4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
03-28-2005, 10:02 AM
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Re: 4.0L wrangler: Replace a manifold myself or have a mechanic do it?
the place here in houston that replaces mine charges me 160 labor.
<josh00@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> 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
>
<josh00@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:1111899678.589360.120390@l41g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> 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
>
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