Paging any welders, X1rider? What is the proper way to remove a downpipe flange to change its angle?
10-06-2008, 06:18 AM
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Paging any welders, X1rider? What is the proper way to remove a downpipe flange to change its angle?
I guess i really just need to know how the remove the weld around the flange? It seems that drilling it out would be the only way. Is this right?
10-06-2008, 12:49 PM
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2nd that, I would use a plasma cutter or...
an angle grinder or die grinder with either a grinder wheel or a thicker cut-off wheel. The only problem is if you warp the cut-off wheel too much due to the roundness of the part, it may shatter (use a face shield, gloves, long sleeved jacket just in case).
A die grinder with a carbide burr may do well too.
I'm not a professional welder or anything but this is what I'd do.
A die grinder with a carbide burr may do well too.
I'm not a professional welder or anything but this is what I'd do.
10-06-2008, 04:34 PM
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on second thought, here is how I'd do it (I just went to take a few pics)
I'd mount the downpipe (cat in my case) on a chop saw and cut parallel to the flange.
<img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q33/x1rider/fl1.jpg">
<img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q33/x1rider/fl2.jpg">
<img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q33/x1rider/fl3.jpg">
<img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q33/x1rider/fl4.jpg">
<img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q33/x1rider/fl1.jpg">
<img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q33/x1rider/fl2.jpg">
<img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q33/x1rider/fl3.jpg">
<img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q33/x1rider/fl4.jpg">
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10-06-2008, 04:55 PM
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I guess that would work. do you think these manifolds could be repaired
or rewelded by a proper welder:
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