Exhaust leak Please HELP!

[brian41582]

I just found out today that my truck (Nitro Sport) was a little louder than usual with smoke comeing from the header. It ended up being the rubber coupler! I'm supposed to go drive it with a couple buddies tommorow and I can't without that piece. I super glued it but don't know if it will hold... I really don't wanna get another rubber one if its just gonna get hot and crack again. Anyone got a suggestion for a quick (temporary) replacement?

 

[olds97_lss]

Who makes the nitro sport?

Sometimes you can find some re-enforced silicone hose that works better than the couplers. Most silicone couplers are just soft pliable silicone. If you can find hose that has the nylon threads running through it, it will hold up much better.

 

[SMaxxin]

Who makes the nitro sport?

Traxxas makes it.

 

[brian41582]

Where

Where would I be able to find that hose? Auto store, hobby store???

 

[hamz9561]

Most hobby stores that sell Traxxas trucks will have the replacement parts. That part for the Revo runs about $6.

 

[olds97_lss]

You need a mildly unique one, so I don't think you can get away with typical straight hose.

Here's a link to yours:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJG41&P=7

Here's the parts explosion that includes the part number:
http://www.traxxas.com/products/nitro/nsport/blueprints/BuyTraxxas/060223_N_Sport_chass.htm

 

[.21Rc10GT]

When I had my nitro rustler, those stupid hoses would break all the time! It was a bad design to say the least. You are going to need to switch to a wrap-around header if you want it to last and go to just a straight coupler.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCPR9&P=7 Like that.

 

[brian41582]

Thanks guys...This site is awesome, kinda like radio shack. I have questions you got answers!