whiptheevo8

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I have an hta35r kit from buschur, and today the dump tube broke where the weld on the flange that connects to the wastegate. the tube flew out from under my car.. went back and picked it up off the side of the rode. I will post pics soon.

any ideas what would cause this, and how do i get a new one? Can buschur racing send me a new dump tube or is this a made to order type of thing?

mt057

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Yes, I am sure you can get another dump tube.

dsm25psi

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wow, that should not have happend but call him up im sure he will send u a new one for free.

whiptheevo8

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they are closed on the weekends so i am waiting till monday to call.
Hopefully they will work with me on this.

dsm25psi

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dont worry, I'm sure he will send you a new one asap.

whiptheevo8

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Well.. because i purchased the kit from a member on Evom i am having to purchase a new dump tube.

CO_VR4

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I guess LIFETIME warranty means the lifetime of the first person to buy it. That's too bad.

Who owns it does not affect the quality (or lack thereof) of the part or the welds that failed.

Joshs EVO

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happened to me twice. No big deal just get a new one.

Philthy748

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Glad I wasn't driving behind you...

I would think that BR will take care for this for you - either way good luck..

3gEclipseTurbo

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why not just get it welded back on for like 5-10 bucks at a mufler shop?

gsrboi80

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Yea this is the way it is in most cases. Warranty only applies to the Original owner I understand your point though why should it matter in a case of a manufacturing defect.


I feeling is unless something hit it causing it to break off it should be covered regardless.

whiptheevo8

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yep that is what i did. things happen..

I am very glad i did not have anyone behind me or this could have been a bit more of a pain in the wallet.

JesseB

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Because when the original owner chooses to buy it brand new from buschur racing, he is also paying for the service and warranty that comes with it. You have to understand this from the manufacturer's end. I would say over time 95% of all dumptubes will break like this or crack at the very least. Its not a manufacturing defect, its a stainless steel race part that faces many heat cycles, vibrations, etc....If the manufacturer is going to just replace them for free forever to anyone, why bother buying new? You have to remember the vendors that provide the help, insight, reviews, etc have bills they have to pay also

gsrboi80

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Properly welded SS should not break at the weld. A break from impact is a different story. Thats like saying 95% of all manifolds or exhaust systems will do the same both see vibration too. Come on now.

I understand all warranty's are for the original owners just saying a manufacturing defect is just that no matter who built it.

CO_VR4

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Bull. If you buy it direct from Shearer, who makes the SS manifold and other parts in the kit, they come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. Why would simply transferring the part to another owner cause a failure or any change in the warranty?

If you buy a used car that's still under warranty, the warranty doesn't disappear.

The quality of the part and the welding is what we're talking about. A SS part that is properly designed, welded and supported should never break.