unless the pictures are deceiving it doesn't look like there is much metal there left to weld. it could be done but given the thinness of the metal and the distance of the gap it would be challenging to say the least. with a gap that big you would need a "patch" piece to span the distance. jonathan On Sat, 6 May 2006, Tom Rowsell wrote: > Hi all: > > In an effort to postpone an expensive exhaust replacement, I'm wondering if > it would be possible to weld a "crack" in my S&S exhaust setup? See links to > pics below. The crack travels around almost 50% of the circumference of the > pipe. It is the pipe that joins to 4 to 1 junction to the cat, but near the > 4 to 1 end. Unlike to stock setup, the S&S one does not have a > "collector/manifold". I was hoping to get it welded "in place", since > removing the pipe seems unlikely. I "foolishly" attempted a muffler > cement/hose clamp repair, but it would not stick. > http://geoexploits.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=1149 > > My muffler is not S&S, and I "think" the crack occurred because I only have > the right-side muffler hanger, and no left one... > > > Thanks > Tom > > > |
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