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04-12-2016, 08:12 PM | #1 |
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Openflash Header Broken Welds
Been running my openflash header for about 6 months. All was well until about 2 weeks ago when I noticed a faint ticking noise at low rpm, high load. It's steadily gotten worse since then, and after replacing the header to op gasket (no luck), then trying to use copper RTV (no luck), I found this. I've been a huge supporter of openflash for a long time and expected better, which is why I started with gaskets. Has this happened to anyone else? Is there any kind of warranty on these?
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One year warranty. Right there on the website.
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Yeah there was another post a little while ago. Seems to only be a few though.
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As is the case with failures of this type, it's because it's the weakest part of the overall exhaust system. If you have any aftermarket exhausts or components, or if your OE hangers have excessive movement, it can contribute to the weld failing. -alex |
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That crack is from all those fish eyes. Google "tig welding fisheye" for an explanation as its not my place to talk about others welding practices however i don't want miss information to be spread as to why something would crack. FWIW there's pictures on this forum of what's regarded as a super high end header that's full of them too. |
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43k on the car. Exhaust hangers aren't broken. Do these go bad?
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My OFH cracked in the same spot. Mine was number 0020 from the first batch. Openflash sent me a warranty replacement. I sold it to another FR-S owner and he has been running with it for almost 2 years. I picked up the JDL UEL with flex joints.
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