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Exhaust manifold replacement


Smasher

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G'day raiders

My mechanic told me that the exhaust manifold on my Mercruiser 3.0 stern drive should be replaced every 5-7 years. Looking through the service history, I can see that it was last replaced in 2013 (previous owner).

He quoted me $2200 to do the job. As did another marine I called. 

Now I've seen the kits for sale around $680. eg: 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3L-3LX-MERCRUISER-MANIFOLD-KIT-GENUINE-4CYL-3-0L-12-MONTH-FACTORY-WARRANTY-/231930871324?epid=1571059663&hash=item3600283e1c:g:yzcAAOxyoA1RPVDP

My questions are:

1. How do I know when it needs replacing?  I know that if it rusts through, salt water will pump through the engine and FK the whole thing so you definitely do not want to wait until that happens. But at the same time I don't want to do it prematurely if I can put it off for another year or two.

2. Does this seem steep or reasonable?  

3. Is it something I can do myself or with a mate in a day with basic tools (socket set etc).

Cheers

 

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