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11-19-2005, 02:15 AM

Jack.

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I was planning on replacing my exhaust manifold gaskets today, and half way through removing the main bolts on the manifold i found some broken studs. I realize using a helix - insert / easy outs fixing this issue is possible. I, however dont have a lot of time/energy. Does anyone know what a mechanic might charge for this job/what to expect?

Moreover, is it worth taking it in instead of doing myself?

11-19-2005, 06:54 AM

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I've gotten qoutes from 450-600.
I did it myself for 75(that includes studes, nuts, and tools.)

You'll ne a right angle attatchment for your drill and bits. Along with a couple INDUSTRIAL GRADE ez outs. I took out 8 studs with one easy out, gotta be really careful or they'll snap.

11-19-2005, 12:38 PM

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i got far yesterday but got stuck at removing the a/c compressor. The bolt for the idler pulley is stripped / permanent. At that point I put everything back together.

11-19-2005, 03:56 PM

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i got far yesterday but got stuck at removing the a/c compressor. The bolt for the idler pulley is stripped / permanent. At that point I put everything back together.

Oh god... You should get someone else working on it.

11-20-2005, 01:30 AM

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I still don't have the studs to replace them yet. I dont want to leave my car on stands for 4 days this weekend while i'm waiting for the parts to ship. So, in the meantime I want to get an idea of the project's worth. If it's not worth taking to a mechanic what's the most convenient method to make it easier?

11-20-2005, 10:52 AM

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the easiest method is just as realgoon9 said. the mechanic will rape you, so your best choice is to keep on going and fix it yourself. a little setback like a stripped bolt can't keep you from finishing a project like this. parts for this job shouldn't need to be shipped in, you can find most at the local parts store and the studs at a dealer. remember, helicoil inserts should be last resort. if you can drill close to a straight line, it will be simple to extract your busted studs with an easy-out set. i know you said you don't have time and energy to fix it. but if you don't wanna pay, you'll have to learn to overcome your defficiency.

11-20-2005, 10:56 AM

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this is what you are talking about right??????? if so, i got gaskets for about $100 and all you need is an allen key 8 mm i think......you should torque it to spec and make sure you tighten them correctly....if this helps..great!! if this is not what you are talking about, sorry, just trying to help out a fellow .orger!