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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: ppgolf on 20 August 2006, 12:37

Title: stainless exhaust
Post by: ppgolf on 20 August 2006, 12:37
I have recently bought a used stainless back box for my 91 16v golf. I then bought a brand new system to match up. The problem is the back box is slightly blowing out. Should i get this welded or return it and buy a brand new(very expensive)one?
Title: Re: stainless exhaust
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 20 August 2006, 12:45
just get it welded i split mine and a welding/machine shop welded it up for me for beer tokens bloke done it on his lunch break
Title: Re: stainless exhaust
Post by: ppgolf on 20 August 2006, 12:51
Thanks for your advice but can any welder do it or does it have to be a specialist?
Title: Re: stainless exhaust
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 20 August 2006, 12:56
nah any welder can weld it just tell them its stainless steel cos its a slightly different process but any good welder should be a ble to do it. it will have to be off the car tho

where are u in the country?
Title: Re: stainless exhaust
Post by: ppgolf on 20 August 2006, 14:51
Hi, i am in n.ireland and once again thanks for your reply. There is an outlet 5 miles from me who make stainless exhausts so i will try them tomorrow--bye
Title: Re: stainless exhaust
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 20 August 2006, 16:33
oh ok i was gonna tell u the address of the place i used but im on the mainland lol hope u get it sorted dude
Title: Re: stainless exhaust
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 20 August 2006, 17:45
stainless steel to mild steel is a complete dog to weld.
Title: Re: stainless exhaust
Post by: ppgolf on 22 August 2006, 09:30
Right, got it welded with a tig welder and it worked perfectly. Am slightly surprised that the rest of the scorpion system wasn't 100% easy to fit due to slight differences in the width of the pipe at the joins. Any body else experienced this?
Title: Re: stainless exhaust
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 22 August 2006, 21:59
u would want a slight difference tbh so that one tube can slide over the other lol if u get difficulties to get it to seal get some of the exhaust clips from vw (off a pissrat i think) they are hardcore and sorted mine out a treat