Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 08/10/1998

Engine exhaust manifold failure.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 07/15/1997

While driving on highway owner began smelling unknown odor. Pulled to gas station and found that the exhaust pipe had burned insulation within 3 to 4 inches of firewall. Rug inside compartment retained heat. Had wrong insulation on firewall. Supposed to be aluminum insulation. Instead, had soft black insulation. Vehicle caught on fire.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

Diesel Engine problems	3
Car Stall problems	2
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	2
Gasoline Engine problems	1
Blown Head Gasket problems	1
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	1
Radiator problems	1
Engine Knocking Noise problems	1
Engine problems	1
Oil Pump problems	1

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