What did you do to the X today?
11-12-2012, 02:13 AM
11-12-2012, 08:09 AM
11-12-2012, 08:56 AM
Got the Ex inspected today and failed. 
I knew I had a couple of manifold studs that were broken off, but I did not know that it would fail inspection as a result. Frustrating, as it's not even leaking, and the repair requires the replacement of the manifold! $1,450 was the quoted repair from the Lincoln dealer that did the inspection.
On the upside it looks like my extended warranty may cover the repair. They're sending an adjuster out tomorrow to take a look, and if they do it'll only cost me a couple hundred. I'm capable of doing the job but this is one I really have no interest in tackling at the moment, and I'd be happy as could be to fork over a couple hundred bucks for a shiny new manifold.
I knew I had a couple of manifold studs that were broken off, but I did not know that it would fail inspection as a result. Frustrating, as it's not even leaking, and the repair requires the replacement of the manifold! $1,450 was the quoted repair from the Lincoln dealer that did the inspection.
On the upside it looks like my extended warranty may cover the repair. They're sending an adjuster out tomorrow to take a look, and if they do it'll only cost me a couple hundred. I'm capable of doing the job but this is one I really have no interest in tackling at the moment, and I'd be happy as could be to fork over a couple hundred bucks for a shiny new manifold.
11-12-2012, 08:58 AM
11-12-2012, 09:14 AM
Think I'll play powerball this week while I'm feeling lucky
11-12-2012, 09:30 AM
Got the Ex inspected today and failed.
I knew I had a couple of manifold studs that were broken off, but I did not know that it would fail inspection as a result. Frustrating, as it's not even leaking, and the repair requires the replacement of the manifold! $1,450 was the quoted repair from the Lincoln dealer that did the inspection.
On the upside it looks like my extended warranty may cover the repair. They're sending an adjuster out tomorrow to take a look, and if they do it'll only cost me a couple hundred. I'm capable of doing the job but this is one I really have no interest in tackling at the moment, and I'd be happy as could be to fork over a couple hundred bucks for a shiny new manifold.
I knew I had a couple of manifold studs that were broken off, but I did not know that it would fail inspection as a result. Frustrating, as it's not even leaking, and the repair requires the replacement of the manifold! $1,450 was the quoted repair from the Lincoln dealer that did the inspection.
On the upside it looks like my extended warranty may cover the repair. They're sending an adjuster out tomorrow to take a look, and if they do it'll only cost me a couple hundred. I'm capable of doing the job but this is one I really have no interest in tackling at the moment, and I'd be happy as could be to fork over a couple hundred bucks for a shiny new manifold.
Good luck and keep us posted. Do the shop (or yourself) a favor and start hosing the bolts down with Blaster or better yet, Kroil daily...
11-12-2012, 09:44 AM
Got the Ex inspected today and failed.
I knew I had a couple of manifold studs that were broken off, but I did not know that it would fail inspection as a result. Frustrating, as it's not even leaking, and the repair requires the replacement of the manifold! $1,450 was the quoted repair from the Lincoln dealer that did the inspection.
On the upside it looks like my extended warranty may cover the repair. They're sending an adjuster out tomorrow to take a look, and if they do it'll only cost me a couple hundred. I'm capable of doing the job but this is one I really have no interest in tackling at the moment, and I'd be happy as could be to fork over a couple hundred bucks for a shiny new manifold.
I knew I had a couple of manifold studs that were broken off, but I did not know that it would fail inspection as a result. Frustrating, as it's not even leaking, and the repair requires the replacement of the manifold! $1,450 was the quoted repair from the Lincoln dealer that did the inspection.
On the upside it looks like my extended warranty may cover the repair. They're sending an adjuster out tomorrow to take a look, and if they do it'll only cost me a couple hundred. I'm capable of doing the job but this is one I really have no interest in tackling at the moment, and I'd be happy as could be to fork over a couple hundred bucks for a shiny new manifold.
11-12-2012, 09:48 AM
I am sooooo glad I don't live where there is 'inspection'.
Good luck and keep us posted. Do the shop (or yourself) a favor and start hosing the bolts down with Blaster or better yet, Kroil daily...
SiliKroil Penetrating Solvent, 10 oz. aerosol (SILIKROIL) : Amazon.com : Automotive
Good luck and keep us posted. Do the shop (or yourself) a favor and start hosing the bolts down with Blaster or better yet, Kroil daily...
SiliKroil Penetrating Solvent, 10 oz. aerosol (SILIKROIL) : Amazon.com : Automotive
11-12-2012, 09:49 AM
Got the Ex inspected today and failed.
I knew I had a couple of manifold studs that were broken off, but I did not know that it would fail inspection as a result. Frustrating, as it's not even leaking, and the repair requires the replacement of the manifold! $1,450 was the quoted repair from the Lincoln dealer that did the inspection.
On the upside it looks like my extended warranty may cover the repair. They're sending an adjuster out tomorrow to take a look, and if they do it'll only cost me a couple hundred. I'm capable of doing the job but this is one I really have no interest in tackling at the moment, and I'd be happy as could be to fork over a couple hundred bucks for a shiny new manifold.
I knew I had a couple of manifold studs that were broken off, but I did not know that it would fail inspection as a result. Frustrating, as it's not even leaking, and the repair requires the replacement of the manifold! $1,450 was the quoted repair from the Lincoln dealer that did the inspection.
On the upside it looks like my extended warranty may cover the repair. They're sending an adjuster out tomorrow to take a look, and if they do it'll only cost me a couple hundred. I'm capable of doing the job but this is one I really have no interest in tackling at the moment, and I'd be happy as could be to fork over a couple hundred bucks for a shiny new manifold.
11-12-2012, 11:48 AM
11-12-2012, 12:06 PM
Why is a new manifold required? All that's needed is a set of ARP's to hold that puppy down.
He was suggesting the penetrating oil so the remaining bolts would come out easier and without breaking.
Stewart
He was suggesting the penetrating oil so the remaining bolts would come out easier and without breaking.
Stewart
11-12-2012, 12:10 PM
11-12-2012, 12:18 PM
11-12-2012, 12:20 PM
11-12-2012, 12:23 PM