Jeep wrangler exhaust manifold

[cabin boy]

How much can I expect to pay to get an exhaust manifold replaced in my Wrangler?

1999 4.0 5 speed. Thanks in advance!

[Scott K]

From the dealer the part lists at $430, and it is a 4.2 hour job. So, roughly $700-$1000

[Jeremy airjer W]

Thats if none of the manifold bolts break off in the head!

[cabin boy]

Anyone have any recommendations on where to bring it, I think it's too big a job for this old man!

[Jeremy airjer W]

I can think of one place

[SpecialK]

Check to make sure it's not a recall item. I bought a used Jeep Wrangler (think it was '98) that had the manifold bolts busted off. The dealer I bought it from (not a jeep dealer) tried to fix it but did more dmg than good. Jeep still did the work under the recall though.

[cabin boy]

Airjer, you now have my jeep. Treat her gently!

[Jeremy airjer W]

Tommy took care of you yesterday. Sure is quite!

[cabin boy]

Yeah, he did a nice job. Quiet and solid! Do you know if that thing is made out of cast iron or is it stainless? Just curious.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Not cast and I don't think its stainless. Just steele. The nice thing about the new one is there is a short section of flex pipe that allows the manifold to move around without cracking like the old one, in theory. It is of course!

[cabin boy]

Yeah, I noticed that when I looked at it, it actually has a "flex" at both ends. Thanks again!