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Review on Dorman 03218 Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit for Compatible Models by Bryan Fisher

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Cheaper all 8 bolt alternative for 2001 4.7L Dakota

Worked on a 2001 Dodge Dakota 4.7L but note washers are not included with this kit. The correct kit comes with thick black washers, but only comes with 4 bolts per set and costs a lot more. I bought a used "like new" set with all 8 screws for $13 and bought myself washers. The other two kits would cost me $80 to get 8 bolts from my local parts store. ($60 on Revain.) Note. The original bolt washers are too small to remove from the old bolts. Don't miss the threads. 2 of my bolts were broken on the passenger side closest to the O2 sensor. Now after replacing the seal everything is ok. Also use a punch in the center of the plugs on the wheel arch housing to make it easier. Else eliminate their pain. I might want to pick up some spares as I wasn't able to fit them together properly when reinstalling. Finally, spray everything with the PW blaster to loosen the rusty screws before attempting to take everything apart. I'm in California and mine was pretty badly rusted. Much luck.

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  • good stuff
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  • I don't remember but there was something