Overview
In a previous blog, the issues with the selected exhaust system were covered in detail. What I was not prepared for was the total lack of support from Akrapovic.
After the initial contact, their Australian agent forwarded my simple request for the material type to the factory. As it was manufactured from titanium, my welder wanted to know the material to allow the most suitable filler rod to be used - simple, eh! - no!
My request was greeted with a weasel-worded corporate reply or "We don't want to know."
"Project for Rotax 912 has been concluded directly with the producer. And therefore the nature of the project as well all related conditions of the product, as well as agreements with a partner, are strictly confidential, and we are not allowed to share any info. And since the product is used in particular conditions, my high recommendation would be to contact the seller of your product directly and place the question to them directly.
I apologise that we cannot give you the information you need.
I thank you for your understanding of the situation."
Milan Hernaus
Aftermarket Country Manager
Repair
The builder decided that the most likely material was Grade 2 Titanium due to the amount of fabrication with a Grade 2 filler rod was purchased. Peter Goard welded the muffler after modifying the internal pipes to the specification outlined in a previous blog.
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| Poor support..! |
The modified exhaust system was fitted to the engine fresh from a Marwen zero time rebuild and installed onto the engine.
As seen in the attached photo, it meets my specification allowing the radiator and oil cooler to be installed as planned.
For detail of the installation follow the link to my Vlog
https://rumble.com/vw44ju-tucano-r-at-rylstone-vlog-.html
Comment
If it all goes well in service, I will then be happy.
