4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
 

After tracing down the exhaust line an obvious increase in noise, I
either have a cracked or a blown gagsket on my 4.0L manifold. With
access to a lift is it still a difficult task for a novice mechanic or
should I let a mechanic handle it? I see ebay has manifolds from $70 to
$130. I'm hearing a dealer would charge around $1300, so I'm looking
for an average figure for a local mechanic. What should I expect to pay
for a replacement? Thx

Re: 4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
 

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustMani...P1390094/24498
http://www.borla.com/
http://www.cliffordperformance.com/
http://www.hedman.com/
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Hooker.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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josh00@comcast.net wrote:
>
> After tracing down the exhaust line an obvious increase in noise, I
> either have a cracked or a blown gagsket on my 4.0L manifold. With
> access to a lift is it still a difficult task for a novice mechanic or
> should I let a mechanic handle it? I see ebay has manifolds from $70 to
> $130. I'm hearing a dealer would charge around $1300, so I'm looking
> for an average figure for a local mechanic. What should I expect to pay
> for a replacement? Thx

Re: 4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
 

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustMani...P1390094/24498
http://www.borla.com/
http://www.cliffordperformance.com/
http://www.hedman.com/
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Hooker.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

josh00@comcast.net wrote:
>
> After tracing down the exhaust line an obvious increase in noise, I
> either have a cracked or a blown gagsket on my 4.0L manifold. With
> access to a lift is it still a difficult task for a novice mechanic or
> should I let a mechanic handle it? I see ebay has manifolds from $70 to
> $130. I'm hearing a dealer would charge around $1300, so I'm looking
> for an average figure for a local mechanic. What should I expect to pay
> for a replacement? Thx

Re: 4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
 

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustMani...P1390094/24498
http://www.borla.com/
http://www.cliffordperformance.com/
http://www.hedman.com/
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Hooker.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

josh00@comcast.net wrote:
>
> After tracing down the exhaust line an obvious increase in noise, I
> either have a cracked or a blown gagsket on my 4.0L manifold. With
> access to a lift is it still a difficult task for a novice mechanic or
> should I let a mechanic handle it? I see ebay has manifolds from $70 to
> $130. I'm hearing a dealer would charge around $1300, so I'm looking
> for an average figure for a local mechanic. What should I expect to pay
> for a replacement? Thx

Re: 4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote in
news:424659CA.B0571D3B@cox.net:

> http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustMani...er/PLP1390094/

Very confusing site, it says:

"This item is currently not available for purchase."

and:

"We have plenty in stock ready for next day, second day or three day
shipping."

Just another one of those things that make you go "hmmmmmmmm"! ;-)

Re: 4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote in
news:424659CA.B0571D3B@cox.net:

> http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustMani...er/PLP1390094/

Very confusing site, it says:

"This item is currently not available for purchase."

and:

"We have plenty in stock ready for next day, second day or three day
shipping."

Just another one of those things that make you go "hmmmmmmmm"! ;-)

Re: 4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote in
news:424659CA.B0571D3B@cox.net:

> http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustMani...er/PLP1390094/

Very confusing site, it says:

"This item is currently not available for purchase."

and:

"We have plenty in stock ready for next day, second day or three day
shipping."

Just another one of those things that make you go "hmmmmmmmm"! ;-)

Re: 4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
 

It can be an easy job or it can be the worst nightmare you ever want to
not see.

Sometimes all the bolts will come out easy and other times, they will
all snap off and need to be drilled or machined out.

I never remove an exhaust manifold unless I am planning to remove the
head so if they bolts snap, it is going to be off anyway for drilling.

But then I live in the serious rust belt, so your mileage may vary....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

josh00@comcast.net wrote:
>
> After tracing down the exhaust line an obvious increase in noise, I
> either have a cracked or a blown gagsket on my 4.0L manifold. With
> access to a lift is it still a difficult task for a novice mechanic or
> should I let a mechanic handle it? I see ebay has manifolds from $70 to
> $130. I'm hearing a dealer would charge around $1300, so I'm looking
> for an average figure for a local mechanic. What should I expect to pay
> for a replacement? Thx

Re: 4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
 

It can be an easy job or it can be the worst nightmare you ever want to
not see.

Sometimes all the bolts will come out easy and other times, they will
all snap off and need to be drilled or machined out.

I never remove an exhaust manifold unless I am planning to remove the
head so if they bolts snap, it is going to be off anyway for drilling.

But then I live in the serious rust belt, so your mileage may vary....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

josh00@comcast.net wrote:
>
> After tracing down the exhaust line an obvious increase in noise, I
> either have a cracked or a blown gagsket on my 4.0L manifold. With
> access to a lift is it still a difficult task for a novice mechanic or
> should I let a mechanic handle it? I see ebay has manifolds from $70 to
> $130. I'm hearing a dealer would charge around $1300, so I'm looking
> for an average figure for a local mechanic. What should I expect to pay
> for a replacement? Thx

Re: 4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
 

It can be an easy job or it can be the worst nightmare you ever want to
not see.

Sometimes all the bolts will come out easy and other times, they will
all snap off and need to be drilled or machined out.

I never remove an exhaust manifold unless I am planning to remove the
head so if they bolts snap, it is going to be off anyway for drilling.

But then I live in the serious rust belt, so your mileage may vary....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

josh00@comcast.net wrote:
>
> After tracing down the exhaust line an obvious increase in noise, I
> either have a cracked or a blown gagsket on my 4.0L manifold. With
> access to a lift is it still a difficult task for a novice mechanic or
> should I let a mechanic handle it? I see ebay has manifolds from $70 to
> $130. I'm hearing a dealer would charge around $1300, so I'm looking
> for an average figure for a local mechanic. What should I expect to pay
> for a replacement? Thx