I just noticed a hairline crack starting on the weld of my toda header at the top and trailing of to the side. I just purchased this like 6 months ago and although I have to drive it in the winter and it looks ugly its almost a new header. Anyone ever had this happen ? can it be repaired or will Toda replace it? hope you can see the pics in the link
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic...s=x10

 

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http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic...s=x10</TD></TR></TABLE>

Do you still have the receipt or any proof of purchase from a Authorized Toda Dealer ?

If so I think it covers 1 year manuf. defects.

 

If that is not warrantied, you can most definitely get that fixed.

 

prob dont have recipt cause its a toda header its like buying one of the best you dont think its going to crack. I am so freakin mad about this I already emailed toda racing

 

Toda will not replace it. Thier warranty is limited to manufacturer defects upon receipt of the header. Once you bolt it up to the car, the warranty is void. You can call Toda Racing yourself at 714-327-0181 and they will tell you the same.

 

That makes me fell a little better ugly and functional is better than nothing

 

I guess its off to the welder

 

Call Toda, what do you have to loose ?

 

Just make sure the welder uses SS welding rod so it won't rust out.

 

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Is it as bad as this?

 

That sucks man. I hope mine doesn't do that. I've had mine on since November...

 

LOL, your header was fugly!!! I spent the past weekend polishing mine up. After a good buff it'll look chrome until the first start up.

 

Blue Away will clean that **** right up.

 

just wondering, do you have any flex in your exhaust system? Do you still have the stock spring-bolts for the cat?

 

its linked to an apexi world sport ill check the setup . And mine isnt as ugly as the pics above its just a light coating of ugly that one looks baked on

 

where do I get blue away?

 

Google it. That's what I did

 

dont forget to get a flexpipe after you repair it.

 

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uh any welder that doesn't use the proper filler rod for the right material should not be welding. I'm assuming this header is 304 stainless along with the flange you will want to have your welder use a 308 Welding rod.

you will want to be very careful to make sure the weld is cleaned extremely well and there is adequequate penetration when welding. There is a chance that even if properly repaired it may crack again if this is the case remove that section of tubing and have it replaced with another.

 

Damn homie I hope you get that fixed. TODA is one of the 3 headers I'm looking at right now

 

personally i'd send it to SMSP...

dave is the man, basically.

 

If you find a good TIG welder, completely clean the header and purge it with Argon it should be able to be easily fixed. Did you use the support bracket for the header?

 

negative on the support bracket

 

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Is that cracked on the right of the TODA POWER or is it just the angle of the pic?

 

my sp00m header had a rod shot at it and dented it, but it didnt even crack