Originally Posted by
nomadmax
If you're the original owner, warranty that bad boy, otherwise, buy something else. It's your wife and it already broke once. No repair would ever be suitable in my mind when it came to a loved one. IE where's it gonna break NEXT?
A fair question.
Is it even possible to weld up that sort of crack? Or would you weld a plate over the top? I have no idea, but did witness some patches to aircraft skin when I was working as an avionics tech in the Marines.
My impression is that it started at the weld, which does suggest that it could be related to workmanship and therefore covered by warranty. I'm hoping that someone here has been through this sort of issue and can provide guidance or insight.
Looking at the silver lining of this gray titanium cloud, at least it's a gradual failure and no one ended up suddenly face down on the pavement!
Steve in Peoria