Whelp guys, it has happened, I have the dreaded 1st Gen 4.7 exhaust leak at the manifold.

Ugh, the freaking jeep wreaks of exhaust when it sitting still and I cant have that ish going on with my baby in the car. Looks like I need to prepare for a 1000 bill from the dealer. I dont think any other shop will be able to do the job, and I dont think I can do the job either - im not that mechanically inclined.

Anyone have someone other than a dealer fix this?