Exhaust systems
My profile is up to date on my unit. After 18 years and 85k miles, my exhaust manifold has held together ok(bite my tongue). I know it is a matter of time until the dreaded 460 v8 manifold virus str...
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Jim@HiTek wrote:We've been there a few times, and I didn't loose anything south of the border. I need a passport to go and come home, but tens of thousands don't? And just the money for fuel would be cost prohibitive for a lot. Not everybody can afford a $1000 trip at the drop of a hat. My military retirement isn't that much....BigBlockTank wrote:Jim@HiTek wrote:
I'm going to go against the advice so far and say that for that old of a rig, don't sink thousands into it. Not worth it.
Instead, do some online surfing to as many RV salvage companies you can find, and I believe there are hundreds. Find an exhaust manifold for your rig somewhere, drive over and get it, head down to Mexico and have it installed. Doing that, you'll likely both get your 10 years at pennies per mile, not dollars, and a nice trip out of it. IMO.
Why Mexico, American mechanics aren't capable of this job? The money spent to get there alone justifies doing it here.
Because there are a great many excellent Mexican mechanics, just like in the US, and they can do anything, and often do it with nothing, but that's not the real reason to do it in Mexico...
The real reason is the sea, sun, fun, food, companionship, adventure, scenery, warmth and friendliness of the natives. Sure, you can stay in the US and have it done there and miss out on a Mexican adventure, but I wouldn't if it were me.
