NUTZ4SAND wrote:
I was out in the dunes when my
Engine suddenly got louder...And louder. So I stopped to discover that the head pipe had split. Trying to find the best place to get a replacement. I might try welding it but its aweful thin. Whats worst is why did it split? I was running a little hot but that should not have done this? Thanx Bill
nutz4sand@aol.comThat is a fatigue failure you don't have the pipe mounted correctly, either the mounts are bound up not letting the vibration dissipate properly or you have it in a bind.
How are the Engine trans rubber mounts?
I could type the below all out and repost the pictures but that would defeat the purpose of building a data base on my web site all these years so excuse me if I just cut and paste and give you the links.
Tips on pipes can be found here
viewtopic.php?f=109&t=13671 and here
http://pilotodyssey.com/newpipe4.htm read them carefully their is alot of details their that are easily over looked, tips on sealing
http://pilotodyssey.com/siliconesealer.htmThat pipe looks like a Power pro's
http://www.thepowerpros.com pipe you might contact them and see if you can just buy a replacement head pipe.
If all else fails you can weld it up but you first need to remove 100% of the carbon inside the pipe if you don't the carbon will be pulled into the weld and weaken it you also would need to remove the layer of coating outside the pipe.
If I was making the repair I would weld it up and grind or sand the weld down then take a piece of steel about the same thickness of the pipe and weld a patch over the repaired area to add strength. Might not look pretty but you never see it once installed....