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10-09-2008, 12:47 AM
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Hello,
I took my 2003 Ford Focus Se Wagon in to my mechanic because I noticed a change in the sound of the engine.
I was told the air intake manifold was cracked. Anyone else had this problem? I was told the repair cost would be in the $800 range!
Can it be patched?????
Anyones help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Carol
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get a used one for $80
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Where do you suggest I get it from?
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Hell get a upgraded one from ford or some other company. Don't replace, upgrade.
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10-09-2008, 01:18 AM
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What motor do you have? Zetec (16v dual over head cam) or SPI (8v split port)?
If it is a Zetec i have 2 intake manifolds in my garage and you are free to take your pick. Free to be Picked up or pay for shipping or delivery :D
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SL8RZZX3,Oct 8 2008, 11:18 AM Wrote:What motor do you have? Zetec (16v dual over head cam) or SPI (8v split port)?
If it is a Zetec i have 2 intake manifolds in my garage and you are free to take your pick. Free to be Picked up or pay for shipping or delivery :D
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I am a complete novice to all of this. I will go out and check the engine in my car. I know it is a Zetec engine. I have an Se Wagon.
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Ok if it is a Zetec then the intake manifolds i have will fit!
where are you located?
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[quote=SL8RZZX3,Oct 8 2008, 11:50 AM]
Ok if it is a Zetec then the intake manifolds i have will fit!
where are you located?
I am in Aurora, Ontario.
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I can probably have one dropped off to you tomorrow if you are home durring the day, or left for you.
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[quote=SL8RZZX3,Oct 8 2008, 12:00 PM]
I can probably have one dropped off to you tomorrow if you are home durring the day, or left for you.
I tried to send you a private message but it wouldn't let me. With my address. Don't exactly want to post it to the world :)
What do you suggest?
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I recieved your PM 3 times :D
and pm'd you back
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Flofocus,Oct 8 2008, 12:26 PM Wrote:$800 :ph34r:
yikes.
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he sure does have a "good" mechanic :ph34r:
just one thing....you could buy a slightly used Zetec engine for like $350
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Most of that price will probably be labor, but i really don't want to know what a brand new intake manifold would cost either :blink:
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When I swapped my intake manifold it wasnt an excessivly hard job, however I could see how it would cost a bit on the labour side. I had to do it twice, i put new gaskets in the first time but one didnt set right for some weird reson so I did it again and havnt had a problem since :)
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SL8RZZX3,Oct 8 2008, 04:22 PM Wrote:Most of that price will probably be labor, but i really don't want to know what a brand new intake manifold would cost either :blink:
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A new one imported from the US could be landed for 290 bucks - just for comparison sake.
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I really appreciate all the input from everyone. I am going to get a repair manual for my car. My Son is mechanically inclined and we are going to take a look at the manual and see if we are brave enough to tackle it together.
He has repaired several things on the engines of cars he has had. :D
Edit-why no quotes, bold type, images? I tried to post a how-to on the intake install.
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02ztsian,Oct 9 2008, 11:21 AM Wrote:Edit-why no quotes, bold type, images? I tried to post a how-to on the intake install.
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None of that works in the "welcome" section ... need to post that up somewhere else.
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