How does an exhaust manifold clamp work?

Dorman Exhaust Manifold Clamps provide an external clamping solution, eliminating the need to extract broken studs. The manifold clamp attaches directly to the cylinder head, applies pressure to the manifold, and creates a seal to take the place of the broken bolts.

How do you fix a leaking exhaust manifold?

How to Fix a Leak in an Exhaust Manifold

  1. Replace defective gaskets or seals. Use a socket wrench and wrench set to remove the manifold.
  2. Inspect the flange where the manifold bolts to the engine.
  3. Remove cracked manifolds and have them repaired, or replace them with a new part.

What is exhaust manifold gasket?

An exhaust manifold gasket seals the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head. An exhaust manifold gasket seals the connection between the manifold and cylinder head. This prevents exhaust leakage out of the connection and also ensures that all exhaust gas will flow through the catalytic converter for treatment.

Is it bad to drive with an exhaust manifold leak?

Driving with an exhaust leak is potentially dangerous as the fumes contain carbon monoxide. An exhaust leak can decrease fuel efficiency, causing your engine to work harder, and you to fill up your gas tank more frequently.

What causes exhaust manifold bolts to break?

Each duty cycle will provide tension stress on the studs or bolts that hold the manifold in place. This expansion and stretching of the manifold bolts over numerous duty cycles eventually causes too much tension on the bolt(s), stretching them beyond capacity and causing them to fail.

Where is the exhaust flange?

An exhaust flange is a piece of metal that bolts directly to the engine of your vehicle and allows for custom headers to be fabricated. They still require an exhaust gasket between the header flange and the engine/head.

How to repair an exhaust manifold to a cylinder head?

Innovative fix – this exhaust manifold to cylinder head repair clamp fixes a leaking exhaust due to broken manifold bolts Complete kit – comes with clamp and bolts for solid repair Quality engineering – designed in the United States and backed by decades of automotive aftermarket experience

Can a C clamp be used on an exhaust manifold?

Installation requires no redrilling, no removing old studs and our clamps are more secure and easier to install than comparable c-clamps. Fits most Ford cars and any manifold that has ears, see our list of compatible vehicles

What to do when an exhaust manifold bolt breaks?

Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. When an exhaust manifold bolt breaks, repairing it with original equipment usually requires removing the entire cylinder head. This Dorman OE FIX repair clamp creates a seal without needing to extract the broken stud.

Can a Dorman 917-108 exhaust manifold be repaired?

In Stock. Dorman 917-108 Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Repair Clamp for Select Chevrolet/GMC/Hummer Models (OE FIX) SYKRSS Exhaust Manifold Bolt Repair Kit Compatible with 1999 & Newer GM Trucks & SUV’s With a 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 or 6.2 L Replace