accert manifold

If they are not taking the manifold off they must just be replacing the "boots" at the joints. Which is a wast of time IMO.
It's over an eight hour job, according to the labor guide, to r&r the manifold plus parts. Also the manifold and/or the precooler bracket may need some modification to fit. that will take extra time.

 

where in Florida are you? that's a $250 job in Miami.

 

For an ACERT?
New exhaust gaskets (sleeves) and studs are more than that from cat.

 

put the new manifold on. it wont be a regret. $250 job? sounds like a hack job! the sleeves, from experience a waist of $$$ just use gaskets, it will flow better. and DON'T reuse the manifold studs. get new ones.

 

I am glad somebody else is thinking what I am thinking. Thanks superhauler.

 

I'm talking about labor.

 

Always use new gaskets and bolts/studs. The fasteners on CAT's break ALL THE TIME during removal. So much so that CAT sells a jig to use when drilling out broken bolts.

Eight hours is on the fast side, BTW.

 

If $250 is a flat rate for changing manifolds somebody will take a hosing when the job goes south and becomes a nightmare to complete it. IMO