So the dealer called today and said I have a broken manifold bolt on my 2001 Silverado. is this a big deal? I got 109000 miles on it. I'll have another mechanic take a look. The dealer wants $800 to replace the bolts.
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Intake manifold? Exhaust?
My mechanic broke an exhaust manifold bolt on the Burv during the process of replacing a motor mount and they didn't charge me anything extra to remove the old broken bolt and replace with new. True, they broke it, but they made no big deal about it, so I assume it was pretty easy to address. $800 is rediculous.
My mechanic broke an exhaust manifold bolt on the Burv during the process of replacing a motor mount and they didn't charge me anything extra to remove the old broken bolt and replace with new. True, they broke it, but they made no big deal about it, so I assume it was pretty easy to address. $800 is rediculous.
Broken exhaust manifold bolts can be a bit of work. I suspect that out in California a lot of mechanics really don't know much about what to do with broken bolts in the first place, so you might do well to find a garage somewhere with a lot full of cars that look especially old and junky.
Originally Posted By: powayroger
So the dealer called today and said I have a broken manifold bolt on my 2001 Silverado. is this a big deal? I got 109000 miles on it. I'll have another mechanic take a look. The dealer wants $800 to replace the bolts.
I'd go inspect it.. if it looks fresh I'd ask why they are charging you to replace something they broke?
So the dealer called today and said I have a broken manifold bolt on my 2001 Silverado. is this a big deal? I got 109000 miles on it. I'll have another mechanic take a look. The dealer wants $800 to replace the bolts.
I'd go inspect it.. if it looks fresh I'd ask why they are charging you to replace something they broke?
Exhaust manifold bolts can stretch and may need to be replaced. I had them done in my 93 Suburban with 5.7L V8.
While a PIA, most mechanics know how to deal with broken bolts. Did this shop use a breaker bar and break it or an impact? An impact is less likely to snap a bolt. Or was it already broken?
Not too many bolts break on their own without someone using a breaker bar and a length of pipe.
Whats he going to go for $800. Parts would be bolts and gaskets. Maybe $50 for parts?
While a PIA, most mechanics know how to deal with broken bolts. Did this shop use a breaker bar and break it or an impact? An impact is less likely to snap a bolt. Or was it already broken?
Not too many bolts break on their own without someone using a breaker bar and a length of pipe.
Whats he going to go for $800. Parts would be bolts and gaskets. Maybe $50 for parts?
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Have them show you.
Were they working on the manifold and it broke or did they just happen notice a busted manifold bolt?
If the broken exhaust bolt was there and not causing a problem forget it.If they broke it, they fix it.
Were they working on the manifold and it broke or did they just happen notice a busted manifold bolt?
If the broken exhaust bolt was there and not causing a problem forget it.If they broke it, they fix it.
Have the truck towed to an automotive machine shop.
Dealer mechanics don't know how to remove broken bolts.
Dealer mechanics don't know how to remove broken bolts.
ls1mike
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Works like a champ.
Easy fix.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxkWB4KSU88
109,000 miles? Buy these install them and forget about it permanent fix. Guy I camp with has had them on his 6.0 for 40,000 miles, cured the leak for normal driving and towing. No drilling no removing the head.
Easy fix.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxkWB4KSU88
109,000 miles? Buy these install them and forget about it permanent fix. Guy I camp with has had them on his 6.0 for 40,000 miles, cured the leak for normal driving and towing. No drilling no removing the head.
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Did this shop use a breaker bar and break it or an impact? An impact is less likely to snap a bolt... Not too many bolts break on their own without someone using a breaker bar and a length of pipe.
Good to know. I will be replacing the stock headers on the Burb with a set of Gibson shorties. I have a small 18v, 125 ft lbs impact driver, do you think that will do the trick?
Did this shop use a breaker bar and break it or an impact? An impact is less likely to snap a bolt... Not too many bolts break on their own without someone using a breaker bar and a length of pipe.
Good to know. I will be replacing the stock headers on the Burb with a set of Gibson shorties. I have a small 18v, 125 ft lbs impact driver, do you think that will do the trick?
ls1mike
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Unfortunately due to the Design of the LS motor exhaust manifold and bolts they are broken very easily even with a normal ratchet.
They will snap on their own in these applications when they go through a bunch of heat cycles.
They will snap on their own in these applications when they go through a bunch of heat cycles.
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I suspect that out in California a lot of mechanics really don't know much about what to do with broken bolts in the first place...
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Kevin
I suspect that out in California a lot of mechanics really don't know much about what to do with broken bolts in the first place...
Say what?
Kevin
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