The gaskets on my exhaust manifold desperately need to be replaced. I took it to a local shop and they said it would be at least $650 to replace the gaskets, assuming all the bolts came right out, which seems unlikely for 40 year old bolts. Anyone know of any more affordable exhaust places in the Portland Oregon area? I'm in Oak Grove.
Thanks

 

gaskets are what 5$ for manifolds? and if they have to do a whopping 2 thats 10 WHOLE DOLLAS. cant do it yourself?

 

$650 assuming all of the bolts come out? WTF??? That's highway robbery.

BEWARE! That local shop will probably break them off on purpose or tell you that they broke to bilk you out of more of your hard earned cash. Go elsewhere or do it yourself.

All of mine came out on their own.. luckily the POs of my rigs used anti-seize. Talk about relief!!! Whew.

 

From everything I've heard it sounds like the bolts often break when removing the manifolds.
If that's the case then I'd have to have it done.

 

Did mine on right side and broke 2. Its a 74 and had never been replaced. I drilled them and put nut and bolt in them.

 

Id try and do them myself before Id pay $650...try soaking them with penetrating oil couple days before you attempt to take them off...

 

77&79F250 Had a very big post about when he took his off, maybe he will chime in and send you a link to the post. But like most have said, try it and see what happens before you take it and pay $650!