Helping Out My Sister - Ford Explorer Flex Pipe

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  • @gvari28
    @gvari28 Рік тому +171

    I may not be a welder, but " we're not sending this to the moon" cracked me up. Always feels good to help familymembers. Keep up the good work..And I hope you have happy birthday 🎉 which is something we share 😊

    • @jeepinspence
      @jeepinspence Рік тому +13

      In best Taryl Dactyl voice" This ain't the Space shuttle we're just mowing grass!"

    • @madmaxinthunderdome
      @madmaxinthunderdome Рік тому +4

      He's not stacking dimes he stacking buggers 😂

    • @sasquatchrosefarts
      @sasquatchrosefarts Рік тому

      If you look up when there is a daytime crescent moon, it never coincides with the orientation of the sun, and earth, and "earth shadow" on the moon......nobody is going to the moon. Because the moon doesn't exist. It's just a luminary, or reflection.

  • @tonypitsacota2513
    @tonypitsacota2513 Рік тому +13

    Grandpa always said "Look directly into the spark and never blink for a proper weld". :)

  • @GregFeeney392
    @GregFeeney392 Рік тому +231

    You're a good man, Eric, for helping your sister.

    • @brucejones2354
      @brucejones2354 Рік тому +28

      Eric seems to me a good man no matter who he is helping.

    • @donlemme898
      @donlemme898 Рік тому +15

      Your family and friends are fortunate to have you. I’m not a mechanic but my daughters think I am. I do my best to keep wheels under them. Poor kids will be in for a rude awakening if/when I can no longer do so. Big fan of Diablo blades too. Have a great week.

    • @Steve0885
      @Steve0885 Рік тому +1

      Kissing butt is always good 😅

    • @SempreGumby
      @SempreGumby Рік тому +2

      guessing a bunch of sisters and Eric is the only brother?

    • @mikeholubek4419
      @mikeholubek4419 Рік тому +5

      She either beat the crap out of him growing up or covered for him alot

  • @JHruby
    @JHruby Рік тому +6

    Thank you for not rewarding Ford's ridiculous parts prices.

  • @waynebake1123
    @waynebake1123 Рік тому +36

    As a master internet welder with over 50 years of experience, compliments on your work.

    • @tedcook8749
      @tedcook8749 Рік тому +1

      He done “fried it on there!”

    • @TNitroH
      @TNitroH Рік тому +1

      Eric should say "I get paid to fix cars not rebuild them"

  • @Pointlesshandle48
    @Pointlesshandle48 Рік тому +115

    This is one of the few channels I try to watch every new video. Truly one of the top 3 if not the best mechanic on youtube. Glad I’m early today looking forward to Thursday already 😂

    • @chuckgrenci6404
      @chuckgrenci6404 Рік тому +17

      Thumbs up for your comment, and I'll add; the best mechanic on UA-cam.

    • @JimsPub-ds3qs
      @JimsPub-ds3qs Рік тому

      Ditto! @@chuckgrenci6404

    • @jimh.412
      @jimh.412 Рік тому +2

      Yep Eric and I'm a Ford guy so I like Ford Tech Mulkalocco (sp???) Videos.

    • @georgegogis7958
      @georgegogis7958 Рік тому +7

      definitely the best mechanic i have seen on youtube or anywhere for that matter !!!

    • @s.j.5850
      @s.j.5850 Рік тому +6

      The best tech on UA-cam hands down!

  • @sdwputnam
    @sdwputnam Рік тому +57

    Morning, your still a great repair guy in my book. If you weren't so damn far away, this 70 yo would not be afraid to drop off his vehicle for repairs. Oh, please wear ear protection also. As someone who has working with steel for 40 years and used hammer and grinders on it, believe me when after time, one starts saying ( WHAT) more. Keep up the good repairs.

    • @miketeeveedub5779
      @miketeeveedub5779 Рік тому +8

      As a guy in his mid 50s with tinnitus it makes me cringe every time he uses a power tool without ear protection. Eric will learn the hard way in the coming years as he says "What?" when the grand kids try to talk with him.

    • @blautens
      @blautens Рік тому +6

      Hearing protection - yes, this. The man is a treasure and hearing is precious. I'm 55 and thinking about all the things I should have done to protect my hearing.

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice2123 Рік тому +70

    Eric is a devoted brother, he also does a quality repair!

    • @8avexp
      @8avexp Рік тому +2

      He's also a devoted family man.

  • @carolb9422
    @carolb9422 Рік тому +42

    Once again, thanks for the cost discussion at the end. Really adds a lot to the video.

  • @ellesmerewildwood4858
    @ellesmerewildwood4858 Рік тому +8

    GOOOOOOOOOOOO FORD !!! 600 bucks for a little flexi pipe ! YEESH !
    I'm sure she'll offer to pay for the job, but also I'm pretty sure you wouldn't take it anyway. So she'll reward you instead by spreading the word that she has the best brother in the world, and THAT is priceless.

  • @Hey_Its_That_Guy
    @Hey_Its_That_Guy Рік тому +72

    You're a good brother, Mr. O. You did your sister a solid. She owes you some cookies or ice cream (or both)!

    • @RJ_Taylor
      @RJ_Taylor Рік тому +23

      Thanks to Eric, I've taken to yelling, "Hey, it's that guy!", whenever somebody honks. My wife doesn't get it.

    • @Hooterzutoob
      @Hooterzutoob Рік тому +9

      @RJ_Taylor That's funny, I do the same thing.

    • @bigdaddymak1439
      @bigdaddymak1439 Рік тому +4

      You had Eric at ice cream! 😂😂

    • @musclesmouse
      @musclesmouse Рік тому +4

      steak

    • @phatbuddha1
      @phatbuddha1 Рік тому +4

      She buys him a case. A case of BraKleen!

  • @johnhickman1534
    @johnhickman1534 Рік тому +16

    Watching you move your LED light around made me think of the old bulb in a basket, one drop gotta stop, trouple light. I would spend time trying to find a place to hang it, and then it would rotate away from the work. They would also brand you if you got your arm against it. Sometimes new is improved. Love your videos.

    • @s.j.5850
      @s.j.5850 Рік тому +3

      The '"good" old days. It's amazing we could see with those old things compared to LED lights.

    • @rustynails68
      @rustynails68 Рік тому +2

      My dad never trusted me with anything but holding the light. I couldn’t do that right either. They were ridiculously bad. Dim as a candle and hot as a soldering iron. The bulb would blow each time you bumped it on something. When the bright flashlights came out, I got my dad one. He never used it. He likes to suffer.

    • @garrettfruzynski
      @garrettfruzynski Рік тому

      @rustynails68, same here! Took my dad a bit to accept a magnetic LED light but he’s still making fun of me for wearing a headlamp 😅

  • @WhiteBuffalo59
    @WhiteBuffalo59 Рік тому +60

    $90n an hour is a very reasonable rate for a mechanic of your caliber.

    • @jimh.412
      @jimh.412 Рік тому +9

      Yep I'm surprised he doesn't charge more. I live in a small town in Minnesota and a kid who just graduated from automotive school charges like $105/hr with 2 years of experience. 🤷

    • @s.j.5850
      @s.j.5850 Рік тому +12

      It's a bargain for the quality of work Eric does!

    • @itseasiertotakeitsomewhere738
      @itseasiertotakeitsomewhere738 Рік тому

      Shush your mouth.

    • @crisprtalk6963
      @crisprtalk6963 Рік тому +12

      @@jimh.412 in older vids he stated he was 65$. 90 is still too cheap for other parts of the country, but consider his location too and 90 might be just about right.Dunno. Worth every penny though that is for sure.

    • @innercityprepper
      @innercityprepper Рік тому +8

      yeah I wouldn't call it reasonable, I'd call it a steal. Every shop in my metro area is at least 120/hr, some as high as 160.

  • @robertdriscoll9673
    @robertdriscoll9673 Рік тому +15

    As usual Mr O it doesn't matter who your customers are you treat them like family. Just as you have done for your sister.

  • @TimDyb
    @TimDyb Рік тому +15

    What a great brother! Occasionally, my sister took care of me when I was a baby to help my Mom out. She's 84 y/o now and in assisted living. Starting to become 'forgetful'. 😒

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Рік тому +1

    Easy peasy Repair Eric O glad ya got your sister back on the road with a Quiet Exhaust again 13:12 @South Main Auto Repair LLC

  • @timcritz3194
    @timcritz3194 Рік тому +31

    Around me the average shop labor rate is 150 an hour and its a crap shoot whether they know what they are doing. 90 an hour is amazingly affordable especially considering the high quality of service you provide.

    • @rustynails68
      @rustynails68 Рік тому +3

      I thing $90 is pretty low. I would also pay a premium for someone with a reputation for knowing what they are doing.

    • @braddokken9191
      @braddokken9191 Рік тому +2

      150 is low end around here. The shop I go to charges 175 but they do know what they are doing. Dealers are north of 200. I can't remember when rates were under 100. Guess it all depends on where you are.

    • @NS-YT-PV
      @NS-YT-PV Рік тому +3

      I was also blown away when I heard $90 an hour. I looked at houses in the area surrounding SMA and you can get a 4 bedroom house for $150k. That’s wild in itself. Seems the area is still a decade behind

    • @timcritz3194
      @timcritz3194 Рік тому

      @@braddokken9191 are you related to Don Dokken ? I am a big fan of the band DOKKEN , saw them 4 times in their prime.

    • @efil4kizum
      @efil4kizum Рік тому

      @@braddokken9191 my local Yota dealer shop is currently 160$ in NE

  • @stantilton2191
    @stantilton2191 Рік тому

    Big brother to the rescue. A quality repair that'll last a long time.

  • @DIYDaveOK
    @DIYDaveOK Рік тому +11

    Always awesome to be able to help family. That's why I love doing my son's and daughter's oil changes and brakes; besides, they come over to visit 🙂

  • @lvsqcsl
    @lvsqcsl Рік тому +17

    I am wanting to say your brother Scott owns a tire store and your brother Douglas owns a repair shop as well, so, I would be willing to bet they jump in there from time to time. As you pointed out, working on cars owned by the family is "government" work. GREAT VIDEO!

    • @ajfurnari2448
      @ajfurnari2448 Рік тому +5

      Took me a few seconds on getting the "Government" work joke

  • @acwright
    @acwright Рік тому +72

    Should have upsold her an undercoating while you were there 😅 Just in time for salt season

    • @lijoima
      @lijoima Рік тому +1

      I can't believe how some people the the N/E have cars with such bare dry underbodies!

    • @riverflyswatter
      @riverflyswatter Рік тому

      @@lijoimashe got another brother that can fix it .

    • @Dirtyharry70585
      @Dirtyharry70585 Рік тому +1

      Going through car washes helps a ton to limit the salt monster. 90k on my ‘19 F150 and still looks good down under, from Ohio winters.

    • @larryharry7221
      @larryharry7221 Рік тому

      Fluid film to the rescue

    • @dougyoung3896
      @dougyoung3896 Рік тому +1

      ​@Dirtyharry70585 I have been thinking they either don't have underbody flush car washes or the state of NY it's illegal to wash your car 😂 ! I live in a way worse salt area in Upper michigan where we have salt on the roads for 6 months and our cars don't look like there's !

  • @letmein2460
    @letmein2460 Рік тому +1

    I live in Southern California and my FORD dealer changes $195.00 per hour so your $90 per hour is an absolute steal! Eric, as always I really enjoy watching you and seeing how you make everything seem so easy.

  • @rodgermalle3321
    @rodgermalle3321 Рік тому +15

    Great job Eric ! I wish you lived close to us so we could take advantage of your knowledge and skills. The industry needs more people like yourself.

  • @williamdorsey4962
    @williamdorsey4962 Рік тому

    90$ an hour is crazy cheap. your town/area is extremely lucky to have someone like you.

  • @riceburner4747
    @riceburner4747 Рік тому +7

    You're a good brother. My brother would leave me hanging. I'm sure she counts her blessings. 👍

  • @TNitroH
    @TNitroH Рік тому

    My fusion flex pipe lasted 15 years (07-22). Mostly garaged and low mileage vehicle. Local muffler shop did it for $145. You are a good brother

  • @simentalg
    @simentalg Рік тому +98

    Those welds look pretty good, am not a welder but I do have 46 years experience welding and I was born in 1980 😁

    • @PoptartFps
      @PoptartFps Рік тому +7

      Same thing I was thinking. Guy is sand bagging

    • @nicholasr7987
      @nicholasr7987 Рік тому +8

      Confucius says.."A man who can weld, has a wrist tan"

    • @jeffc3676
      @jeffc3676 Рік тому +2

      I'm confused... 🤔

    • @brucejones2354
      @brucejones2354 Рік тому +15

      ​@@jeffc3676, in order to clear up your confusion, take your shirt off then do some welding for about 4 to 5 minutes...........you will then understand ! ! !

    • @picklerix6162
      @picklerix6162 Рік тому +6

      I believe Eric gets a lot of comments from the armchair welding experts. His welding is top notch for an exhaust system.

  • @djsi38t
    @djsi38t Рік тому +2

    I have been to many garages that would flat out refuse to repair anything and just say you need all new pipe.When i found a guy who would do a quick wel patch for 50 bucks...I was so grateful,you don't even know.This was many years ago on a 78 monte carlo so yeah.Bless those men like yourself who are willing to repair instead of replace the whole damn thing..

  • @robinsonsauto
    @robinsonsauto Рік тому +40

    Such a great brother! Always great watching the master at work

  • @markjones3121
    @markjones3121 Рік тому +1

    Good that he's now adding approx costs. Useful info for many punters who have no choice but to go to a shop. Usual excellent video

  • @vespamorelli7090
    @vespamorelli7090 Рік тому +28

    Good man Eric for helping your sister. You’re father would be very proud of you ❤

  • @mundanestuff
    @mundanestuff Рік тому

    Drove my 77 Midget from Rochester to the Glen for the Vintage Grand Prix, Collier Cup races and the festival a few weeks ago. Stayed in town at the Lodge and mistook the curb for an exit ramp from the gas station and yanked by exhaust pipe off from the clamps at the flex adapter back... Spent a few hours in the parking lot of the lodge trying to bolt it back together, but gave up and called a fellow car club member in Montour Falls. He took one look at my crappy exhaust job, tisk tisked me, said "this just won't do", and then disassembled it, reassembled it minus the exhaust pipe clamps, and welded it all together for me! Everyone should know how to weld, even something straight forward like exhaust pipes! This was so useful, only took a few minutes, but saves me so much grief. That Midget has never sounded better.

  • @nicholasr7987
    @nicholasr7987 Рік тому +4

    When I moved to FL about a decade ago....the installers I would work with didn't have torches or even know how to flare brake lines! Coming from up north, these are the first skills you learn.

  • @kennethbode2017
    @kennethbode2017 Рік тому +1

    1 hr makes one happy sister

  • @fredsalter1915
    @fredsalter1915 Рік тому +3

    I love the sound of a freight train passing, blowing its noble sounding horn. Very nostalgic. Avoca is the bomb!

    • @BrianB14471
      @BrianB14471 Рік тому +1

      I'm wondering where that train was going. Bath & Hammondsport was bought by L A & L RR several years ago. The line was torn up from Dansville to Wayland 35 years ago. There must be something in Cohocton.

  • @mattrimmel9165
    @mattrimmel9165 Рік тому

    I have been told by many many welders everyone is a professional welder when its laying on a flat table perfectly clean and perfect lighting and conditions...

  • @jefftepper1305
    @jefftepper1305 Рік тому +17

    Eric:
    From one brother to another, taking care of your little sister is part of the jpb of being a big brother. Regards, Jeff

    • @efil4kizum
      @efil4kizum Рік тому

      @@Martys-4x4 could be twins?

  • @walterburns8489
    @walterburns8489 Рік тому +1

    I've been watching your videos for years. I think that's the first time I've ever heard the train.

  • @WilliamMulligan
    @WilliamMulligan Рік тому +15

    I didn't realise how effective safety squints can be!

  • @kevinhammer4370
    @kevinhammer4370 Рік тому

    A lot of good moments in the one. “But we’re still brothers”. Hell yea Eric !

  • @hotflashfoto
    @hotflashfoto Рік тому +7

    Great info, sir! This tells me that I might be able to buy a welder and replace 2 flex pipes under my V6 FWD. One is only 3 or 4 inches long, the other is about 8 inches.
    Now I just need a hoist!
    And a garage . . . .

  • @williegillie5712
    @williegillie5712 Рік тому +1

    Every time the kids make plans now days they always say, ”I’m down with that”. Clutch that’s a new one for me. I must be behind on my teenager lingo. At any rate your a good man Eric taking care of your sisters exhaust leak.

  • @danhnguyen-fn9eb
    @danhnguyen-fn9eb Рік тому +10

    Nice! Flex pipe certainly has changed over the years. Back in the day it was nothing more than super thin metal in about 1/2'' segments and you cut the pipe to length. That stuff was only good for a few high engine revs or one trip around the block before you blew it out. You did your Sis a solid. I hope she repaid you by treating you to an ice cream cone. 😋

    • @paulb8186
      @paulb8186 Рік тому +2

      Still the same but under a wire mesh

    • @mattmanyam
      @mattmanyam Рік тому

      You can get them in inconel, but good luck getting someone to weld it! 😁

  • @gregscott9170
    @gregscott9170 Рік тому +3

    Love the way you are always trying to save your customers money and still do a high quality job. 👍

  • @G31mR
    @G31mR Рік тому

    What works even better than high-temp engine paint is cold galvanizing compound. Spray it on like paint and it actually prevents further rusting. I've been using it for 50 years and it works.

  • @timskiff9422
    @timskiff9422 Рік тому +3

    He can weld everything from the crack of dawn to a broken heart.

  • @soil-aint-dirt4903
    @soil-aint-dirt4903 Рік тому

    You are a perfect example of what makes America great…no place else I’d rather be.

  • @mxaexm
    @mxaexm Рік тому +4

    Educational and entertaining at the same time!
    Hopefully you will get to the well deserved 1 million subscribers soon!!!!

  • @MikhailSkulls
    @MikhailSkulls Рік тому +1

    I just did front and rear pads, rotors and air filter, cabin filter and an oil change on my sisters car. Watched your encore brake video to see what i was getting myself into Lol All went smooth and she was happy.

  • @petem6291
    @petem6291 Рік тому +10

    Eric you do nice work. I bought a flex head torch for my mig and it’s a game changer, I start as high as I can on the pipe form and oval pattern ( with the puddle ) between the old pipe and the new pipe and don’t stop till you get to the bottom. I find I get a leak free joint when everything is done correctly.

  • @tomtke7351
    @tomtke7351 Рік тому +2

    what most realize but don't acknowledge is that videos like yours are 2nd place to OJT. Hands-on training is powerful... watching all the various repairs on UA-cam is too. It's entertaining but more so is training. Thx Mr/Mrs O!❤

  • @sspnugen
    @sspnugen Рік тому +12

    Looks like a great welder to me, enjoy these flex pipe videos

  • @terencehawkes3933
    @terencehawkes3933 5 місяців тому +1

    I am always amazed how you come up with such good repairs when dealing with the horrors of corrosion. PS. Your welding skills are fabulous.

  • @masseymm
    @masseymm Рік тому +2

    appreciate the material and labour explanation at the end

  • @colinfield97
    @colinfield97 Рік тому +1

    I understand your pain Eric. Like you, I know I am not getting paid when my sisters rock up with their motoring problems.
    Fantastic videos that keep me sane though.
    Greetings from Scotland for you and Mrs O

  • @yhird
    @yhird Рік тому +13

    Well done Eric. The welding looks great.

  • @Mr-Mag00
    @Mr-Mag00 Рік тому

    Such a good guy helping out the Seeester, thank you South Main Auto, you reminded me I have a pipe to weld on a Toyota for my dad.

  • @mrjsv4935
    @mrjsv4935 Рік тому +7

    Well done helping your sister :) Have helped my sister too whenever necessary.

  • @davidrobins4025
    @davidrobins4025 Рік тому +1

    IMHO you did a great job fixing the problem. Your sister should be very happy.

  • @vikingtraveler2655
    @vikingtraveler2655 Рік тому +13

    Love your channel. You're a good man sir and amazing mechanic.

  • @odiesclips7621
    @odiesclips7621 Рік тому

    Sisters are very special.❤❤❤

  • @cycleguy666
    @cycleguy666 Рік тому +6

    Well your sister will be pleased!! Amazing what ford gets for the flex and pipe!! Seems like parts go up weekly!! 😊

  • @williammouri1096
    @williammouri1096 Рік тому +1

    Your rates are super reasonable. I hope the local community appreciates you guys. You give a lot of bang for the buck! That repair will outlive the rest of the vehicle.

  • @tracydiller9378
    @tracydiller9378 Рік тому +4

    Great video Eric and yes you are a good brother for helping your sister out.Those welds looked good.

  • @slikrhodez3336
    @slikrhodez3336 Рік тому

    Feels great to help out family! Just helped my son change out the rotors, pads, calipers and parking brake shoes on his Jeep! And they work, so we got that going for us!

  • @germanjesus
    @germanjesus Рік тому +38

    The fact that ford didn’t recall all of the explorers after everyone passed out from
    Exhaust gasses is a freaking miracle

    • @stu6885
      @stu6885 Рік тому +9

      Quality is job none @ FoMoCo

    • @brucejones2354
      @brucejones2354 Рік тому +1

      ​@@stu6885, unfortunately that seems to be true.

    • @bradhaines3142
      @bradhaines3142 Рік тому

      ​@@Martys-4x4i dont like ford but if youre right thats definitely not recall level of mistake

    • @robertbritton9674
      @robertbritton9674 Рік тому

      Nobody can recall anything with 200k miles in the rust belt. Maybe GM can recall all those rusted out frames.😊

  • @mrb1864
    @mrb1864 Рік тому

    That front pipe looks solid enough see out the replacement flexi .
    Job jobbed & real money saved .

  • @bearing_aficionado
    @bearing_aficionado Рік тому +2

    As the official bearing aficionado of this channel, I am going to love this video as I also own a 2018 Ford Explorer!

    • @bertblue9683
      @bertblue9683 Рік тому

      It's best to leave your mouth shut and have us assume you're a fool than to open it and give us no doubt

    • @bertblue9683
      @bertblue9683 Рік тому

      In the words of Clark Griswold, it's nothing to be proud of son

    • @bearing_aficionado
      @bearing_aficionado Рік тому +6

      @bertblue9683 so why don't heed to your own advice?

  • @jimprovax6846
    @jimprovax6846 Рік тому

    You’re a good man Mr O. Your welds looked fine. It got the job done. Enjoy your evening.

  • @wallingj68
    @wallingj68 Рік тому +5

    He must hold no ill will towards his sister, as he didn't leave any undetectable perforations in the weld "by accident". "It's so weird Eric, whenever I drive the Explorer I get so relaxed and just want to take a nap ever since you fixed it." :-D

  • @brandonsimunac
    @brandonsimunac Рік тому +1

    Eric is a rust belt wizard. I’d be game for a Torch Tuesday episode - just an hour of Eric and Vic fixing the world one blast at a time. Damn fine television.

  • @perryzimmap3639
    @perryzimmap3639 Рік тому +3

    Hi Mate would it be a good idea to have a pipe bender to bend a MIG tip to suit welding top side of exhaust pipes as you are repairing them all the time. Just a thought. Cheers mate.

  • @dougheywood4692
    @dougheywood4692 Рік тому +1

    You are a good man Mr O helping out your sister.

  • @tedbiernacki376
    @tedbiernacki376 Рік тому +3

    Nice professional job Eric ! Even hit it with some high temp paint! 😊
    Surprised that you haven't undercoated your sisters car !?

  • @mikerobbins5049
    @mikerobbins5049 Рік тому +1

    Well, we already knew you were a great Auto Tech, husband and father. Now we know you are a great brother too. Good job Eric O.

  • @bw6078
    @bw6078 Рік тому +2

    Very straight cutting. When the sparks from welding were hitting your arm I expected a few ouchies. You must have leather for skin LOL. Those darn factory flexies don't last the life of the vehicle and should be made to be replaced more easily.

  • @trotva
    @trotva Рік тому +1

    I used many of those Diablo blades thru my work in Urban Search & Rescue and fire department extraction work. Those blades were great. We abused them beyond normal use, in places most people would not believe. They never let us down. Highly recommended ......

  • @kenj.8897
    @kenj.8897 Рік тому +5

    It's hard being the go to guy .Working for homemade cookies .

    • @secretsquirrel6124
      @secretsquirrel6124 Рік тому +1

      Nobody wants to pay the family mechanic 😂

    • @Doing_it_right_the_first_time
      @Doing_it_right_the_first_time Рік тому +8

      @@secretsquirrel6124 Me being the “family mechanic“ I’m happy to work for homemade chocolate chip cookies and / or banana walnut bread warmed up with a little butter on top! :-) Tall glass of cold milk to go with either of them :-)

    • @secretsquirrel6124
      @secretsquirrel6124 Рік тому

      @@Doing_it_right_the_first_time we all will work for food it's one of the things why us men do the things we do

  • @gregsidel3557
    @gregsidel3557 11 місяців тому

    Your sister is very fortunate. She has a brother like you, Eric. Good job thank you very much for the video

  • @midnightrunner684
    @midnightrunner684 Рік тому +3

    The state puts that salt down that rotts the cars out ,They should have a program to reimburse some of the fees to repair your cars

  • @williamgagnonroadboxservice

    I do 50 or 60 yearly here
    Saves lots of $ for the customers
    Thanks for showing the people.

  • @miceinoz1181
    @miceinoz1181 Рік тому +9

    Do not put your welding skills down Eric, I have seen plenty of your welds in the past, and they are better than most. You want to see poor welding, gotta see Ray's. He really does need some lessons. That crackling sound of the mig tells me the machine is set up well for the job too.

  • @j.o.a.t9718
    @j.o.a.t9718 Рік тому

    I just did the same thing on my wife's Edge. I cut past the flat section where the pipe starts to round. Welded in the walker flex. Good as new.

  • @PanamaSticks
    @PanamaSticks Рік тому

    It just so happens that my mechanic did this exact job for me yesterday afternoon, on my 2001 Camry, also with a NAPA flex section. $195. I was disappointed to see him take out a torch to get the old pipe out, supposedly to remove some clamp bolts. I know as a machinist that the heat reduces the corrosion resistance of the flex and adjoining pipes. And in fact, he told me I'd be lucky to get 2 years service out of the new flex. My mechanic does.very good work, so I trust him.

  • @joecook8352
    @joecook8352 Рік тому +1

    Your a good brother, it feels really good to be in a position to help others especially family, good on you Eric!

  • @gflores7018
    @gflores7018 Рік тому

    Ford Thunder
    Great job
    Keeping the family happy.

  • @Killawife
    @Killawife Рік тому +1

    I think its really good that you are so frank with the costs of the various repairs and parts. I reply to a lot of posts on various forums where people ask about their bills and if they are being scammed and its very common for someone to get a price suggestion of $1700 for a regular brake job and similar and lots of folks just don't know what the things actually cost.

  • @RJon2006
    @RJon2006 Рік тому +2

    I’m just here for the professional welders and their comments.

  • @scottnusser6232
    @scottnusser6232 Рік тому

    The difference between real welders and us auto mechanics is we weld with bare arms and hands because the pain of the hot sparks is exquisite!😂 I usually will put a piece of smaller pipe inside to act as a heat sink and make it s little stronger. Good job, sis will be happy, helping family is always a blessing😂

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac Рік тому

    Good brother! She loves you even more now!

  • @dustyroads834
    @dustyroads834 Рік тому +1

    You were able to weld that exhaust pipe without burning a hole through it. Lol. I spend most of my welding time trying to fill the holes I made.

  • @TheBeer4me
    @TheBeer4me Рік тому

    Awesome explanation at the end. Love helping family

  • @declanoshaughnessy7733
    @declanoshaughnessy7733 Рік тому +2

    A lovely job done Eric, you simply helped your sister out like any brother would do best wishes with your garage 👍👍 best wishes from Galway Ireland 👍🙏

  • @Wrang15
    @Wrang15 Рік тому

    That's how I weld up my firewood handling equipment and snow blower. If it breaks, just add more. It does not have to look good, just work.

  • @EM-df6mo
    @EM-df6mo Рік тому

    What a nice brother. Hope she knows how lucky she is Bro.

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico4288 Рік тому +1

    Nice work Eric, glad you helped your sister out, that’s what family does..

  • @johnchaulker3241
    @johnchaulker3241 5 місяців тому

    1st time commenting on a UA-cam video , watch your stuff all the time , really helped me out with a evap leak on my old chevy silverado , thanks from Canada

  • @davidpontnak3819
    @davidpontnak3819 Рік тому +1

    Kudos to a good brother, my wife and I enjoy your videos, great content and entertainment!

  • @JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT
    @JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT Рік тому +1

    Simple way to bypass the original part's cost! Good job Eric!

  • @Hank-ski
    @Hank-ski Рік тому

    Grinder and paint make you the welder you ain't. 😉 Thanks for the video. You keep me coming back!