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broken weld in wake tower

Jester429

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found this during my dewinterization. the powder coating was cracked. pulled the loose pieces off and found the beginning cracks in the aluminum. shouldnt be to expensive to fix now but imagine not finding it. always investigate chipped paint!! this is on a 2014 ar192.

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Jester429 said:
found this during my dewinterization. the powder coating was cracked. pulled the loose pieces off and found the beginning cracks in the aluminum. shouldnt be to expensive to fix now but imagine not finding it. always investigate chipped paint!! this is on a 2014 ar192.

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Good thing u caught it early.👍🏽🤙🏽
 
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Jester429 said:
found this during my dewinterization. the powder coating was cracked. pulled the loose pieces off and found the beginning cracks in the aluminum. shouldnt be to expensive to fix now but imagine not finding it. always investigate chipped paint!! this is on a 2014 ar192.

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Some of the similar towers in 240/242s had a tendency to bulge/buckle from ice expansion inside (due to water intrusion).

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just called my dealer. they are going to look into a warranty claim. did the 240 and 242 have any issues with getting this repaired?
 
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