Dorman 917-504 Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Repair Clamp - Right

Exhaust Manifold Repair for Ford Applications

The Dorman 917-504 exhaust manifold to cylinder head repair clamp is built for Ford vehicles with a broken exhaust manifold fastener on the right side. It bypasses damaged original hardware and restores a secure manifold-to-head connection without the labor of removing the cylinder head.

For Ford F-150, Expedition, Excursion, E-Series vans, Super Duty trucks, and Navigator applications, this OE FIX solution is a practical way to address a common exhaust leak repair with standard hand tools.

Key Features

• OE FIX repair clamp for exhaust manifold to cylinder head service
• Bypasses broken or compromised factory fasteners
• Steel construction with black and Geomet-coated components
• Bolt-on attachment method for serviceable installation
• Overall length: 4.01 in.
• Fits right-side applications on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles
• Part number 917-504 for direct identification

Detailed Description

Dorman 917-504 is engineered for situations where a conventional exhaust manifold repair would normally require cutting, heating, or extracting a seized fastener. Instead of relying on the damaged original mounting point, this clamp-style repair secures the manifold to the cylinder head using a direct bolt-on design. The steel construction is intended to provide a stable connection that matches the function of factory hardware while reducing repair time.

This part is a strong service option for right-side exhaust manifold repairs on 1997-2008 Ford F-150, 1997-2004 Ford Expedition, 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and related E-Series and Navigator applications. If you are searching for a Ford exhaust manifold repair clamp, exhaust manifold to cylinder head clamp, or Dorman 917-504 for F-150 right side repair, this part addresses that exact need.

This part cross-references 2L3Z6049BA and F75Z9430HB for the same application.

What It Helps Repair

• Broken exhaust manifold fastener on the cylinder head
• Exhaust leak caused by a loose manifold-to-head connection
• Time-consuming manifold removal procedures
• Corrosion-damaged factory exhaust mounting hardware
• Right-side exhaust manifold service on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Use common hand tools and follow the vehicle-specific service procedure for the right-side exhaust manifold. Inspect the manifold, cylinder head surface, and surrounding hardware before installation. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before ordering; this part is listed for right-side applications only. Part number 917-504 should be matched to the vehicle’s original exhaust manifold repair configuration.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs OE FIX repair solutions to address known failure points with serviceable replacement parts. This clamp is built from steel and uses a bolt-on design to restore a secure exhaust manifold connection on covered Ford and Lincoln applications.