4.6 2v intake manifold extended coverage !!!

you should get 735.00$....

Well ... it took me a few phonecalls, but I was able to locate a Ford dealer that agreed to look at my car.

I had my intake replaced outside of the dealership months ago, and have been waiting for this settlement to recoup most of my money. I *might* break even with the $735 if I can get it. (Lets see, $300 for a PI intake, $125 for "plates", $250 labor to get it replaced, another $125 labor to get it replaced AGAIN when it leaked ... gee, this won't even cover what it cost me).

The first Ford Dealer I called gave me the "without a receipt we don't even have to talk to you" speech ... I pressed the issue, asked for the service manager, he repeated their tirade, then told me "without a receipt you have to take it up with Ford directly" and gave me some 800 number to call. I called, it was the roadside assistance number ... since I don't need a jump or a tow I hung up. Bastage.

Called another dealer, was given the "need a receipt" speech ... pressed to talk to someone else, and got a woman who knew what was going on. She told me it'll take 15 minutes to "check over my #'s" and make sure my situation was valid, and I'd get a check in 8-10 days.

So ... now ... I have to find a decent-weather day to drive up, dig out my car from storage, replace the battery, fire it up, and drive all the way to a Ford dealer out of the way (the first dealer was like 15 minutes from where my car is stored) without sliding off the road into a ditch.

Fun times ... I almost think they planned this to end in December and only run for 90 days on purpose, to try and screw over us Northern drivers who put their cars away for the Winter. (I'm REALLY glad I didn't store it in the facility where you drop your car off in November and you can't even get into the building until late April!)


Guess I'll go watch the 10 day weather forcast.

I just got my letter yesterday. I dont know if mine is cracked or not, is there any way to check? The letter says it costs money to have them inspect it and i dont want to waste the 140 dollars labour costs for them to check it and there be nothing wrong.

Also what causes them to crack, cold weather? because mine has never been driven in winter...

Also, is there anyway to make them crack.. .. ..

sweet going too get me a new metal coolant bypass PI manifold.. anybody want too buy a non cracked plastic PI manifold