Heat Exchangers, Are the weldable? |
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Heat Exchangers, Are the weldable? |
bandjoey |
Oct 29 2011, 02:23 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,929 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The heat box around the exhaust pipes rattles and is loose at the front end on the pipes. Any reason not to take it to the muffler shop and have it welded back down tight? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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GeorgeRud |
Oct 29 2011, 03:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I seem to recall that they weren't welded when fabricated as the constant heating and cooling would cause a weak spot, and Porsche didn't want to have their customers asphysiated by carbon monoxide.
I'd live with the rattle, or have just the outer envelope welded, but do not weld the outer envelope to the exhaust tube itself. Otherwise, if you can find some SSI heat exchangers, that would be the best long-term fix. |
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