exhaust manifold replacement

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mr magoo

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Location

Central PA

• Oct 12, 2006

• #1

My mechanic said it would take about 4-5 hrs to put a new exhaust manifold on, does this sound right? I'll be doing it myself, any tips from others who have done this.

 

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d0nnyg77

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Location

New London, CT

• Oct 12, 2006

• #2

That's pretty close. I'm a service writer at a Ford dealership. Keep in mind that we (service advisors) will always pad the estimate on our side a little. Little things (broken bolts) are likely to happen.

 

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SUA SPONTE

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Location

Pacific N.W.

• Oct 12, 2006

• #3

Not trying to be a fl:flame: amer. but you guys are crooks. "pad the time on our side" Oh yeah that makes me feel better about getting ripped off. A novice could do it in his appartment parking lot in 3 hours-

 

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PolishX

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Location

Eagle Riverr Alaska

• Oct 12, 2006

• #4

i got chargerd 1.5 hours on mine ,. still a 500 dollar job

 

riverfever

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Location

Woodland Park, Colorado

• Oct 12, 2006

• #5

SUA SPONTE said:

Not trying to be a fl:flame: amer. but you guys are crooks. "pad the time on our side" Oh yeah that makes me feel better about getting ripped off. A novice could do it in his appartment parking lot in 3 hours-

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Can you do that repair in 3 hours time? If so....then you have removed yourself from the equation. Should be a non issue for you. I'd bet that most businesses do the same.

 

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CartsXJ

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Location

Glenville, NY

• Oct 12, 2006

• #6

Do a little research on exhaust manifold replacement and you'll find plenty of write ups and directions. It should only take a novice about 3 hours taking their time and double checking everything. I've gotten down to 45 mintues, but I've done it a few times and know exactly what needs to be unbolted, how and what wrench size for each thing. Save yourself some grief and get a racheting 9/16" box wrench.

 

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KsMJ

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Location

Western KY

• Oct 12, 2006

• #7

What year? The Renix years have the metal tube going from the ex to intake, which can be a pain. Later years are pretty easy, I don't remove all the fuel lines like the manuals say.