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Exhaust Manifold Gasket Replacement Service

How much does a Exhaust Manifold Gasket Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Pontiac Tempest Exhaust Manifold Gasket Replacement is $232 with $62 for parts and $171 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1987 Pontiac TempestV6-2.8LService typeExhaust Manifold Gasket ReplacementEstimate$542.19Shop/Dealer Price$621.50 - $791.92
1987 Pontiac TempestL4-2.0LService typeExhaust Manifold Gasket ReplacementEstimate$407.97Shop/Dealer Price$468.78 - $583.57
1988 Pontiac TempestL4-2.0LService typeExhaust Manifold Gasket ReplacementEstimate$407.97Shop/Dealer Price$468.77 - $583.56
1989 Pontiac TempestV6-2.8LService typeExhaust Manifold Gasket ReplacementEstimate$482.19Shop/Dealer Price$561.48 - $731.88
1991 Pontiac TempestV6-3.1LService typeExhaust Manifold Gasket ReplacementEstimate$368.20Shop/Dealer Price$435.57 - $597.03
1991 Pontiac TempestL4-2.2LService typeExhaust Manifold Gasket ReplacementEstimate$293.98Shop/Dealer Price$342.76 - $448.54
1990 Pontiac TempestV6-3.1LService typeExhaust Manifold Gasket ReplacementEstimate$577.18Shop/Dealer Price$664.04 - $840.11
1989 Pontiac TempestL4-2.0LService typeExhaust Manifold Gasket ReplacementEstimate$422.97Shop/Dealer Price$484.48 - $599.81
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What is the Exhaust Manifold Gasket all about?

Depending on your engine and type of vehicle, the exhaust manifold can either be a set of pipes or it can be a cast iron manifold assembly. Essentially the exhaust manifold takes the burned exhaust gases from the engine’s cylinders and ejects the gas through the exhaust system and out through the car's tail pipe. The exhaust manifold gasket seals the surface of the exhaust manifold to the surface of the cylinder head, preventing leaks in the system. Over time, the constant expansion and contraction of the components (caused by constant heating and cooling in the engine), may cause the gasket to leak. These leaks can be hazardous as hot exhaust gases escape and can damage other components in the engine compartment. A leaky exhaust manifold gasket can also impact engine performance.

Keep in mind:

Sometimes an exhaust manifold starts to leak because a mounting bolt has broken. If this happens, the mechanic will have to remove the broken bolt or stud, which can increase the labor time needed to fix the problem. Your mechanic may charge you an additional fee, depending on the severity of the situation.

How it's done:

  • Inspect exhaust system for leaks.
  • Determine if it is the manifold or flange gasket that is leaking.
  • Remove and replace faulty gasket.
  • Apply anti-seize to the threads of the bolts.
  • Install new exhaust manifold gasket.
  • Start car and check for any exhaust leaks.

Our recommendation:

The exhaust manifold gasket helps in transferring burned gasses from the engine. It is located in a high temperature zone, and it will leak eventually. There is no way to prevent it. Your mechanic should use anti-seize compound on the bolts when they are replacing this part. This will help prevent bolts from breaking in the cylinder head.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Exhaust Manifold Gasket?

  • Loud noise from engine.
  • Lack of engine performance.
  • Check engine light is on.
  • Smells from the engine compartment (eg. plastic components next to exhaust manifold melting from escaped heat).

How important is this service?

A leaky exhaust manifold is a health and safety concern. Hot exhaust gases escaping from the engine can be a fire hazard melting nearby plastic components in the engine compartment.

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Pontiac Tempest L6-3.8L - Brakes, Steering and Suspension Inspection - Los Altos, California
On time. A true gentleman. Skilled with cars that date over many years. He knows older cars including many classics. Younger mechanics probably would know know a thing about a 4BBL Carburetor. One can see that he has a true love of cars & the work he does. This is only one experience so I would hope to see him back when needed.

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by Harald
Pontiac Tempest V8-5.3L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Laguna Niguel, California
Chris did a great job inspecting the vehicle, I live in GA and wanted to purchase a car in CA so I needed an unbiased third party to look at it for me. My primary concern was that the car was represented accurately in the online ad (there are a lot of scams online now), which he did, we had a great conversation after the inspection which did a lot to comfort my concerns. This was a "project" car and needed to be evaluated accordingly, it was something that I had planned on doing a restoration on so I knew it needed some work. My only critique is that when the car was delivered there was a little more rust than I had expected, I wish that he had pointed that out, I accept some of the responsibility for not asking enough questions during our conversation. Overall I am extremely happy with the inspection service and would highly recommend Chris .

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by Jordyn
Pontiac Grand Am L4-2.4L - Exhaust Manifold Gasket - Palo Alto, California
Jose was a great mechanic. He completed a challenging and long job on my car with expertise and professionalism. He is super polite and friendly too! I would recommend Jose to anyone in need of a difficult fix on any car.

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