RE: RE: Exhaust manifold gasket on a 4.7

From: Ray Block (bpracing@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Tue Mar 25 2008 - 16:34:11 EDT


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernd D. Ratsch
>
> Remove the fender shield - makes it VERY easy. I'm replacing the gaskets
> on
> an '04 WJ 4.7L right now (that's a PITA). Make sure you disconnect the
> y-pipe before trying to remove the bolts (releases any tension on the
> manifolds).
>
> Time on a Ram: 30 minutes
> Time on a Dakota: 30 minutes
> Time on a WJ: 2 hours
>
> - Bernd

What do you have to do to have a manifold gasket blow/burn out on these? I
have 54,000 miles on my '00 WJ and it's been through all sorts of hard use.
No problems so far. Do I have something to look forward to?

Thanks,
Ray



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