2000 Honda Civic Exhaust manifold and cadillac converter

2000 HONDA CIVIC
122,700 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISTINA44
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Hello! My mechanic says that I have a crack in my exhaust manifold, I know he's telling me the truth because he showed me the crack. I wanted to know if he's telling the truth about it being expensive to replace. He says he'll have to replace the whole exhaust manifold along with the cadillac converter because they're one unit. He says it'll cost about $800. Should I pay him the $800 or should I shop around? Should I buy the part myself (if its cheaper) and then pay him to install it? Please help! Thanks!
Jul 28, 2008 at 12:09 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi christina44,

It depends on your engine variant and for some the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter comes as an assembly.

No harm in getting a second or third opinion about the cost.
Jul 31, 2008 at 10:58 PM
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