack again. I’ll make sure to update everyone if they do.

[@acebuick]

He need to just put some headers on

[@mattg.5210]

What exhaust header would you choose if you didn't have the warranty?

[@medicchester]

Borla

[@mk84boom]

I just dropped off my 2019 Laramie. Having the same issue for the last few months. My truck has 78000 miles on it. Dealership just called me to confirm both exhaust manifolds are cracked. My deductible is only $100.00, thanks to the extended warranty.

[@MurdochGuitar]

I have a 14 w 5.7 Hemi Current odometer: 323895km (201259 miles) So far, no lifter or cam issues. Have not had manifold cracks. But I'm detecting a tick in the mornings, might have a broken or breaking manifold stud. Semi synthetic oil changes & mostly highway miles. Gonna drive it until Chrysler wants to buy it back.... LoL

[@sixtoruiz1223]

How did you get the extended warranty did you go to the dealership or you did it find it yourself

[@fernandoisaacfilms8933]

Curious about this too

[@hereis6655]

Bro Scott Kilmer been telling yall bout them rams

[@mikebradford7780]

Yep. Had two with this same issue. Sold them both.

[@Ptro1]

Did dodge fix the oil issue to the cam and lifters on the newer hemis?

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I honestly can’t say with certainty. Some sources have said they have, and others say they haven’t.

[@Ptro1]

@Speed Tube I know a few people that had rounded cams and the dreaded dodge miss

[@acebuick]

That only happens in work trucks. People who haul and tow.

[@Ptro1]

@@acebuick my personal experience is they were not work trucks. Daily drivers with towing on weekends to the lake or campgrounds

[@medicchester]

Hahaha haha, as if your question cuts into their bottom line! They may retaliate if you ask to fix it.

[@shannonb1411]

I know this is an old video, I have have a 2020 ram 1500 5.7 hemi, and I have a ticking sound on my passenger side and it’s louder on a cold start, I believe it’s a manifold problem but everyone tells me if it’s still ticking when it’s warm it’s something worse, so I was just curious, did you’re tuck still tick when is was warm when this problem was present, a reply would be much appreciated, thank you!!

[@carlitot5388]

2017 Bighorn running strong 💪🏽! What’s the problem? Put shorty headers on that hemi lol 🙌🏾

[@ginocapone7783]

Hey brother what do you think about the 2022 ram truck are they built better I'm in the market for one and thanks for your videos.

[@glennmorris659]

Justin what was the mileage when this happened My 2019 sounds just like it on cold starts then goes away Glenn

[@mikepatten854]

Has this problem been fixed for the 2021 ram

[@joepotaczek]

I had the same thing happen told them to double check and they started it and had to change the other side 100 deductible but I had to pay for some clamp too. I was also wondering about the extended warranty to we will see I guess I'm at 62000. If I had to pay out of pocket would of just done headers

[@MSchumacherfan]

My 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7 hemi with 49,900 miles just cracked the passenger manifold, I have an appointment on Thursday.

[@willywonkabar]

How'd this go? How much?

[@arlenboyer1559]

i drive a company truck ford 550 v10 have had both manifolds replaced 3 times in the last 5 years with 3000.00 to 4500.00 depending on dealers studs keep breaking then cause manifolds to warp very poor design

[@rssdefensecorp777]

Just to let you knownF150 has the same issue with their manifolds Coyotes have a weak oil pump gear Chevy 5.3s the newer generations have the same issue and they grind cam shafts a lot sooner than Hemi I am a mopar guy all the way Thanks for sharing your experience You should have upgraded to 6.4 exhaust manifolds

[@sarrum7696]

Wow, sounds like you’ve been a mechanic for all 3 of the big 3. So stupid person question for ya, I like the idea of replacing it with a better part. Love the idea of keeping it a mopar part. But the 6.4 is a bigger engine. Wouldn’t the holes not line up right?

[@rssdefensecorp777]

@@sarrum7696 no since the 5.7 manifold has smaller holes the 6.4 will increase your HP and better exhaust flow So with that being said mine Ram is Procharged and runs on 1 7/8 long tube headers with 6.5 pounds of boost and 450 WHP

[@drmitofit2673]

Could it be related to cylinder deactivation and temperature variation, i.e. some exhaust ports hot and others merely warm?

[@SwampFeet678]

I cut MDS off every time I get in my truck. It just seems like unnecessary wear and tear with your engine constantly going from 8cyl to 4cyl.

[@chestophercolumbo4561]

Great point.... That may be causing high material fatigue, nonetheless, they could have addressed this long ago with better metallurgy or strengthening of the weak area (wonder if most if the cracks are in the same area)

[@lomfmur]

@@SwampFeet678 You’re lucky you have that option, Chevy doesn’t have a button or anything to disable, you have to change a solenoid and usually the lifters themselves as even with AFM disabled the lifters will fail, they’re just crap

[@prtube1]

I think the manifold issue is cover under the original power train warranty. The reason I say that is cause I had a 2015 I bought from someone with 62k and they fix it and I didn’t have extended on it.

[@hoytshaunt5738]

What are part numbers for left and right manifolds?

[@garrypalahitski799]

Best engine with proof ability is the newer 5.7 Hemi- Rams over other unproven engines.

[@vietnamrebel]

They don't want to look at the driver side because the dipstick tube is in the way. Mine has a slight exhaust smell on that side, and they basically said they saw no evidence of a leak and didn't bother taking the shield off to actually verify... Oh well, RAM gave me a 100k extended warranty/service plan because they needed 3 attempts to fix something else, and I talked them into it. I have 52k miles to go before that is up, and I doubt I'll have the truck that much longer. But if it gets worse before then, at least I won't be in the hole for it.

[@Over_Taxed_USA]

40k miles on my 20'.. Just had both replaced on mine. Thankfully under warranty - Agreed, great engine but terrible exhaust manifolds

[@osms_io]

@truckcentral, I am in the market for a RAM and all of these exhaust manifold challenges are giving me pause.

[@ShooterAK]

*technician texts you*, *thats the sign of the end times* LLLLLLOOOOOOLLLLLLLLL🤣 Shiiit, id text too if i was a technician

[@BrapStuff]

Braaaaaaaap! Dealing with the same bs from customer care.

[@John-mz4ql]

Why are they making the metal for these necessary heavy duty points of the truck so darn cheap? As much as we pay on these brand-new trucks: this is sad! Sorry to hear 'bout the hassle they initially gave you though; would've disturbed me, too! I definitely wouldn't be off-roading in the hemi v8 then because of what you point out here... thank-you nice video.

[@ronaldfigueroa2026]

Do you know anything about the A/C ? Why it takes so long to cool down?

[@chestophercolumbo4561]

How can this issue transcend several yrs and generations???? Why can't they fix the metallurgy or whatever??

[@Hayden_gearheart]

Well that was a crack still very excited to see the 100,000 mile video hopefully nothing else breaks

[@MrJustinWheeler]

No warranty left, she is going to have to hold it together for the next 100k.

[@medicchester]

Hahaha ah, nothing breaks on a Dodge.

[@medicchester]

Buy another MAP coverage.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

They didn't look for the crack on the other side. It was too obvious. They listened and assumed odds were low both side would die at the same time. When they heard it after, they couldn't deny it. $1200 for the dealership. I wonder if they would have charged you the same?

[@drmitofit2673]

Is this crack visible in situ looking into the engine bay?

[@thecount1001]

wow. any idea why they crack??

[@tylercunningham3398]

Chrysler

[@MrJustinWheeler]

It’s a cast iron part bolted to aluminum heads. When they get hot and cold, they expand and contract, and the aluminum block doesn’t flex in the same way cast iron does.

[@sarrum7696]

@@MrJustinWheeler - If this is a stupid question, I apologize. Can we get aftermarket aluminum ones? Or is there a better solution?

[@thecount1001]

@@MrJustinWheeler so if it's simple metallurgy, is this the case with all vehicles? i can't say i know anyone with high milage vehicles that mention this happening.

[@Ma_Deuce]

I fixed that issue with longtubes

[@jimb.4062]

I'll be dipped if that ain't a Vice Grip Garage capulator 6000 you got there at the end 🤘

[@TruckCentral]

🤣

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Lol yes!! Love me some VGG! Thanks for watching.

[@vividamiani5166]

I’m sitting here with a 2021 jeep gladiator with 25k miles, Tis the highest mileage 21 gladiator right now. And already have had the 240 volt alternator go out….so we’ll we will see what’s next. Not angry because I love the brand but it is annoying.

[@jaxonross7726]

The noise is the very beginning is the header gasket breaking, my parents truck does that when it first starts. I talk to a guy at a muffler shop. He says they fix that issue all the time. He Also said it wouldn't hurt the truck just make that awful noise.

[@TruckCentral]

Your mechanic is wrong. Watch the video.

[@jaxonross7726]

@@TruckCentral I just watch the video. I didn't really ever think a manifold could crack like that but that's good to know

[@kennytinker24]

Do the Eco-diesels have same headers? Had the same issue with 99 jeep wrangler, 3 headers in 2 years. with only 60 k miles. non warr.

[@whatchis1120]

No completely different engine, I haven’t read anything on the forums about it or experienced it on my 84k miles eco.

[@medicchester]

The issue is the bolt pattern application when tightened down. Not metal or part issue. It's a mechanic issue. If they even updated the part. The mechanic 99% of the time is 18 years old with no experience. He'll slap the same bolts on, without a special lb ratchet, or a hex pattern. Any metal will warp and break if bolts are added in a circular fashion instead of a hexagonal fashion. Start to form the from end or back never the middle. Add bolts in a certain pattern always. Even on rims. You add lug nuts in a circular pattern then the rim or hun will crack. Watch you tube semi-truck rim failures. Due to no hexagonal pattern used when applying the bolts. Duh. Something no teacher is teaching mechanics today. Have to talk to a NASCAR mechanic on applying bolts and the importance of bolt sequence applications especially when you have iron clamping down onto an aluminum anything. Bolt pattern is more important than as in this truck. 100% positive the mechanic he used after his marijuana break didn't add the bolts in a hexagonal pattern and did use the same bolts and no thread lock maybe even the same head gaskets. That's how you earn return business! With stoned 18-year-olds replacing engine components. Name one mechanic that is urine tested or sober while on the job? It's unheard of. Bet your ass this Exhaust manifold will fail. Unless you added the bolts per the engine manufacturer's specs and used a torque wrench plus new bolts and thread lock. May get another 100k miles crack-free. No drug pun intended.

[@chestophercolumbo4561]

But these originally installed at the factory, so the assembly workers may not be following the assembly procedure ?

[@mikebradford7780]

I'll never buy another Ram. Too many reoccurring problems on the few I've had. Exhaust manifolds, lifter issues, piston slap, etc. Metal on metal noise is always great.

[@hectorfranco4621]

I'm having a problem with my gas tank. When I fill up it keeps chucking the pump.

[@danevans9347]

you need to replace the cast-iron headers with a good pair of aluminum heads instead. This will happen again and again. While you still have new bolts in the headers you need to swap them over, because what usually happens is the bolts bread off of the heads and you will have to tap them out. Oh and the reason why they don't replace the castiron heads with the aluminum ones is that they will lose out on making money off you. The headers problem has been a problem scenes the beginning of the 5.7 histories. Even with that problem, I love my truck.

[@bmf88]

?? The heads are aluminum ??

[@trailerparkpirate7348]

I hear piston slap on the cold start...does it go away when hot?

[@MrJustinWheeler]

It is very quiet when warm. But yes, there is still some engine noise on cold starts. Thanks for watching!

[@acebuick]

That comes from him using cheap gas. 93 only in these trucks and make sure its a name brand station like shell, BP, or EXXon

[@Mang213]

@@acebuick Definitely some of the cause 👍 but people don't want to believe it

[@danielparks9761]

What is the update on these

[@jeffirish7236]

I thought the bolts mostly break on these manifold not actually cracking as yours did?

[@Kenyonni]

4th gen was the bolts that broke… since then they have upgraded those and the design In the 5th gen ,However now the actual manifolds crack because of poor design and cheap material.. mind blowing

[@willywonkabar]

​@@Kenyonniare they replacing the manifolds with the same part?

[@Kenyonni]

@@willywonkabar unfortunately yes they are. And It WILL break again! Only remedy is to get better designed BD MANIFOLDS OR GET SOME SHORTY HEADERS.

[@cavcoproductions]

I really love my 2019 ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi), but I've unfortunately had a good amount of issues with it with a little over 2 years of ownership (50k miles). I had to have all 16 lifters replaced at 43k miles, and I also had my drivers side exhaust manifold completely crack and then had it replaced. Currently I have this weird driveshaft clank noise when I hit the accelerator in reverse or in drive going up a hill (hopefully it's not a transmission issue), I'm gonna take it in soon to hopefully get it fixed. I also have this really bad humming brake noise when I take my foot slowly off the brakes, I'm not really concerned about this as much since I've been in other newer cars with the same noise. Is the Ram 1500 a good truck? Hell yeah it is and I love it! However should a 2 year old truck with only 50k miles have all these issues? Probably not, maybe I just got lucky haha. I really like this truck a lot, but I definitely recommend making sure you have a good warranty if you buy one. My factory warranty isn't up yet, but ended up getting an extended warranty just in case theres more problems with it.

[@ham7357]

The fact the people are brand loyal is insane a brand new truck and your having problems in the first couple years!? Should run 10 Zero problems

[@drifter5436]

I just bought a 2019 with 42,000 . How did both side sides crank?

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I’m not sure what the root cause was in my case. Some say high idle hours, which might make sense in my case. Some say it’s just inevitable due to the cast manifolds. I wish I had a definitive answer, but it’s all speculation at this point. Thanks for watching!

[@glenparks5175]

My 2011 both cracked, at about 120000

[@medicchester]

Warping, and no tension ratchet used per lbs specified. Or the tightening of the bolt pattern. If you start bolts on the front of back and work up, you'll blow your exhaust manifold in half. Tightened with special Rachet that calculates the lbs per square inch used, and then start the bolts in a hex pattern. Start on one end first with one bolt, then the opposite end for the second bolt. So you tightened the bolts hopping from one end to the other. It's same for putting on lug nuts. You go around in a circle, then your hub may crack or crack off! So any bolts even frame bolts. Never apply the bolts right next to each other in sequence. Always jump from one end to the other. Never side by side tightening or you'll end up cracking both the base of the header and the exhaust manifold. Headers may have coolant running in them. So if you notice white smoke, that's water burning, or it may leak. Whoever pit your exhaust manifold bolts wrong did the whole truck the same way. This is a factory line issue and training issue. never add bolts next to each other that have high tension and heat plus warping. Bolts also need to be replaced and 100% sure they didn't do that! If you replace the bolts with some racing car competition bolts for a couple of extra dollars will save or make your issue worse. With Trucks like this using Aluminum metals with Iron don't mix, ask any welder. Crane operator what I'm saying is true. Metal warps in just five-degree heat of aluminum or less dense metals have higher warping issues. Switching from iron to aluminum adds MPG to your trucks and see all gas savings until the engine blows up or cracks open. Use quality parts other than Mopar or use their racing lineup in your truck. Watch the mechanic also, how he uses the same fucking bolts, the same fucking gasket, and the same fucking stupidity adding the bolts in sequence next to each other, with out thread seal or thread lock applied to the bolts, Manifold will crack again mark my words. This is pre 1940s knowledge no Classroom teaches today. Because they used Iron and steel not some dumb Aluminum metal from the lowest bidder. Give me Philadelphia steel in my Truck, dealer will add 100k to the price tag. No Joke. All parts aren't made in America. Shitty third-world countries. I don't even think bolt pattern or bolt quality will help it at 200k. Bad quality metal, and parts. That's every car today. Not one has quality built into the same reference term called new Truck or car, even semi-trucks. The safety went down the hill. Dodge and other manufacturers call this career stabilization or guarantee return service calls, and repairs. Make more money for the service than selling any cars or trucks, trust me. Tax bill at the end of the year for their assets on the lot suck. When did oil cost more than a gallon of milk? 1984-today. When we relied on Saudi oil, as we rely on Haiti to make Dodge, chevy, and Ford parts. None American made, or from spells disaster. Even Russians use American military gear, tank parts, and space rocket parts are imported to Russia from America. The same goes with Japan's military and might. We export such quality and import shitty everything. In Iraq, they run Dodge, Ford, and Chevy is incorrect. They use Japanese vehicles that aren't allowed here. All Toyotas, Hondas, and whatever aren't made in Japan, nor America. They import the parts from the same people that make Dodge, Ford, and Chevy parts in third world nations for Americans to use, yet at premium coats. Japan makes its own, tools, parts, and quality shit for their vehicles and the world, except America. Tell me this how can a Toyota truck from Iraq last me three years with no oil change, shot up, and no maintenance what so ever in the middle of combat and mortar rounds incoming. Yet, take a Dodge, Chevy, or Ford and it quits the second day or first day in 145-degree weather! Because it's not Japanese sourced or quality parts. Most third world nations import from quality locations, such as Japan for half the cost due to American trade deals from the 1980s. Ever since 1984, a huge amount of car technicians were needed to be retrained on repairing shotty parts. Terrible for America. We should have titanium rods, blocks, headers, and bolts plus exhaust manifolds. Have quality metals used is pulling teeth. My rifle made in America by moms and pops shop Daniels Defense or CZ tech from Kansas city uses these metals and no foul play has happened. Compared to a high point arms made by a third world nation, the worst of a gun manufacturer. Yet, all American vehicles are a high point arms type of quality. Breaks the first time on the range or use is sad. Microfracture must of started in the factory 🏭 after slapping on bolts too tight in a fast clock-wise pattern will crack anything made of metal with much heat. Especially if the engine is aluminum or a mixture of it. Why don't trucks or Cars use quality racing spec metals is to earn your return business. Like with oil in the 1980s. Return business at double the cost or triple is king kong of all business. Dodge guy switches to Chevy, same shit! Switch to a Ford and mark my words the three trucks parts were manufactured in the same factory in Haiti Mexico. When was the last time you can say you ate in those third-world nations without a diarrhea attack 👊? Same goes for the trucks and cars. They are only put together at different locations, yet these parts were born from the same smelter and factory. All shity by people who don't have a high school diploma, nor talk much English when their instructions to pit together these vehicles and make the parts are written in either Russian, Chinese, or English. Makes it hard for us hard-working Americans to trust any vehicle in America if it was made out of country here. Makers know this and don't fix it because like you said, it cost 1-5% of your vehicle to fix it. Do this thirty times and the dealers make more money than what you bought the truck at. Someone down on his bank luck or cheap dude will inherit your truck. They will for thousands of dollars, nearly the cost of a brand new truck, to repair in the future. As long as the crankshaft turns and the wheels are working.

[@sarrum7696]

How many miles do you have one the truck?

[@MrJustinWheeler]

It was at almost 100k

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

1200 bucks for 100,000 miles is darn worth it....don't get me going if it was a ford🤣

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Yes sir! Not cheap, but an easy fix! Thanks for watching!

[@wtfchazpwnt]

If it was a Ford it would have held up. Everyone knows fiat-chrysler built products always have material quality problems like this

[@jorangel87]

@@wtfchazpwnt Ford by 100k would have The camphasers fixed 5 times like my 2018 lariat did. I love my 19 ram limited

[@michaelralph1538]

@@wtfchazpwnt your kidding right we have 6 150's at work most ha e less then 100 000km and all ha e had headers replaced

[@coryscott4542]

Considering that the price of the parts and labor equaled that its already paid for itself.

[@MSchumacherfan]

Shouldn’t these manifolds be replaced for free under the Federal Emissions law as well as a recall?????

[@AD-zy5gr]

Good luck! I think it's time for Tundra.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

None' of The new Tundra's Don't have transmission coolers anymore' you can have them because I tow"

[@iviaverick52]

This is why I buy older used vehicles, and my warranty is my bank account. Fix it yourself and fix it right.

[@scott_b]

Great video, thanks for the valuable information

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Yes sir! Thank you for watching.

[@konakev1203]

My parts are backorder with no date in site...

[@Mike-vt6is]

2016 ram had them go at 50k still bad I been working to much and didn’t have time to get it done still bad a 72k I’ll get around to it before warrantee goes out I think.

[@gordyowens9570]

Shorty headers are the real fix.

[@coreyjohnson8749]

So you paid 1800 + 100 deductible for a repair that cost 1200? But agree - for you using so many miles it is worth the security of having it.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Yes sir, so it didn’t exactly pay off for me. But the peace of mind was nice to have. Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@BushcraftQuebec]

you need the gold warranty plan

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I haven’t heard about the gold plan. Maybe they realized I was in the oil field and didn’t dare offer it?? Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@BushcraftQuebec]

@@MrJustinWheeler ok our foreman in the forestery industry never go out. Without a 160 000km warranty My ram sales window paper actually said 160 000 km but I only got the 100 000km after 3 years

[@crazykracing9320]

Those manifolds look really restricting

[@vasilgeorgiev6752]

I have ram 1500 2014 140k miles no PROBLEMS at all . Don’t go to the dealership !!!! Find dissent mechanic some please else and stick with him 👍

[@RichardRecupero]

Why wasn't it under original warranty?

[@TruckCentral]

The truck has 150k+ miles on it already

[@cindylaudermilch88]

How many miles were on it when this happened?

[@TruckCentral]

100,000

[@AzuraiAeon]

cracked? jesus. i cant be mad that the 4th gen has studs breaking and the gasket taking a shit anymore.