CMIs - have them fixed or buy new exhaust?
10-16-2006, 05:14 PM
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CMIs - have them fixed or buy new exhaust?
Had water getting into my oil, so I pressure tested one of my CMI headers and it's leaking bad. Into the runners where they weld into the elbow.
I'm weighing trying to get this header fixed, or buying 2 new sets (twin engine boat). I have no idea how old they are, so to be safe I might be better off buying new ones.
Thoughts? What does it cost to get CMI to fix a header?
I'm weighing trying to get this header fixed, or buying 2 new sets (twin engine boat). I have no idea how old they are, so to be safe I might be better off buying new ones.
Thoughts? What does it cost to get CMI to fix a header?
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10-16-2006, 06:12 PM
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Re: CMIs - have them fixed or buy new exhaust?
Originally Posted by Cignificant
Had water getting into my oil, so I pressure tested one of my CMI headers and it's leaking bad. Into the runners where they weld into the elbow.
I'm weighing trying to get this header fixed, or buying 2 new sets (twin engine boat). I have no idea how old they are, so to be safe I might be better off buying new ones.
Thoughts? What does it cost to get CMI to fix a header?
I'm weighing trying to get this header fixed, or buying 2 new sets (twin engine boat). I have no idea how old they are, so to be safe I might be better off buying new ones.
Thoughts? What does it cost to get CMI to fix a header?
Get new ones before you do alot of damage to your engines.
It will cost you alot less in the long run.... Call Trick Marine..
10-16-2006, 06:26 PM
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If I can help either way, please let me know. CMI repairs headers on a time and materials basis assuming they can reach the area that needs to be welded. It's been my experience that pricing has been very fair on repair work.
If you decide to go new, soon is the best time as I'm anticipating a January price increase from CMI.
If you want to send them in for repair, give me a call and I'll have CMI fax the paperwork for a return.
Looking at the photo, the header appears to have the old style rope seal between header and tail. That would make them a bit on the old side.
Fred
If you decide to go new, soon is the best time as I'm anticipating a January price increase from CMI.
If you want to send them in for repair, give me a call and I'll have CMI fax the paperwork for a return.
Looking at the photo, the header appears to have the old style rope seal between header and tail. That would make them a bit on the old side.
Fred
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10-16-2006, 06:48 PM
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Re: CMIs - have them fixed or buy new exhaust?
Originally Posted by BenPerfected
Have you talked to CMI to ask about a possible repair? It is worth a phone call.
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10-16-2006, 06:50 PM
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Re: CMIs - have them fixed or buy new exhaust?
Originally Posted by TRICK
Looking at the photo, the header appears to have the old style rope seal between header and tail. That would make them a bit on the old side.
Fred
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10-16-2006, 07:35 PM
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Re: CMIs - have them fixed or buy new exhaust?
Steve i still have one set left like yours for sale or will trade 20 minutes with Suzie. 
Mine have the rope seal and i have a set of extra ropes and clamps to go with them.Jim has the water dist. lines which are polished to match the headers.
Mine have the rope seal and i have a set of extra ropes and clamps to go with them.Jim has the water dist. lines which are polished to match the headers.
10-16-2006, 08:04 PM
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Re: CMIs - have them fixed or buy new exhaust?
Originally Posted by docmanrich37
Steve i still have one set left like yours for sale or will trade 20 minutes with Suzie. Mine have the rope seal and i have a set of extra ropes and clamps to go with them.Jim has the water dist. lines which are polished to match the headers.
Mine have the rope seal and i have a set of extra ropes and clamps to go with them.Jim has the water dist. lines which are polished to match the headers.
10-16-2006, 09:02 PM
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Re: CMIs - have them fixed or buy new exhaust?
Originally Posted by t500hps
20 minutes with Suzi??? What are you going to do, give her a book for the other 19 minutes?
10-16-2006, 09:47 PM
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Re: CMIs - have them fixed or buy new exhaust?
Originally Posted by docmanrich37
I'm paying so its just like at your home.ITS ALL ABOUT ME.
