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How much should an exhaust manifold gasket job on a 1997 Chevy Lumina cost?
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∙ 16y ago
Do it yourself, or mechanic? If you do it yourself your looking at $17.14 from partstrain.com. However, im sure if you took it to a mechanic they would tell you at least $80.
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