Exhaust gasket leak at manifold...Weld?

[PalmHarbor]

I have an exhaust leak at the engine and I am told the exhaust manifold MUST be removed and a new gasket installed.....this is a very expensive repair....anyone think welding can do it?

[ssms5411]

Re: Exhaust gasket leak at manifold...Weld?

It's not a expensive repair, it's just exhaust manifold gasket. If their charging more than 2 hours labor then their overcharging you. Also welding is not a option. Also which side is it drivers or passenger side? Drivers is easy , passenger can be a pain , tight space.

[PalmHarbor]

Re: Exhaust gasket leak at manifold...Weld?

Was told at a shop that it would be $325 and if they break a bolt taking it off...its on me and I have to pay the repair of the bolt they break.

[ssms5411]

Re: Exhaust gasket leak at manifold...Weld?

I would find another shop.

[Pewter02Camaro]

Re: Exhaust gasket leak at manifold...Weld?

Talking a 3800 here correct? They are studs not bolts so sorta different, if they get soaked with penetrating oil before hand they will come off with the proper finesse. The only other thing that would need to come loose are the other two bolts that hold the Y-pipe to the manifold. they are metric, I know this for a fact and even those will come out with pen oil. I did all of this on car with 90k miles on it that was still original hardware no problems.

Bottom line is if its leaking at the gasket, which is 2 layer MLS, there is no "welding" option. anything else but the correct way is a hack job. If you can find the time to take it slow and get it all prepped before hand its a weekend job at most. A MAP gas torch can also be your friend with nuts and bolts etc that don't want to cooperate. I had all that apart more times than I can count so I speak from experience on this one.

Good Luck

[PalmHarbor]

Re: Exhaust gasket leak at manifold...Weld?

Thanks for your intelligent reply.