Cracked Exhaust Manifold Cost?

[hlm587]

Update: original mechanic refused to work on it given the time and risks per above. Second mechanic I’ve used before said the same thing. A third, new mechanic I was referred to by the original said there was a hole/leak in the catalytic converter, which he welded closed for $220 in one day and says it’s fixed.

So, time will tell I guess…thanks everyone for their input.

 

[landtank]

Welding a hole shut is a patch. At some point you’ll have more problems. I’ve been doing that for years but it wasn’t a daily driver. Finally replaced the whole system.

 

[hlm587]

Welding a hole shut is a patch. At some point you’ll have more problems. I’ve been doing that for years but it wasn’t a daily driver. Finally replaced the whole system.

Yes, I assume that would be the case. This is a weekend getaway truck for me, so I think this works for now, fingers crossed.

 

[petegangies]

$220 to spot weld a cat... sheesh! Would have taken him 20 mins tops, and that would have included putting the car up and down off the hoist. Hopefully that's your issue. I gave you 2 solid tips on how to test for exhaust leaks, so you don't need to rely on their opinion, test it yourself.

 

[hlm587]

$220 to spot weld a cat... sheesh! Would have taken him 20 mins tops, and that would have included putting the car up and down off the hoist. Hopefully that's your issue. I gave you 2 solid tips on how to test for exhaust leaks, so you don't need to rely on their opinion, test it yourself.

The pricing is one of joys of being in NYC as a car owner…