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'01 S-80: What is the firebox; why is it so $$$ to repair?

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frnorke
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'01 S-80: What is the firebox; why is it so $$$ to repair?

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My dealer says the firebox needs to be replaced. What is the firebox, where is it located, and why is it so expensive to replace? Is it a very expensive part or labor intensive to replace? Does anyone know if this part has another name? I'd like to see if I can find one online. THanks.

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Post by matthew1 »

Never heard of it. Call him and ask again what the part is. Get a part #.
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Breather box
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Post by boosted5cyl »

Probably the PCV breather box. $35 for the box about $12 in seals. The rest is labor.
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andrei3333
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Post by andrei3333 »

i think the dealer calls it the oil trap, i call it the money trap, such an over complicated design that did not have to be done like that...
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Post by dtropnevad05 »

Dealer wants to pay Christmas bonuses maybe...it not a hard DIY job...when it's warm anyway.
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Post by andrei3333 »

Since when taking off the UIM is an easy diy job ???
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