I'd have to remove the PS pump to make access from the top, but I
thought tack-welding first, then removing the pipe  to complete the
job would do the trick.

As for the pushrod tube shields, I have never seen a WBX without them.
 It may not be a big deal as long as you don't venture off pavement as
they protect pushrod tubes from possible punctures and resulting
leaks.

2008/10/16 Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu>:
> Sorry I can't answer your welding question with authority, though I
> can't think of any reason why it couldn't be welded.  Are you wanting it
> done in-place?  I guess it might be tough to get the MIG torch up in
> there at the right angle.
>
> Anyway, I noticed in your pics that you have tin covering the bottom of
> the engine (where the pushrod tubes are, etc).  I don't have any of that
> on mine, wondering if that's a big deal or not....
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>
> "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> said:
>
>> Yeah, I thought that would get your attention.  :-)
>>
>> A follow up to my stainless welding question...
>>
>> Here are the pics:
>>
>> http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/WBX_transplant/Example_Pics/Exhaustcrack1.jpg
>> http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/WBX_transplant/Example_Pics/Exhaustcrack2.jpg
>>
>> The crack started at the top. The pipe sprang away and up from the
>> flange.  There was about a 1.5 cm gap before I
>> put the obvious hose clamp on it to hold it against the flange - this
>> is so I can make it to the muffler shop.
>>
>> These pipes are stainless steel.  What do you think about welding this?
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Chris S.
>> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
>>
>

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