4.7 exhaust manifold leak
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4.7 exhaust manifold leak
2004 4.7l durango limited
So i determined that it is the rear two exhaust manifold studs, on the right side of engine, that are broken off. Now i want to decide if this is something that i want to fix myself...mechanic showed me the parts and problem...seems do able as long as i can get the old bolts and studs off. Set of 8 gaskets (both sides) for $18.00 and nuts, bolts, and studs at about $3.50 apiece.....
The problem i am seeing/reading in the Haynes manual is that they say specifically for the right manifold of the 4.7 engine you must: drain engine coolant, remove air inlet duct, remove air conditioning compressor, remove accumulator bracket, remove heater hoses, and remove starter...woahhh..what is all this just to remove the manifold? Is all this needed? why just the right side manifold on the 4.7?
that will be the deciding factor as to whether i do this myself or even attempt it. i like to take care of things on my vehicle but removing all these other components will be getting over my head
cant i just get under there remove the manifold from exhaust pipe and engine and re-attach with new hardware and gaskets make sure the leak is gone and be done with it? why remove all the other stuff?
So i determined that it is the rear two exhaust manifold studs, on the right side of engine, that are broken off. Now i want to decide if this is something that i want to fix myself...mechanic showed me the parts and problem...seems do able as long as i can get the old bolts and studs off. Set of 8 gaskets (both sides) for $18.00 and nuts, bolts, and studs at about $3.50 apiece.....
The problem i am seeing/reading in the Haynes manual is that they say specifically for the right manifold of the 4.7 engine you must: drain engine coolant, remove air inlet duct, remove air conditioning compressor, remove accumulator bracket, remove heater hoses, and remove starter...woahhh..what is all this just to remove the manifold? Is all this needed? why just the right side manifold on the 4.7?
that will be the deciding factor as to whether i do this myself or even attempt it. i like to take care of things on my vehicle but removing all these other components will be getting over my head
cant i just get under there remove the manifold from exhaust pipe and engine and re-attach with new hardware and gaskets make sure the leak is gone and be done with it? why remove all the other stuff?
