Dorman - HELP Exhaust Bolt P/N:03088CD
Help hold your exhaust manifold firmly in place with this Dorman exhaust bolt, part number 03088 from the Dorman - HELP line, a direct replacement for a manifold bolt that has gone missing or broken. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox, 2009-2019 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
Exhaust manifold bolts clamp the manifold to the cylinder head so the manifold gasket can seal. A ticking or tapping sound from the manifold area, especially on a cold start, may point to a leak there. So can an exhaust smell or a bolt that is visibly loose, broken or missing. Diagnose the cause before you replace parts. If a failed manifold bolt is the cause, this bolt replaces it.
Follow the vehicle service information for torque specifications and the installation sequence. It also tells you whether the gasket or other fasteners should be replaced. A broken bolt may need to be extracted from the cylinder head first.
Interchange: ES75120 · 11518860 · 11546600 · 11547135 · 12560206 · 8115188600 · 8115471350 · 8125602060
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What does this exhaust bolt do?
It fastens the exhaust manifold to the engine and holds it in place so the manifold gasket can seal. It is a direct replacement for a missing or broken original bolt on the listed applications.
Does it fit the 2009-2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes, the 2009-2019 Chevrolet Traverse is a listed application, as are the 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your exact vehicle.
What are signs an exhaust manifold bolt may need replacing?
Signs include a ticking or tapping noise near the manifold, especially on a cold start, an exhaust smell, or a bolt that is visibly loose, broken or missing. Diagnose the cause before replacing parts.
How is this exhaust bolt built?
Dorman says it is made from quality materials and engineered for reliable performance. It is backed by a U.S.-based team of product experts and more than a century of automotive experience.
What should I know before installing it?
Follow the vehicle service information for torque specs and for whether the gasket or other fasteners need replacing. A broken bolt may need to be extracted from the cylinder head first.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.