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gonzo 12-26-2015 03:12 PM
OpenFlash Header (OFH) Cracked--Worth Fixing?
 
Problem fixed. Had a defective one. :)

Teseo 12-26-2015 04:34 PM
Thanks for your report

humfrz 12-26-2015 05:14 PM
I think that welding it, and it not leaking afterward, would be iffy.

That whole area of the header looks "flaky".

How old is it .. ??

I think they should take it back, as being defective.


humfrz

veck 12-26-2015 05:19 PM
@Shiv@Openflash

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raven1231 12-26-2015 05:23 PM
Definitely interested in age? Original owner?

bfsnail 12-26-2015 09:57 PM
Had the same thing happen to mine. Brought it to a local welder and 50 bucks later worked like a champ. Been running it for about 2k miles with no problems. Totally worth it.

solidONE 12-26-2015 10:33 PM
I'll take it off your hands as is if the price is right. :)

Spartarus 12-26-2015 10:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gonzo (Post 2491519)
Humfrz: how does it look iffy? I have no idea what welds should look like.
If I was in a critiquing mood, it looks like... EDIT: I'm actually not going to open that can of worms or start that argument.

Quote:
Originally Posted by gonzo (Post 2491519)
Now I can't find the original nut & washer to connect the stock exhaust manifold to the overpipe. The OF headers came with a different set of bolts to connect to the overpipe. Local dealer is out of stock. Hardware stores don't have it. Fuck my life. -_-
The header nuts to the block are M10 x 1.25, and if I remember correctly, so are the header-overpipe joint studs. Check the individual drawers with the little bags of 1 or 2 at the hardware store, or the miniature rack in the nearest Autozone. Anything labeled grade 8 with the correct thread pitch will work, in a pinch. That's what I use in a pinch if I don't have time to order proper hardware.

humfrz 12-26-2015 10:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gonzo (Post 2491519)
Humfrz: how does it look iffy? I have no idea what welds should look like. ...........
The part that looks "iffy" to me is not on the seam, but "fixing" the cracks radiating from the welded seam. Keeping in mind that the manifold is subjected to extreme heat changes and severe vibration.


humfrz

gonzo 12-27-2015 06:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Spartarus (Post 2491533)
If I was in a critiquing mood, it looks like... EDIT: I'm actually not going to open that can of worms or start that argument.



The header nuts to the block are M10 x 1.25, and if I remember correctly, so are the header-overpipe joint studs. Check the individual drawers with the little bags of 1 or 2 at the hardware store, or the miniature rack in the nearest Autozone. Anything labeled grade 8 with the correct thread pitch will work, in a pinch. That's what I use in a pinch if I don't have time to order proper hardware.


Lol. Not trying to open any cans except beer cans. Thanks for the tip on the nuts. I found some extra ones that came with my TRD springs (I think) and they fit. :D


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