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Review on πŸ”§ Dorman 917-107 Exhaust Manifold Repair Clamp: OE FIX for Select Models by Jeff Rhodes

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It may sound too good to be true, but I promise you my friend IT WORKS!

Are your blissful rides ruined by that famous "Chevy exhaust tick"? Well, if this has only happened to you (don't worry, I was there too), the solution to your problems might be here! My All-American Chariot with the 6.0-liter Chevy V8 engine wasn't as special as I had previously thought. It turns out it has many of the same problems as most Chevy 6.0 V8s, like the all-too-common problem of exhaust manifold bolts not being able to handle all that raw, uncensored power. Two distributor bolts on the back of the driver's side engine came loose, leaving a tick that screams "fix me." My mechanic gave me a prediction that stopped me as my wallet ducked for cover. Turns out, to fix it the old-fashioned way, you better be prepared to shell out a few bucks. Just the thought of shelling out so many Big Benjamins made me turn to my second favorite mechanic: Google! A little research on the internet and I felt a little better about the situation I was in. Turns out I've just joined an "elite" group of people all connected by this rhythmic ceremonial event, and hey, misery loves company, right?! Well, don't be unhappy for too long my friend, turn that frown upside down and take your medicine! This little black wonder makes me wonder for the first time if size really does matter. INSTALLATION: If you're afraid of getting your nails dirty, my friend, this piece of hardened steel isn't for you. Head back to your slumber party and sing "Hollaback Girl" with all your little sissy friends. If you're willing to get downstairs and get dirty and install this little marvel, I can promise you one thing: this thing will put you in a more awkward position than the 9th grade wine cooler party where you're having your best Have played Sister Twister. First you try top-down stretches, then you try bottom-down stretches only to find it's not going to be as easy as it seemed anyway. One suggestion I can share with you (which I don't know from my experience) is to wait a few hours after wielding your beast. I mean heck I'll be the first to admit whether it's the All-American Buffalo Wings or my pick the Shotgun Riders, I love it hot! But this, my friend, isn't one of those situations, so just tame your excitement at your red, white, and blue oil-guzzling beast on the street and spend some time doing manly things while you wait. Once you try to get this little wanker, I can promise you'll be glad you waited because let me tell you, you're going to need some patience to put this thing on. But don't worry, if you're not the type to stop halfway and get your 'pumpkin spice latte', you will get it there! Once you're done and everything is boarded up, you'll feel like $1,000! No, really, you have to, because that's pretty damn close to what you could spend taking your expensive pickup truck to the dealer.

Pros
  • Enjoyable
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