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01-03-2013, 09:33 PM | #1 |
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Up pipe broke, need help
Ok so I'm a noob and wanted advice on this issue. When I was installing (used) turbo on my bugeye I noticed that my invidia uppipe had cracked along the weld that holds the up pipe and flange for the turbo side. Can I just take this to a muffler shop and have it welded back together or better yet have an expierienced buddy at welding weld this for me. Thanks for any advice.
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01-04-2013, 12:46 AM | #2 |
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Yes but it should be TIG welded.
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01-04-2013, 08:38 AM | #3 |
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I've welded up several for myself and friends with a mig. Seems to work fine... Just grind the old weld out pretty good first
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01-04-2013, 08:43 AM | #4 |
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Remember to drill out the ends of the crack.
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01-04-2013, 06:53 PM | #5 |
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agreed, drill the crack at the ends, and TIG. Anything pre turbo I like to have the inside as clean as possible. I am more then willing to help if you want to ship it out to the east coast. Just offering.
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01-04-2013, 09:47 PM | #6 |
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Steel or stainless?
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01-05-2013, 12:11 AM | #7 |
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First thanks for the replies,and it's stainless if I'm not mistaken. Also, is this something common that happens or more of a rare thing. Thanks for the offer bmw325ix. What do you mean by drilling out the cracks at the ends. Do you mean grinding out the break.Thanks Again
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01-05-2013, 06:28 AM | #8 | |
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01-05-2013, 06:28 PM | #9 |
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If its stainless(or steel for that matter) and an exhaust part going through heat cycles, TIG it. No real need to v the weld out unless you want it to look pretty. Start the weld a quarter inch before and end it a quarter inch past the end of the crack. Lay it in with a bit more heat than normal and use a 309 stainless rod.
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01-05-2013, 09:45 PM | #10 |
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Man sorry guys i should have explained myself a lot better. When I said that the up pipe had cracked I meant all the way around. Like all the weld that holds the up pipe to the flange that connects to the turbo.
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01-07-2013, 11:57 PM | #11 |
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In that case use the jagged edge to align the flange to the pipe. Tack it up at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. TIG it back together with more heat than normal using 309 fill rod without releaving the original weld.
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