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skid4245
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Nov 02, 2025

Damon Challenger 04' v10 Exhaust manifold gasket

Would anyone know where to find someone who could replace the exhaust manifold gasket on the driver's side of a Ford v10 ???

I'm in Kenosha Wisconsin and Noone is willing to do it around here. I have to be in Hot springs, Arkansas by the 12th and I have been running into a brick wall with the shops around here. 

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  • At least you’re near a lot of good food and beer…lol. 
    I don’t have a suggestion, although is there something different that is keeping shops from taking this on?  It should be relatively easy with typical class A access to the engine. Have heli coiled a spark plug hole in a similar vintage V10 camper with good access. 
    No ability to DIY?

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      skid4245
      Explorer

      I agree with the Beer and Food. I just don't understand why the shops around here won't do it. I think it's because of it being 36'. All they have to do is pull the front steer drivers side tire and it is all right there. 

      I would try to attempt to fix it myself, but I don't have any torches and/or the proper taps in case of any broken studs.

      I'm wondering if there is any possibility of a quick fix to at least get to Arkansas then I can look for someone to do it? 

      Sincerely, Tim Wood