shafner79
Newbie
So a friend of mine bought a 2004 Warrior off craigslist. After 3-4 days of riding (not many miles), he found out it took a stud to the front exchanger and it has a small leak.
The previous owner used JB weld to try and fix it and it still leaks.
Is this a major project to replace the front exchanger? The local Yamaha shop wants $1200.00 to fix it, and we would like to do it ourself.
The previous owner used JB weld to try and fix it and it still leaks.
Is this a major project to replace the front exchanger? The local Yamaha shop wants $1200.00 to fix it, and we would like to do it ourself.
LazyBastard
TY 4 Stroke God
Take the track and driveshaft off.
Clean it up with a wire brush on a drill or grinder.
Weld it. Yes, aluminum can be welded. Any half decent welder should be happy to do it for probably about $20.
Clean it up with a wire brush on a drill or grinder.
Weld it. Yes, aluminum can be welded. Any half decent welder should be happy to do it for probably about $20.
Bob Miller
TY 4 Stroke Master
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And take all the studs out!! 
So it won't happen again!!
So it won't happen again!!
yamahamaniac
Expert
Welding aluminum isn't as hard as people think. Dad learned how to weld aluminum pretty good in just a couple days. He built his own box slide for hauling wood by welding together a bunch of aluminum plates for the bottom, the welds looks really good as well. All the same, aluminum welding is the srongest most durable stuff at all.
