Do i need new Exhaust manifold gaskets?

[semperfistang]

alright i have the problem many of us have. ac condensation drips on the exhaust and cracks the manifold... nyways for now im going to wrap the manifold tomorrow. im just going to take it off and wrap it. should i get new a new gasket or no? thanks




Jake

 

[OxMox]

alright i have the problem many of us have. ac condensation drips on the exhaust and cracks the manifold... nyways for now im going to wrap the manifold tomorrow. im just going to take it off and wrap it. should i get new a new gasket or no? thanks


Jake

It depends on how many miles you have on it. If you have something like 50k+, you might want to go ahead and change them, just 'cause.

 

[stargate160]

How much do they cost anyway? with labor?

 

[Crai-zy horse]

He's wrapping them himself I believe. They're not too bad to take off, just need some breaking bars and WD-40... and in my case, a five foot pipe to put around the breaking bar for more leverage (using 2 people, one to hold the socket in place so as to not strip the nut.