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Mar 16, 2010 | 06:56 PM

DEAN95f150

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$$$ Question

How much do you think a reputable gargage would charge to put exhaust manifolds on my 95 F150, 351w. The left one is definately leaking. I would buy the manifolds and put original back on.......

Thanks,
Dean

Mar 16, 2010 | 07:19 PM

95F150Guy

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Too much, do it your self and learn and save $$$

Mar 16, 2010 | 08:01 PM

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From: Austin

Are you saying that you have aftermarket headers now, and are wanting the stock exhaust manifolds back on?

Where is the manifold "leaking" from - the gasket? A crack? Broken stud / loose?

If headers are already installed and aren't broken, just get new gaskets and swap them out - not a difficult job at all. Headers are generally preferred for looks and performance. If a shop has to get in there and retrofit stock manifolds, there will likely be some fabrication, which is where it will get expensive. And which is why you won't get a cheap estimate.

Mar 16, 2010 | 08:10 PM

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Way, way, way too much..............do it yourself, and save a week and a 1/2 wages.

Mar 16, 2010 | 08:48 PM

DEAN95f150

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Thanks for the replys. The manifold is cracked you can see and hear it...... Will replace them myself.....

Thank you again,
Dean

Mar 17, 2010 | 04:43 AM

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Its not that involved of a project. Just unbolt the Y pipe on both sides and let it hang down a little and then unbolt the manifolds. Be careful you don't snap off any of the bolts in the heads. I would spray PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench on them several times over a few days before trying to remove the bolts. You may want to get a set of gaskets to ensure they seal back up. I like Percy's seal 4 good. Don't get your plug wires mixed up.