I enjoyed watching this. I miss working on cars. You having fun with all those tools and techniques. I am 50yo and worked in IT for past 25+ years. I missed the normal work instead of this abstract work. I came to see the $300+ charge for replacing this on my car.
yep! try doing that lying on ur back with the car wedged right over ur face and armed with nothing but a ratchet,vicegrips and a hacksaw! oh , AND LOTS OF PENETRATING OIL!
Lennon Morales hahahaaa .. u dont need a lift to go underneath a vehicle..and the pneumatic tools arent necessary as well, although alot of diy guys do have air tools..thanks for watching and commenting
This is your 2nd video that saved me big $$ on my Focus. Thanks--keep it up! One thing I wanna point out is that that flex pipe is for the 2.3L Focus PZEV engine, which makes sense since you're in NY (a PZEV state). The 2.0L Zetec was the most popular engine and is what most 01-04 Focus owners watching this video probably have. The pipe for that engine is the Walker 52243
You made short work of that! Loved the humor!!! Too many damn people trying to convince others to be PC in this crazy freakin world. Think and say what want,but leave others the F alone! Btw, and you seem like a smart dude and may already know this, but for those that don't, Kroil is great for cleaning gun barrels as well. Cheers
My idea worked. I think I found my exaust leak.To listen better, I put my ear muffs on to drown out much of the vacuum's noise. I used the blowing end of the vacuum.
On that second flange since it's an actual nut and bolt you could tighten instead of loosen and just snap it and replace nut and bolt. It's sometimes easier to do that instead of trying to get it loose. I have done this and it works. I wouldn't do that with studs of course, but if it can be replaced, why not?
I can always tell when a guy knows what he's doing. Looks like you know all the little tricks. If you wouldn't have hit the bolts with the pneumatic chisel it most likely would have broken the bolts off when you removed them. Great job.
I have an ‘09 Hyundai Accent as a fixer up... and definitely gonna try doing this myself, this time around. I got charged $180 for my Malibu. When the item itself was $30. 🙄
so can you do a tutorial on how to change the spark plugs of a third gen Camaro? I have a 1992 Rs Camaro hatchback and I have never worked on a car before, it's a piece of shit but it's my piece of shit. it's my first car and I want to learn how to do stuff on it. your videos have helped me out allot.
I bought a aftermarket header tht came with a new flex pipe. now the car makes a ticking noise. don't see any leaks anywhere but I heard the flex pipe that comes with headers is junk. can a ticking noise come thru a cheap flex pipe
I was looking at impact sockets at Lowes a few years ago. Guy there talked me into going cheap becuase they have a lifetime warranty. So I did.....lol.
Kinda like the sex scene from the Watchmen and Dr. Manhattan where suddenly there are more than two hands doing the 'job'. Thought you were by yourself until then. :-)
I'm here cause I have a 2009 HHR that just rolled 100k a month ago and low n behold the engine light came on for 3 days. Then went off as soon as I borrowed a friends code reader. It still came up with a code even without the engine light on. The code $7E8:engine and $7EA. I've looked all over the web and came up with "Hot oxygen sensor" and cracked flex exhaust pipe. Does this sound right to you or anyone in comments? Will replacing the flex section like you did here reset the engine warning light? Just looking into it before going to a shop and hearing what they think and will charge. Thanks for your time and cool video.
idk but if your car sound louder than usual when you start it and it makes lot of noise when you drive then you need a flex pipe . run you about 180-350
sorry but please explain to me when a car uses a downpipe and a frontpipe at the sametime? we got one pipe that connects to the exhaust manifold and one that connects directly into a tubro how do you have btoh😂
Hi Klowny1969, could you recommend andy video's on air tools please, I picked up an impact wrench here in UK 2nd hand no instructions, it has settings one to 4, I am unsure how to determine what settings to use as scared of breaking bolts, also do you set the compressor at say 90psi before you press the trigger on the tool or does it need to be say 90 psi when using it, also as I see how hold spanners on the other end while using air tools is this ok when using certain settings as scared of breaking my arm, excuse my ignorance but I would like to learn, many Thanks Ian
sandydogy i keep everything maxed out..150 psi on compressor and highest setting on gun..ignore the recommended 90 psi, u would never take anything off...snd only use impact tools when taking bolts off..not putting them back on, unless u know what ur doing
Yeah like my ol lady would be doing this repair or any repair herself LMAO!!!! I'd be one rough looking lady 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😝😝😝😝😝😝 thanks for showing the part where you had to use vice grip pliers instead of doing it off camera and playing it off like it came right off with the box end wrench...that'd be the route I take because I doubt I have a bolt the same size laying around and I'd put it back on with the vice clamps too and make a note of it in my book of repairs
EASY DIY REPAIR! *see note. * This DIY repair requires a few basic things any DIYer has laying around their garage: a 6 ton lift, impact wrench, 3 feet ratchet extensions, and $4,000 worth of assorted tools. Good luck DIYers!
I wanna change the shocks in this 77 impala I picked up for $900. But afraid once I get em off can't get em back on.....cars in great shape but lots of rust on original bolts underneath etc. Been driving it in stock condition for over a year. thanks for the insight
depends if they change just the flex pipe or the whole pipe itself with the flex..just the flexpipe should be under 100 bux..if the whole pipe needs to be changed..then u could be looking at couple hundred, depending on car
klowny1969 It's a 2008 ford Taurus it was throwing a P420 code the day after I hit the dip and looking under the car the flex pipe looks pretty dented...so I'm hoping that's what it is so I don't have to replace the whole thing.
I enjoyed watching this. I miss working on cars. You having fun with all those tools and techniques. I am 50yo and worked in IT for past 25+ years. I missed the normal work instead of this abstract work. I came to see the $300+ charge for replacing this on my car.
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one of the best detail video in a while
Thank you!!
You provide such great material to your viewers. I appreciate all of your hard work. I truly appreciate it!
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Great video well done. Good clear voice and close up with the camera. No stupid music going in the back ground. I just had my 06 Honda Ridgeline done.
Arthur Smith thanks
This goes by so well when you have the right tools
yep! try doing that lying on ur back with the car wedged right over ur face and armed with nothing but a ratchet,vicegrips and a hacksaw! oh , AND LOTS OF PENETRATING OIL!
Good job bud. I have all the same tools as you except that beautiful LIFT! I'd never leave the garage if I had a lift like that!
Fireship1 i usually spend the entire weekend in there lol
Real men use goddamn jackstands.
@@willem2544 LOLOLOL!!
@@michaelreece458 peasants use jack stands
@@michaelreece458 Guys like me pay a guy like that to do exhaust work cause crawling underneath to do that forget it.
when buying ur bolts at hd, or wherever, make sure to get stainless hardware to keep the rust at bay.
"I'm not gonna use a torch for you DIY guys," then proceeds to use a lift and numerous pneumatic tools.....
Lennon Morales hahahaaa .. u dont need a lift to go underneath a vehicle..and the pneumatic tools arent necessary as well, although alot of diy guys do have air tools..thanks for watching and commenting
Lifts aren't terribly expensive, it's having foundation that make the means
True, but it added to the humor!
B R E A K E R B A R S
Lennon Morales haha yeah as soon as he says yeah I’m going to use this air hammer, I’m like yeah I don’t have that
This is your 2nd video that saved me big $$ on my Focus. Thanks--keep it up! One thing I wanna point out is that that flex pipe is for the 2.3L Focus PZEV engine, which makes sense since you're in NY (a PZEV state). The 2.0L Zetec was the most popular engine and is what most 01-04 Focus owners watching this video probably have. The pipe for that engine is the Walker 52243
1975augusto kool!
Thanks - replaced my flex y pipe on my Enclave… very similar and wasn’t too bad ($200 no torch and 3 hours)
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must be nice having all that space to work
You made short work of that! Loved the humor!!! Too many damn people trying to convince others to be PC in this crazy freakin world. Think and say what want,but leave others the F alone! Btw, and you seem like a smart dude and may already know this, but for those that don't, Kroil is great for cleaning gun barrels as well. Cheers
MG-70 lol screw pc hahaaa yeah kroil is used for a ton of stuff..thanks for watching and commenting
Oh it must be so nice to have a bolt on flex pipe. Very useful indeed.
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Your accent and not seeing your face I'd swear comedian Anthony Jesilnek was doing an automotive video.
It could be!!
@@klowny1969 this is a twist if I've ever seen one! 🤣
My idea worked. I think I found my exaust leak.To listen better, I put my ear muffs on to drown out much of the vacuum's noise. I used the blowing end of the vacuum.
Having four hands is really helpful.
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Nice homemade bandage.
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love the klowny tube channel
bigwillywes78 thank u sir
Good informative video. Thanks!
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“hello ladies” 😂
🤣🤣🤣
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Nice work straight to the point no bs great video
Dang i don't have 3 hands like you! Good video man thanks
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I just had the flex pipe done at an exhaust shop here in Philadelphia.. 2006 Nissan Altima.. $120.00..
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On that second flange since it's an actual nut and bolt you could tighten instead of loosen and just snap it and replace nut and bolt. It's sometimes easier to do that instead of trying to get it loose. I have done this and it works. I wouldn't do that with studs of course, but if it can be replaced, why not?
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I like the humor and good work
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I can always tell when a guy knows what he's doing. Looks like you know all the little tricks. If you wouldn't have hit the bolts with the pneumatic chisel it most likely would have broken the bolts off when you removed them. Great job.
victory21222 thank u
Thank you!
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The studs at the cat on the manifold on an 07 are a real PIA.
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@@klowny1969 I hit it after giving it a little shot of butter sauce.
I have an ‘09 Hyundai Accent as a fixer up... and definitely gonna try doing this myself, this time around. I got charged $180 for my Malibu. When the item itself was $30. 🙄
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Excellent. Thanks!! 😊
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I'm glad your socket didn't break
Carlos Antonio Lopez Chavez say what?
An induction heater would make quick work of those rusty nuts. Today they are a $500 tool any shop can afford.
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Great job
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Great video man! This was very helpful! Now I know how to change my own flex pipe!! 💪
ShayButtaTV thanks for watching and commenting
"Gonna tap it, like a bitch that ows me money" lmao
How long they last I just got mines done on my Camry ? Usually with my truck I didn’t need a flex pipe.
Zionic-iDrxp-YT has to do with FWD vs RWD (usually). A lot of RWD vehicles don’t use flex pipes
Are the flex pipes common to go bad on these cars?
so can you do a tutorial on how to change the spark plugs of a third gen Camaro? I have a 1992 Rs Camaro hatchback and I have never worked on a car before, it's a piece of shit but it's my piece of shit. it's my first car and I want to learn how to do stuff on it. your videos have helped me out allot.
Jonathan Criswell if i get a chance to, sure..thanks for watching and commenting
good work
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Another job well done, yes sir . Cheers buddy.
STEVE ROB thanks for stopping by again and watching
No engine light for broken flex pipe?
Good video, nicely done!
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hola amigo se le puede añadir silicon gris a la junta para que selle en caso de haber fugas???
Luv the commentary. New follower
I got a nice beefy air hammer!!!
What does the Andi seize do for the bolts?
protects socket from stuck rusted nuts
Nice job
I love your "intro" 🤣🤣🤣
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nice video klowny love the work love working on my car
Thank u sir
Holy shit man, this was awesome! I don’t know shit about vehicles but I’ll fucking learn watching you! Lol thanks so much for sharing!!!
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Hey
Nice job dude
john smith thank u
very good
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Man is only as good as his tools
Na I don't own a crazy amount of tools and still know way more than some guys that do.
I bought a aftermarket header tht came with a new flex pipe. now the car makes a ticking noise. don't see any leaks anywhere but I heard the flex pipe that comes with headers is junk. can a ticking noise come thru a cheap flex pipe
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man you're the best.....just subscribed.....makes me realize I need to invest in good tools....etc
diy says the octopus with a full toolbelt.
Not sure if it was anythingto worry bout but what was the water bubbling when it was started
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hey can you do a video on Chevy impala rack and pinion need a little help
Dominic Fincher if i do that job..ill film it
Impact gun with chrome socket. Good plan.
GophukYerselv I'm rich..I can afford to mess my sockets up
I was looking at impact sockets at Lowes a few years ago. Guy there talked me into going cheap becuase they have a lifetime warranty. So I did.....lol.
Any way to do maintenance to that part, like spray wd40 or other thing?
Nope
homeboy your fucking entertaining, i need more videos from you!
You're *
Damn sly Stallone's a mechanic?
Yo Adrian
I knew it was a ford focus the second I saw the wheels
Lol yup!
Will a bad flex pipe make a loud noise only when u start the car and accelerate that's what my exhaust is doing.
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Kinda like the sex scene from the Watchmen and Dr. Manhattan where suddenly there are more than two hands doing the 'job'. Thought you were by yourself until then. :-)
39knights LOL
what brand and model air hammer is this? I noticed the straw on the pent fluid can was longer then the standard can where did you get that ?
Thanks you made my day
Steve Mick thank u
I'm here cause I have a 2009 HHR that just rolled 100k a month ago and low n behold the engine light came on for 3 days. Then went off as soon as I borrowed a friends code reader. It still came up with a code even without the engine light on. The code $7E8:engine and $7EA. I've looked all over the web and came up with "Hot oxygen sensor" and cracked flex exhaust pipe.
Does this sound right to you or anyone in comments?
Will replacing the flex section like you did here reset the engine warning light?
Just looking into it before going to a shop and hearing what they think and will charge.
Thanks for your time and cool video.
idk but if your car sound louder than usual when you start it and it makes lot of noise when you drive then you need a flex pipe . run you about 180-350
Can flex pipe be part of the header? And if so do you habe to replace whole thing?
You can cut it off and replace it..Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe
@@klowny1969 thx for info, would most auto shops have flex pipes laying around or you have to order it?
My car smells like fumes when warming it up. I wonder if this is the part that has the leak. A guy charges me $1000.
1K? that's crazy
What year focus & is it diesel? Mine focus-max 2.0lt tdi 2006, needs the same, is this the same part number?
Cheers
sorry but please explain to me when a car uses a downpipe and a frontpipe at the sametime? we got one pipe that connects to the exhaust manifold and one that connects directly into a tubro how do you have btoh😂
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I just did a similar Job on my car and at the gaskets I don’t feel air coming from the area but there is a bit of water drip is this normal ???
condensation..wouldnt worry about it too much if you dont see air coming out
@@klowny1969 cool thanks
damn klowny, how many hands do you have? no wonder you so good at fixing cars, and maybe at other things lol at 6 min.
Bob Smith lol .. more hands the better haha
off topic a bit but is it okay to spray the engine with degreaser then rinse it off without damaging anything? Sorry if it's a dumb question.
Kevi O u can just becareful u dont get any of the wiring wet
Why not use springs at the bolts?
no need for springs
What size are those 4 bolts? Thank you!
3/8 x 1 1/2
I dont miss working on that eastcoast salty crap.
russellfheim everything and anything i work on is rusted to sh1t!!
HA, Yea, one hand a torch, the other an IMPACT socket.
I love the rust feels so good.
what was the name of the penetrating oil in the spray can? Nicely done BTW.....
Thank u..i used kroil ..thanks for watching and commenting
Good job, Bro.
Narin Van thanks!!
nicely done.
Thank you
Have you ever changed the rear gate trunk support shocks on jeep grand cherokee? I'm willing to lend mine for a demo....😉
Edie Mazzullo lol ive been so busy..unless ur willing to wait two months or so
😓bummer
Edie Mazzullo sorry..i have two people waiting for the cars to be done..hope all is well with u and ur family ☺
No worries buddy. miss you so glad you're busy..
busy is awesome. 😄
Edie Mazzullo thanks 😊
You thi SHIZZZNIT Klowny....
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Hi Klowny1969, could you recommend andy video's on air tools please, I picked up an impact wrench here in UK 2nd hand no instructions, it has settings one to 4, I am unsure how to determine what settings to use as scared of breaking bolts, also do you set the compressor at say 90psi before you press the trigger on the tool or does it need to be say 90 psi when using it, also as I see how hold spanners on the other end while using air tools is this ok when using certain settings as scared of breaking my arm, excuse my ignorance but I would like to learn, many Thanks Ian
sandydogy i keep everything maxed out..150 psi on compressor and highest setting on gun..ignore the recommended 90 psi, u would never take anything off...snd only use impact tools when taking bolts off..not putting them back on, unless u know what ur doing
klowny1969 thanks
What is part number for that flex piece.
Repair and replace don't mean the same last time I checked. Good REPLACEMENT video either way
In America, replace is same to fix because nobody fix anything.
So at 2:39 he says “I’m gonna tap my mom cause she owes me money”, very classy... bet she would be proud...
I would never say that..not me..no way sir
Tap the bitch like she owes me money is what he said. You clearly can't hear shit....
Chris Taylor u clearly can’t either fucktard
@@bobvilla7230 xD
Tap YOUR mom. Cause she owes me money. You're just being stupid. Walk on home boy.
Nice job well done..
Taj Tomlinson thanks
"my favorite personal lubricant" hahahahaha
stopherrr yeah babyy
tap the bitch like she owes me money
dude I love these videos
stopherrr lol thank u
Yeah like my ol lady would be doing this repair or any repair herself LMAO!!!! I'd be one rough looking lady 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😝😝😝😝😝😝 thanks for showing the part where you had to use vice grip pliers instead of doing it off camera and playing it off like it came right off with the box end wrench...that'd be the route I take because I doubt I have a bolt the same size laying around and I'd put it back on with the vice clamps too and make a note of it in my book of repairs
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EASY DIY REPAIR! *see note.
* This DIY repair requires a few basic things any DIYer has laying around their garage: a 6 ton lift, impact wrench, 3 feet ratchet extensions, and $4,000 worth of assorted tools. Good luck DIYers!
I thought everyone has that stuff??
Was that flex pipe and flanges welded by you or was it a one piece bought at the local autozone
One piece..I mentioned in the video the part number I think
❤Save 400 US.
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Took care of that Ford
Hi there, what is the name or reference the Milwaukee tool. Good video.
Julian Rojas the 3/8 ratchet?
the m12 1/4 impact?
on the vid your part has complete ends included instead of just the flexi , do u sell exactly what you show at 4.57? thanks
karl mah take a look at rockauto.com
thanks , i thought the adverts under your video were from your company , shame you are across the water, great vid , all the best
karl mah yup not mine..thanks for watching
Who puts a lock washer on the bolt head side?
Louis Cypher why so serious??
What happened between 6:33-6:39 with your finger?
rj jenkins had a little accident
I wanna change the shocks in this 77 impala I picked up for $900. But afraid once I get em off can't get em back on.....cars in great shape but lots of rust on original bolts underneath etc. Been driving it in stock condition for over a year. thanks for the insight
Kevi O easy to replace..cut nuts off if they are frozen..thanks for watching and commenting
How much does a repair like this cost? I ran over a dip kinda hard and now I think I dented/broke mine.
depends if they change just the flex pipe or the whole pipe itself with the flex..just the flexpipe should be under 100 bux..if the whole pipe needs to be changed..then u could be looking at couple hundred, depending on car
klowny1969
It's a 2008 ford Taurus it was throwing a P420 code the day after I hit the dip and looking under the car the flex pipe looks pretty dented...so I'm hoping that's what it is so I don't have to replace the whole thing.