How difficult is it to change exhaust manifold gaskets. 1992 Ford F-150,5.8 litre. It never has been torn down. Had one cat, muffler and tail pipe replaced now passenger side exhaust manifold gasket is leaking. Is this a one day job, a whole weekend job, or longer.


Arvin J.

 

It's going to be a challenge. I believe they don't use gaskets originally, if there is one someone put it there. Use lots of PB blaster on the bolts, and be prepared for it to take a lot longer than you think. You might run into a broken bolt.

 

when i had my 302 apart for rebuilt it was reletivley easy to remove the maniforlds but i think i jsut got lucky be very carful nto to break any bolts off in the heads or you will have bitten off alot more than you can chew in a weekend. if all goes well it can be done in severl hours good luck

 

Exaust leak e350 van broken bolts had to remove heads $30 per bolt to have them drilled out over $100 for gaskets. big job