damaged front heat exchanger

[scott boddie]

i damaged my front heat exchanger with a rock getting between tunnel and track also ripped my track so bad i have to change it this sucks bad . i have 2 small rips on front exchanger any way to fix or do i have to replace also need help on how to replace track. does any body have used heat exchanger for sale i found track for $454.00 now i have to drill for studs the rock ripped track around 5 studs huge holes i was on back lake in pittsburg n.h. going 124 mph i cant beleve i didnt get killed with track so bad . i only noticed track was that bad when i stopped and track got stuck on plastic runners from not letting them cool down before stopping.

 

[DC5]

There is a new ripsaw for sale in the clasified section for $320 shipped. You can remove the heat exchanger and have it welded. Shoudn't be too expensive.

 

[jtssrx]

I would get it welded in the sled. drop the skid and pull the track. empty the collant. Other wise you have to pull the motor to get it out.

 

[YamahaRx-Warrior]

I have had my front heat exchanger out. You do not have to pull the engine. They replaced it for $250 was the cost of the part. Also got a new track for about $400. I tore a stud out and through the outter belt through the exchanger.

 

[YamahaRx-Warrior]

If it were to happen again I would weld it right in the sled. They charged 7 hours labor to take it apart change the exhanger, install a new track. The heat exhanger is also held in place from 29 rivits.

 

[impalapower]

I'd repair the exchanger if possible. Who knows when you'd wreck your next exchanger. Welding won't cost that much.

 

[clharris]

Get it welded I have done about 8 of them it is alot easier if it is out but can be done in the sled you want make sure you have no fuel in it , even take the carbs. off can't be to careful

 

[sledheadgeorge]

If you can get it welded do it. Its a beeeeeach of a job to change one. Bin there done that.

 

[sledheadgeorge]

If you can get it welded do it. Its a beeeeeach of a job to change one. Bin there done that. You don't have to take the motor out.

 

[jtssrx]

Sorry my bad I thought there were rivits under teh motor when I had mine out. I'd still get it welded

 

[peakperf]

I just had mine welded in the sled. Track blew and 3 picks went into the exchanger. I just put an "Ice Claw" track on and will try that for awhile. I'll give a report on how that new track works.

Scott