Alright team I have a bizarre question and since it's night I unfortunately can't add pics but I will add them tomorrow! For now please try to keep with me. I noticed the car starting to sound funny and really ticky about a week ago and all of a sudden it got loud and threw a code. I don't know how to check the code since the exhaust is modified and I fear the dealership. But I put the car on the lift and I noticed I'm missing a bolt on my passenger downpipe. Could that be the reason to the code and the noise? And if it is! Then how do I go about replacing that bolt? Thank you so much in advance the car is a daily driver and i need her running back to normal!

 

First guess would be you are hearing exhaust leak, Code would probably be o2 sensor.

 

Yep, that is my initial thoughts. Hopefully a new bolt will solve the problem.

 

Thanks guys. Now how do I find this bolt?

 

Second question is do you think the o2 is blown or just noticing a change?

 

why not just go to a muffler shop and have them replace the bolt? should cost maybe 20$. then you dont have to deal with the dealers

 

10-4..........

 

I was unaware they did stuff like that. Thanks 32 you've been a huge help lately!

 

dont go to midas. look for your local hot rod muffler shop and ask them to fix your exhaust leak. my shop would do that bolt for a after 5 6 pack of beer!

 

I've been turned away by everyone they say they need to lift the engine

 

What bolt is missing? Can you come by my place Sunday? I'll check the code and I also have a full set of new exhaust hardware.

 

It's the exhaust manifold/ downpipe flange I think it's this. Chrysler part number 5096743AA

 

m8x1.25 is the thread
i don't have a stock bolt laying around but i would go with ~55mm long

i can mail you one if you don't want to grab one from a hardware store

once you have the new bolt, you will want to loosen the other bolt also and tighten then up evenly from one side to another so the flange seats straight.

 

I have the OEM bolts and square nuts. If you can swing by Sunday ill even assist in the install