supra_si Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Noticed that my exhaust has gained in grunt so had a look under the car, where the pipe enters the backbox has corroded and theres a gaping break at least half wa y round the pipe circumference. I dont really want to replace it as its a lush HKS Hipower. Does anyone know if it is repairable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Don't they have a lifetime warranty? If not, it's probably repairable as a specialist job. May never be the same again though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 If thats a late model Hipower it shouldn't split like that, I was under the impression they were fully stainless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 got it off magic torch last year, not sure if it was fully stainless. was a tad surprised but not sure if i can claim on warranty, was thinking an exhaust company may be able to weld it back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 got it off magic torch last year, not sure if it was fully stainless. was a tad surprised but not sure if i can claim on warranty, was thinking an exhaust company may be able to weld it back up It will depend how bad the rot is, but most can be welded up again. One tip though - if the break is bad then try and get them to tack it while it's still on the car, if it's not in the correct position when doing the final weld it might not fit correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 ok thanks im going to try and find the warranty card and see if its covered, its still sitting in the right place, sounds great but needs sorting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDino Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Let me know if you want it welding up pal, i'll be able to get it sorted for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 yeh that would be great dino where abouts are you. pm me im free this weekend if your able to do it for a good price pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDino Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Just looked up your system and its mild steel with a stainless back box, is it 3" or 4" going into the back box? With it been like that you might be better going to somewhere like Elite and get a sleeve made depending on how bad its corroded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 3" into backbox mate, elite dont work weekends so i hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDino Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 There open till 12 on a sat, or were?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 ahh right i may pop down but not sure if they can do on the spot jobs, may give them a ring tomorrow and mebbe see if they will do my front end too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Their welder is off til next weekend at the earliest :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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