I have a E99 7.3L CC DRW 4x4. With DP tuner setup, and 3in straight pipe. I just had the dealer do an oil change, and a multi point inspection. They said I the following issues; Leaks from exhaust manfold both sides, Leaking from inner cooler boost, rear pinion seal, parking brake shoe, and they need another hour to toubleshoot why the horn was not working. With a total of 1700 dollars to repair. I told them I'll have to wait on that kind of repair bill. So I picked the truck up, and the first red flag was my horn is working. Not sure about the other items. Want some input before I pay out 1700 dollars. I checked into it and I can do the parking brake shoes for a quarter what they are going to charge. How hard is the leaks to repair? Any input would be great. Thanks.

 

if your willing to do the research & have the time,basic mechanical skills, it will cost you a fraction of the cost with a whole lot of knowledge to gain.

 

Pull your exhaust manifolds and have them resurfaced at your local machine shop and then re-install. Shouldn't even cost you $100

Also, you can do a whole new set of upgraded aftermarket boots for under $130
Riffraff Diesel: RDP Complete CAC Intercooler Boot Kit

 

Thanks for the information. I'll keep doing reseach on these.