Welding Kakimoto Exhaust

[blind_elk]

I have a Kakimoto muffler on my R32 exhaust. I noticed recently that the weld has cracked where the (engine-side) pipe joins the muffler. Is this a basic weld job to repair, or is it special, like SS?

[scotty nm35]

Hopefully stainless, if it's mild you may need a new muffler.

Without seeing it I couldn't tell you how much or if it's repairable. Can you get a picture of it?

[bozodos]

being Kakimoto, I'd assume that it's stainless steel. Should be repairable by a decent exhaust shop - I had a 5Zigen exhaust with a big hole in the muffler that was able to be patched up just fine!

[dnegative]

Welding mufflers and manifolds when they crack is always a tempoary fix, if its cracked once it will do it again unless you work out why. Without seeing a picture we cant tell you if its worth the effort.

[niZmO_Man]

Welding mufflers and manifolds when they crack is always a tempoary fix, if its cracked once it will do it again unless you work out why. Without seeing a picture we cant tell you if its worth the effort.

This is the reason I decided to replace the 5Zigen mid muffler (cracked around the seams) on my car with an Xforce one. I miss the old one

[blind_elk]

This is what it looks like:

repairable?

[niZmO_Man]

Yes you can weld it up, but it may crack again. I ended up replacing the muffler.

[blind_elk]

Checked a few exhaust places - it would seem that maybe it isn't a Kakimoto muffler, just a Kakimoto tip. Certainly doesn't appear to be S/S.

Anyway, one guy tacked it back together so I could refit it to the car and take it back Sat morning for a new muffler.

[dnegative]

I wouldnt fix it, would lop the f**ker off and put a new muffler on and take a closer look at the rubbers further down.

[jjman]

iv got a kakimoto cat back on my R33 and its a mild steel.

Starting to get holes in it now from age/rust. Its not worth fixing unless you have a welder at home. otherwise the cost for a place to do it would be wasted as its going to go again...

[bozodos]

well on the other hand, I did buy a whole Kakimoto stainless system for $150 on eBay, have you looked at that option rather than repairing?

[niZmO_Man]

well on the other hand, I did buy a whole Kakimoto stainless system for $150 on eBay, have you looked at that option rather than repairing?

Bloody hell lol. I paid double to replace the mid muffler (including the piping).