Q: Exhaust manifold

asked by on October 11, 2017

Can someone tell me how many bolts should be on exhaust manifold that hooks to engine on 98 dodge dakota 3.9 6 cylinder? When I look online at manifolds it shows they have 4 bolt holes but only come with 2 bolts

These manifolds have 4 bolt holes and may have two bolts and two studs that have nuts with washers.

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