buddyhackit9
Junior Member
I have done the exhaust manifold replacement on my 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 before and it went again. I found 2 bolts sheered off at the heat shield which is fine, but now I can’t get the clamp tight enough where the manifold connects to the exhaust? The bolts came with the manifold so I presume they are correct, but I don’t remember this being difficult in the past?
Does this have to be tight and any suggestions on getting better leverage to get it tight enough?![IMG_7663.jpeg IMG_7663.jpeg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/533/533685-88b6f49d715b37c74b9548bbd6ccfa84.jpg)
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Does this have to be tight and any suggestions on getting better leverage to get it tight enough?
![IMG_7663.jpeg IMG_7663.jpeg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/533/533685-88b6f49d715b37c74b9548bbd6ccfa84.jpg)
![IMG_7664.jpeg IMG_7664.jpeg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/533/533686-4969b65d75e7c04c9efb995b0434af67.jpg)
![IMG_7664.jpeg IMG_7664.jpeg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/533/533686-4969b65d75e7c04c9efb995b0434af67.jpg)