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2014 3.5 EB broken exhaust manifold bolt

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Old 10-22-2018, 10:42 AM
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I got a random noise this weekend that sounded like a chipmunk was stuck in the passenger side turbo. Only heard it on hard accelerations, so I did some research and a flashlight and found my rear-most exhaust manifold bolt on the passenger side is either gone or snapped off (probably snapped off). So I have an exhaust leak now only 62k miles. I do have an extended warrenty to 75k miles with a $200 deductable however i do have a tuner. I like to do my own work on my trucks but this seems like it'd be easier for the dealer to do.
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I would flash the truck back to stock and bring it. Everything I have read it is a pain to do.
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i would let the dealer do it if the waranty is still in effect
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$3200k of work for warped exhaust manifold and new rear main seal all coverd under the extended warrenty and a loaner car.
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$3200*
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$3200*
I had my exhaust manifold and a turbo (mis-diagnosed at first) replaced for $2k. I know you only paid $200 but dang that dealer charges a lot.
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Apparently the rear main seal is a 10 hour job, at what like $120hr in labor.
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I had the rear main seal leak on my truck, too. The eco engine loves to leak oil from several areas!



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