Volvo AQAD41A Exhaust Elbows

[PaulF]

There was a post a while back on this subject.
At the time, when I thought ours were ok of course, I didnt take a lot of notice, but think I remember some enterprizing concern having sourced some stainless fabricated ones in USA. If anybody has been successful in commiting such a crime, or indeed can advise how to carry out such an offence, would they please either post or pm me? Thanks. Paul.

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[david_steward]

I bought an elbow for a TAMD 71b from an outfit in the US.

Take a look at marinepartsexpress.com

I telephoned and spoke to a very helpful chap called
JD Neeson.

They ship a lot of stuff to Europe.

There was no import duty, and the shipping note can be a bit blurred to help with the vat

I saved over £400, and it was delivered in 4 days.





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[PaulF]

Hi Dave,

thank you very much for that info.
If I find the correct part, I will of course give the opportunity for a local Volvo dealer to match the price so as to be fair, but wont hold my breath.

You saved £400, well that is significant, in fact its 294 galls of diesel bought on the Hamble. Good luck for more sensible purchases.

Cheers, Paul

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[martynwhiteley]

Westend Marine in Wakefield can fabricate such risers.

So can the place I work, Fabricom, and I had a stainless riser manufactured here for a BMW engine. We went to the trouble of fabricating it with a full water jacket, however most of the pattern alternatives do away with the water jacket, thus you have to re-route the exhaust water.

We could quote for doing one if you were really stuck, although since we're normally building chemical plants and refineries, we would tend to be a bit pricey for such a small job, and I'm sure there are many small stainless fabricators than could copy the part for a fraction of the official price.



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[PaulF]

Martin, Thank you for your positive response it is appreciated.

I have now placed an order with a North American Co who have offered a saving of £600 on the parts I need. I sent e-mails to two UK companies. After four days neither had responded, so I ordered from USA. If I treated my customers like that our Company would be out of business.

Stainless fabrication is a trade worth shouting about and I will note your contact details, Thanks again. Paul

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[hlb]

Ssshhheeeesh...... I need one when the boat comes out next month....local sheet metal place should be about £50 quid.

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Haydn

 

[oldgit]

Re: Darn Sarf.......inflation

A quick go on my calculator(small cash only type job) indicates that 50 quid oop north translates in to a about..........lets call it a nice round.......250 ish pounds down ere./forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[hlb]

Re: Darn Sarf.......inflation

Maybe I've not added inflation for the last 20 years or so../forums/images/icons/frown.gif.... Anyway it will be a Plymouth tin basher, organised by mechanic down there. Point is. It wont be
V..arrrg....O....gghh...L.... gulp..V...how much??.....O....hell!! Price. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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Haydn