Re: Exhaust Manifold Question

["Armstead, Brian" <barmstea@usia.gov>]

Mike:  I JUST went through the same thing.  In my case, apparently with 
the owner before me, the car had overheated, causing the manifold studs 
to eventually break.  My mechanic replaced just the broken studs (2).  
Two weeks later, same problem.  This time, off with the manifold for 
machining.  He also replaced the head gasket (just to be on the safe 
side).  He cut me a major break, and the total cost was $400 for all 
work.

Brian