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Old 05-25-2012 | 01:26 PM
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was just told is going to cost $1200 to repair exhaust manifold on mu 2008 5.4. sound high to me. dealer quote. any suggestions?
 
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Old 05-25-2012 | 02:03 PM
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Old 05-25-2012 | 03:33 PM
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Um for that kinda money i could probably get LT headers, cats,and mufflers, if not everything else.
 
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Old 05-25-2012 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Glennis Leigh
was just told is going to cost $1200 to repair exhaust manifold on mu 2008 5.4. sound high to me. dealer quote. any suggestions?
What does it need ?
 
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Old 05-25-2012 | 07:22 PM
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Well, here's the price per side -



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Old 05-25-2012 | 07:25 PM
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So anywhere between $500 - $700 not including gasket. Seven would be Max.
 
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Old 05-25-2012 | 07:30 PM
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That's for one side.
 
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Old 05-28-2012 | 10:09 AM
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dealer said needs on pass side exahaust manifold, studs, nuts, and gaskets. estimated cost $1100. 2 days to repair. ouch!!!
 
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Old 05-28-2012 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Glennis Leigh
dealer said needs on pass side exahaust manifold, studs, nuts, and gaskets. estimated cost $1100. 2 days to repair. ouch!!!
Again, run!

Seriously, sounds to me like they're trying to work you over good and not even use salve!

Find a good, local exhaust shop or mechanic to give you a quote. OR look into replacing your manifolds with long tube headers.
 
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Old 05-28-2012 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Glennis Leigh
dealer said needs on pass side exahaust manifold, studs, nuts, and gaskets. estimated cost $1100. 2 days to repair. ouch!!!
Yea, I'd have to look that up to show you the fair price.
 




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