Dorman 917-108 Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Repair Clamp - Center

Exhaust Manifold Repair Clamp for GM Applications

The Dorman 917-108 exhaust manifold to cylinder head repair clamp provides a practical way to restore sealing when an exhaust manifold bolt breaks. Instead of removing the cylinder head to address a broken stud, this OE FIX-style clamp helps create a secure seal at the manifold-to-head connection.

Built from metal with a black finish, this bolt-on clamp is sized for a minimum diameter of 0.46 in and a maximum diameter of 0.49 in. It measures 5.3 in overall and is made for center-position applications on a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, and Hummer vehicles.

Key Features

• Exhaust manifold to cylinder head repair clamp for broken manifold bolt repairs
• Helps seal the manifold without removing the cylinder head
• Metal construction with black finish
• Bolt-on attachment method for service replacement
• Overall length: 5.3 in
• Minimum diameter: 0.46 in; maximum diameter: 0.49 in
• Part number 917-108 for application-specific lookup

Detailed Description

Dorman 917-108 is an exhaust manifold repair clamp engineered for center-position exhaust manifold service on select Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and related GM trucks and SUVs. It is also listed for applications such as the 2003-2007 Chevrolet Express 1500, 2500, and 3500, plus the 2003-2007 GMC Savana 1500, 2500, and 3500. For buyers searching by vehicle, this part is a direct-fit repair solution for many 1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra platforms, as well as 2003-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and 2003-2007 GMC Envoy variants.

This part cross-references 11518860 for the same application. Use 917-108 when you need a repair clamp that addresses a broken exhaust manifold bolt without the labor of cylinder head removal.

What It Helps Fix

• Exhaust leaks at the manifold-to-cylinder-head joint
• Broken exhaust manifold bolt or stud service issues
• Noise from a leaking exhaust manifold seal
• Repair jobs where cylinder head removal would otherwise be required
• Center-position manifold sealing problems on listed GM vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the manifold-to-head diameter before installation and confirm center-position fitment for your vehicle. This clamp uses a bolt-on attachment method and is not reusable. Match the application to the exact year, make, and model listed for your vehicle, including 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic, and 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR where applicable.

Quality Assurance

Dorman OE FIX parts are built to address common repair failures with a service-focused design. Part 917-108 is manufactured as a metal exhaust manifold repair clamp for the specified GM applications and is backed by Dorman’s product engineering standards.