Cracked Manifold...How Much to Repair?

[rod_b]

How much should I expect to pay to replace a driver's side exhaust manifold? I've been living with it for a while but now the sound is just getting irritating and I can sort of feel a loss of power and gas mileage seems to be suffering. I know the dealership will charge an arm and a leg but if they break a stud, would they repair it free? Damn Pathy was supposed to be saving me money...

Edited April 29, 2008 by rod_b

[88pathoffroad]

You chose a Pathy to SAVE money on gas? Wow, you must be the first.

 

I'd look for an aftermarket manifold and have it installed by someone you trust. Check pricing, it may not be as bad as you think.

[XPLORx4]

My local dealer charged me $400 to R&R the driver's side manifold on my '97.

[Fukinitupagain]

A lot of times you can find manifolds oneBay for dirt cheap & I had a local shop (Father & son kinda deal) who installed it for a little more than $200.

 

If you don't have a regular mechanic that you really trust to give you a good price & to do a good job then just look around & ask different shops & don't be affraid to tell them that another shop offered it cheaper.

[rod_b]

You chose a Pathy to SAVE money on gas? Wow, you must be the first.

 

The Pathy was given to me. It's becoming a major restoration project.

 

Compared to my other ride, I'm saving tons.

Edited April 29, 2008 by rod_b

[MY1PATH]

to me a cracked manifold is a good excues to get headers. even a low cost set of pace setters will not crack on you and give improvement on mpg(as long as you drive it the same) my thorleys cost me less than a new set of manifolds but the same might not apply for newer vehicles like yours.

[rod_b]

Actually, headers are pretty rare $$$ for R50s. I believe the dyno gains (posted here a while back) were so small that they're not even worth it unless you plan on bigger and better mods to acompany them.

[Fukinitupagain]

Actually, headers are pretty rare $$$ for R50s. I believe the dyno gains (posted here a while back) were so small that they're not even worth it unless you plan on bigger and better mods to acompany them.

 

Good call my friend, good call