Muffler Chamber problem...HELP

[Meaton03]

Hi Guys and Gals...

 

I have a holes in the chamber thing and I cannot get it a patch to hold for anything. I have tried muffler patch and the clay stuff that turns into metal, even a screw and the clay/metal stuff and that still blew out.

 

It is annoying but I just want to make sure it won't affect the engine in any negative way. I prefer a nice quick ride but I can put up with the pseudo Harley sound.

 

I do not know what the chamber is called but it is connected to the pipes from the engine then to the mufflers. Help I am going nuts with this.

 

Thanks,

 

Mark

'86 VR

[Trader]

E-bay...they ("collectors") come up from time to time.

 

Or take it to a muffler shop and see if they can weld it.

[6m459]

I recently tried some of this stuff on a car exhaust. It was a big hole where a weld had rusted out, oval shaped 1/2" x 1" in size approximately and the repair worked out a great success.

 

http://www.permatex.com/images/DisplayImage.asp?210|/images/ProductPhotos/80331.jpg

 

Permatex® Muffler & Tailpipe Bandage

Epoxy-impregnated fiberglass bandage chemi- cally welds mufflers and tailpipes. Permanently repairs holes and leaks in exhaust systems saving costly part replacement. Seals out poisonous fumes to temperatures of 800°F (426°C).

 

Suggested Applications: Mufflers and tailpipes on automobiles, trucks, tractors and farm equipment

 

Hope this helps.

[MasterGuns]

I'd remove the entire collector and have it welded; the only lasting way to repair the thing.

[Yammer Dan]

At the 1st Vogel I tried and tried to patch the one on the "Blue Beast" Sure got everybody's attention when I fired her up!!!

 

One on E-Bay now but they don't come cheap.

Edited October 7, 2010 by Yammer Dan

[steve crossley]

some where on this site there is an no . and address for a collector from mark pipe . after buying one from him i made a point to get it entered here so check around. it is not cheap but it is real good sounds real fine . check it out:smile5:

[Rocket]

some where on this site there is an no . and address for a collector from mark pipe . after buying one from him i made a point to get it entered here so check around. it is not cheap but it is real good sounds real fine . check it out:smile5:

 

Last price I saw on a Mark's Pipes collector (posted on this site), it was about $200. more, than a new OEM collector from Yamaha.

 

:mo money:

[Meaton03]

Thanks for the tips everyone. I figured it would probably have to be welded. I will try the tape so I can ride it this weekend (80's here in Chicago) then take it off to get it welded.

[GeorgeS]

If you take it to a welder, remember its made of Stainless Steel. So make sure the welder knows that.

[steve crossley]

Last price I saw on a Mark's Pipes collector (posted on this site), it was about $200. more, than a new OEM collector from Yamaha.

 

:mo money:

i just priced a new oem collector on parts shark there price was 463.29 mark pipe colector in stainless steel cost me 330.00 . the way it runs and sounds is much better. make shure you use new gaskets all around .i think you would be very happy with it.

[Yammer Dan]

Thanks for the tips everyone. I figured it would probably have to be welded. I will try the tape so I can ride it this weekend (80's here in Chicago) then take it off to get it welded.

 

 

Collector will remove it for you!!

[steve crossley]

to whom it may matter, Marks performance products 18011 westlawn st. hesperia ca 29345 phone no - 760-948-1346 email - markpipe@neto.net stainless steel --$330.00 also makes ceramic and a steel one the last i heard that is less cash