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Worth it?
Hey everybody, I have a v10 6.8L Triton Econoline van that has a exhaust manifold leak. Wife wants to keep van going but it looks like a tough job. Is it worth it to do? I tried some local shops in the area and they all said Hell no! She’s a good van otherwise. I’m in Jacksonville NC area if anybody has recommendations!
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Broken exhaust manifold studs? All the studs have to come out to remove the exhaust manifold, and then a guide plate is installed where the manifold was to drill out any broken studs. With the pickup trucks there is pretty good access to the side of the motor through the wheel well but not with these vans there is zero side access, so I think the only two ways to do this job is to lift the body off the frame or pull the motor. A local shop quoted me $1500-2000 to do this job on my '06 E250 which would give you an idea, that was more than I paid for the truck so it didn't happen, I drove it with the leak until it got scrapped last year.
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My 2003 E250 w/5.4 and 293K miles has a few broken studs on the right side, a job I'll also not being doing---that van is up for sale as is. However if it were in better condition will 100K less miles and I knew its full history another $1500 wouldn't be a problem. For that same money I couldn't replace that one with something reliable.
I can't see doing this job without removing the engine in a van. Too many nightmare stories of drilling through the water passages etc. It's one tough job to be sure, finding someone trustworthy is equally tough.
I can't see doing this job without removing the engine in a van. Too many nightmare stories of drilling through the water passages etc. It's one tough job to be sure, finding someone trustworthy is equally tough.
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Hey everybody, I have a v10 6.8L Triton Econoline van that has a exhaust manifold leak. Wife wants to keep van going but it looks like a tough job. Is it worth it to do? I tried some local shops in the area and they all said Hell no! She’s a good van otherwise. I’m in Jacksonville NC area if anybody has recommendations!
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Is there a way to prevent future studs from breaking?
Rear passenger side are gone and believe one rear on the driver's is as well on my 2011 4.6.
I used a piece of steel and a random threaded hole near the manifold to clamp down on it. Not sure it had much effect or not. I've noticed it's a bit louder on start up maybe, not sure. Does it eventually blow the gasket out, what's the future hold for me here?
Rear passenger side are gone and believe one rear on the driver's is as well on my 2011 4.6.
I used a piece of steel and a random threaded hole near the manifold to clamp down on it. Not sure it had much effect or not. I've noticed it's a bit louder on start up maybe, not sure. Does it eventually blow the gasket out, what's the future hold for me here?
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You can use the upgraded Ford studs along with their stainless steel nuts and washers. When I installed a Ford reman'd engine I didn't use the included parts but did purchase the upgraded versions. I also used nickel-based anti-seize on the threads to make their removal---if ever needed---a bit easier.
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