exhaust manifold gasket

[djo2267]

hi there,i have bought a chimaera 4.0 "95" a couple of weeks ago and i think i need a new exhaust manifold gasket.Instead of going to tvr,can i go to somewhere like kwikfit?Any idea how much to replace gaskets on one side?I am new to these cars so lots to learn.thankyou for any responses.

[WazzaL]

Would never trust my pride and joy to the kwikfit guys...

Suggest you go to someone with a little more tvr experience. Offords a apparently quite good and you can get some mean cherry bombs forthat extra noise as well.

[djo2267]

im in barnet n.london.is there a offords near me?thanks

[GreenV8S]

In that case go to one of the TVR specialists near you - for example TVR Center in Barnet (they're trading again now?) or Tower View at Staples Corner or Topcats in Aylesbury, the list goes on.

[djo2267]

ok thanks.does anyone know kimberley motors in potters bar?

[Al 450]

Kwik fit wouldn't get in to access it, most specialists have a special tool made up from a small spanner. Apparently it's a bit of an arse. I was quoted about £200-300 I think for both.

[GarryM]

Had the nearside one done this morning. 3hrs labour and a few pence for the gasket.

[djo2267]

i need the passenger side done.im just going to take it to tvr in barnet.how much do you reckon with vat?thanks