Date:         Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:17:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Look at my crack!
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I installed the worm drive clamp to keep the exhaust pipe against the
head after it cracked.  This is just so I can drive to a
muffler/welding shop.

I like the muffler bracket idea to reduce vibrations.  Thanks!

2008/10/16 David Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca>:
> You can weld that again and it will break again.  Was the worm drive clamp
> there before the break?  If so, that is what is causing it.  If not, what is
> causing that pipe not to move with the engine?
>
> My experience with Vanagon exhaust systems is they break when they can move
> against the movement of the engine.  You need something to hold that pipe to
> the engine so it won't vibrate.  I think if you can weld an exhaust clamp to
> the muffler bracket above the pipe you would prevent it from cracking again.
>
>
> David Marshall
> VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider
>
> http://www.hasenwerk.ca
>
> On Thu, October 16, 2008 06:40, Chris S wrote:
>>
>> Yeah, I thought that would get your attention. :-)
>>
>> A follow up to my stainless welding question...
>>
>> Here are the pics:
>>
>>
>> http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/WBX_transplant/Example_Pics/Exhaustcrack1.jpg
>>
>> http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/WBX_transplant/Example_Pics/Exhaustcrack2.jpg
>>
>> The crack started at the top. The pipe sprang away and up from the
>> flange. There was about a 1.5 cm gap before I
>> put the obvious hose clamp on it to hold it against the flange - this
>> is so I can make it to the muffler shop.
>>
>> These pipes are stainless steel. What do you think about welding this?
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Chris S.
>> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
>>
>



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Chris S.
Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"