Re: [Titanaircraft] Re: HKS exhaust problems

HKS would not be able to help you with your problem since it is a one-off design.  From the pictures, it looks like a basket case created by sitting out in the weather for a long time. Any attempted repairs would give you a temporary fix, at best. HKS offers at least 4 different configurations of exhaust sytems, one of which I'm sure you could apply to your setup.  The HKS type II system is what I put on my S-14 which places the muffler in front of the engine and I think you can buy it, or any of them, for around $400.  Jerry Olnick at Greensky Adventures would be a good source for assistance.
 
Tim Hansen

--- On Mon, 8/31/09, titan6rc <rtracy@windstream.net> wrote:

From: titan6rc <rtracy@windstream.net>
Subject: [Titanaircraft] Re: HKS exhaust problems
To: Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, August 31, 2009, 9:40 AM

 

--- In Titanaircraft@ yahoogroups. com, "mstan8648" <mstan8648@. ..> wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> I don't want to offend anyone,but I need help. Due to the small size of
> the Earthstar group I figured there had to be some insight on this
> group. My Thunder Gull HKS exhaust has been a problem since I got it.
> About 100 hrs on the exhaust and the cracking wont stop around the x
> pipe portion. Now the system has rusted through and I can get no help
> from the Manufacture. It looks like I will have to build my own system
> from scratch. The OD of the tubing is 1 3/4. I need to find a weldable
> ball and socket set like on the 914 and start a new system. I do not
> know where to locate the ball and socket. I would like to go with
> stainless. Any help with a new system would be great. I posted pics.
>
>
>
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You might also check with your local FBO and find out who they
use to weld and repair exhausts when they need it. That's how I located a welder to put the pipes on the muffler for my Titan.
He also repaired an old exhaust system so I'd have a spare.

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