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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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do you guys think its worth welding the cracked on my header. Some dude say since the header is cast iron, welding it is just temporary.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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If the weld is done properly there's no reason it wont last permanently.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nocturnaldragon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If the weld is done properly there's no reason it wont last permanently.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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It can be done but it would still leave me iffy...which header is it? might be best just to pick up a new one.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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its a ceramic dc 4-2-1. I got it for 20 bucks with a crack
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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DC header cast iron???
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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i dont know? some dude said it was. Im not really sure about it.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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lol 20 bux....weld it!
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 09:08 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sleepy_Red_hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol 20 bux....weld it!</TD></TR></TABLE>

true...for 20 bills you mine as well
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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just got it welded, now just waiting till my motor cools off then im slapping it on
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