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Using a Torch to Remove a Rusty Muffler Part 1 - EricTheCarGuy
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- Опубліковано 2 бер 2010
- Using a Torch to Remove a Rusty Muffler Part 1 - EricTheCarGuy
This one is for my son Page who happens to have the same problem as his uncle, a bad muffler. I have to admit to having some fun making this video, I love using torches, they can be a very powerful tool and get you out of a jam when you need it. I guess it goes without saying that you have to be careful doing this however since you can get hurt using torches, just remember, don't panic, work the problem and you will be fine. Also, work safe and use some common sense when using them and wear your safety glasses with the protective shading, it does make a difference.
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@Smileb1b Take a rag while the engine is running and hold it to the tail pipe, the leak should get much louder, you will probably need a friend to help either look or hold the rag.
@xide3 That is true with the larger tanks but these smaller ones are different for some reason. Thanks for the comment.
"Cool huh?... Don't touch it." haha Freakin awesome!
Thank you very much for that comment. If you know any producers turn them my way, I'd be happy to do a TV show.
With the right knowledge you get everything done And with right tools combined everything is a piece of cake.
@hubbleISS In short, nope. You need a torch like this to get it hot enough to break loose, the hotter the better, don't waste time with Mapp or Propane as that would be futile. Lets just say my brother let that muffler go way past it's service life.
Eric, I love your videos. They're clear, informative, well-shot, but most importantly funny as hell.
@jeepcherokee40 Thanks for the comment. I only post videos that I would watch, if I don't like it how would I expect you to watch it?
the valve adjusment video saved me the most money so far. Stay dirty!
"even if you're a women be a Maan"
funniest part of the video LOL LOL LOL
Thanks for a very informative and funny tutorials.
@djdan151 Good point, I didn't think to mention that, and I think you might be referring to an MRI as thats the one with the big magnet.
eric, always enjoyed your video's. youre pretty chill and you make everything look so easy
@Bushougoma I actually got my set from the same place I got my torches and it is listed for torch cleaning, personally I would use something less abrasive to clean carb jets as they are usually made of soft metal.
Perhaps but you have to admit it would be a heck of a light show.
Be a man, even if you're a woman, be a man" 🤣 love the recognition of women doing work!
I smiled too
Normally I would jack it up there but in this case I jacked it between the rear suspension mount, the reason, I needed to get more "air" to get my fat but under it, the further you go under the higher the car will be in the end. Don't worry about jacking on the tow hitch I do it all the time, the rear of the car doesn't have much weight at all so jack away.
@Lokivoid Great tip, thanks for posting.
@cooljestin1 I never have any doubts when using my big red wrench, one of my favorite tools if I'm honest.
For me there is nothing better than getting comments like this, thanks for that.
Hello, I don't know anything about cars. But I was curious about how to handle that torch. My daughter's car muffler fell and my son wants to fix it. Thank you! It was a piece of very good information. I already send the video to her, she also wants to take some mechanic classes. It will be really helpful.
Thanks again and wish that you have a blessed rest of this year.
@imthechandyman Great suggestion, thanks for the comment.
Thanks for that comment, glad you liked the video.
Thanks amigo! Between your's & Scotty's channel, it's like DIY Automotive University. You guys are awesome!!!
hecky yea i just got to get my tool game up.lol rev up your engines
@dureyes Thank you. He's not very mechanically inclined so I'm better off doing it for him. Thanks for the comment.
@Motorfordtoyota Good deal, thanks for the update.
@Geardoodle hence the reason I show using them in the video, sorry to hear about your eyes man. Thanks for the comment.
@mcgee6611 Yes, the easiest way is to replace the shift rod that goes between the shifter and the transmission. Not that difficult at all really, the hardest part is getting the exhaust out of the way first.
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whats up bro i just wanted to thank you for all amazing videos u make to help out others ...straight up i really apreciate and thank you keep it up broher god bless u wish u nothing but the best
@hubbleISS Depends on the manufacturer and the model of car but some are stainless steal which will last a very long time, I'm not sure about the aluminized steel however as I have little experience telling the difference between the 2.
Great Vid Eric! You have a gift in front of the camera and not very many people can say that. I look forward to seeing your own show on t.v. in the future. Keep the vids comin.
@dextro2410 That sounds like a great idea. I'll see if I have some old exhaust pipe down at the shop and perhaps make a video for you. Thanks for your comment and suggestion.
@chamblizi It's either that or the guy that puts a dislike on EVERY one of my videos hasn't found this one yet.
@hoopfan71 It's one of my favorite tools, thanks for the comment.
@basslinenut Using the penetrating oil on those hangers works wonders I highly recommend trying that next time. Thanks for the comment.
Nice video ,very educational. The thing that set apart your videos from other car repair videos on youtube, is your video editing. The panning and switching is fast and to the point!
Eric, Great videos. Do you have to use an Acetylene torch or can you use a smaller propane torch from home depot? Thanks again. Keep up the great videos.
I use the tie down hooks in the front. These are as solid as you get on a uni-body car, there is one on each side, look for the metal with the holes in it, where they tie the car down on a tow truck or on a transport trailer. I've been using these points for years without indecent. Perhaps I should do a video on this at some point this isn't the first time I've had this question posed.
Geat vid. Answered all of my questions.
Will a propane torch get the bolt hot enough. Thanks for the great video.
love the videos! I know how to do most of this already but its great to see someone doing it right on youtube verses what I have seen
can you cut and just add a coupling?
@fourpointohh Yea I tried that once too, didn't go well either.
0:24 no greater words are said by this legend in Automotive stuff .
Quote "A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool"
@Bushougoma If I'm honest I haven't tried mapp gas so I really couldn't say. I will say that you need to heat the fastener to the point of being cherry red, if not your wasting your time.
@Motorfordtoyota You may need to cut it off as where the clamp was left a 'dimple' in the metal which locks the 2 pieces together, heat might help but you may need to cut it in the end.
@Bushougoma To be honest I don't know I do believe it is a Victor set however.
great video....pretty funny too :)
Just wonder, how do you know when the bolt is ready to be removed? Do you recommend you keep torching it till it turns cherry red?
Just before the torch leaked and you had to clean it you were about to talk about toech cutting. Not sure if this subject already came up from this video but I was getting very excited (for a split second) when you were about to go into that. Maybe a video on torch cutting or even welding perhaps???? I know in a different video you mentioned u wernt a very good welder but I think going over it all would be very very sweet!
Great editing :)
thanks Eric
@skatejames I don't remember honestly and besides I don't discuss pricing only repairs.
@dscgfr5 I think the adage here is you get what you pay for. I don't think it will effect performance enough for you to notice but it will probably rust out faster at the welded connection. You should be fine though.
@m98h20 Thanks for the great comment.
@AceOHeart If your talking about a propane torch, no, it won't get hot enough.
Hey Eric great video's!! Just one question for ya...... I have to change an exhaust. One the flange's has studs and nuts on it. my question is if they break can I drill them out and use bolt and nuts? If so do I need special fastners? I know vibration and heat will play a huge role in what I use, Im just not sure what will be best. Thanks alot and keep up the good work! Your video's are awesome and help out alot! Craig
thanks Eric, this is exactly what i will be working on, removing catalytic converter from my 98 gmc sonoma got a propanr torch with a small nozzle and this really helps. already practiced on rusty things outside have a good grip on the thing.
GREAT name!
Robert Parker too late, I am now driving 2016 chevy colorado no more cat problems....
Thank you for the video. God bless be safe
@mcgee6611 If I had a car with that problem I could but I don't at the moment sorry. I am however working on a clutch video on an Integra that shows how to get the front part of the shift rod off but that might not be ready for a few more weeks yet.
Great video
thanks
hey eric,
thanks for another great video. I saw that you jacked up the integra not using the tow hitch... i thought all honda/acuras FWD, to jack up the rear, the jack point is the tow hitch. where was your jack point?
i am interested because i m always afraid of using the tow hitch as a jack point, but every honda manual/shop manual i seen points to the tow hitch.
thanks!!!!!!!
Yes, very important. As well make sure that your O-rings are not cracked or dry. Actually, I've used some of Eric's tips (from doing brake calipers) and I apply a thin film of 3M silicone paste on my torch O-rings to keep them from drying and oxidizing under the heat. Saves replacement costs :)
How do you remove the central muffler from the resonator.
I'm looking to repair everything from the central muffler to the muffler pipes
Indeed.
eric i learned alot from this video, my dad tought me a while back that the tip of the flame will alway be the hottest, he was right. just a lil tip, great video as always.
No pain, no gain.
@zztopgearhead1 I did some research and it seems the computer controls the fan based on information from the coolant temp sensor and there doesn't seem to be a separate switch for the fan. If the temp sensor doesn't help then the problem may be in the computer or another one of it's inputs. You might try what I did and google the problem and see what you find, sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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I used duct tape and some rags. I felt the exhaust on my face. I felt around at the back of the engine and it turned out the EGR pipe had a hole in the bottom of it.
Thanks for the tip!
@Bushougoma Not sure to be honest but they are the smallest size you can get.
Eric just to let you know if you're not going to use the torch for more than 30 minutes you should shut off the cylinder valves to relief pressure from the diaphragms inside the regulators (and trap the gases to their "approved" storage containers). Also, in welding class, we were taught to use 5 psi on both oxygen and acetylene to achieve a neutral flame, which is what you want (i.e. equal combustion of both gases so you don't get a carbonizing or oxidizing flame).
I'm getting a torch setup this week and was just wondering if I need a welding tip like you have or can I just use a cutting torch nozzle to heat up stuck bolts? Thanks!
Good info 👍 thanks.
Eric,
In your opinion, will the use of a standard propane torch, available from any hardware store, heat the metal to a high enough temperature to allow removal of the stuck fasteners?
Chicks really dig battle scars.
Does one of those little hand-held torches work very well for this? I would imagine you have to spend more time with it, but would it work in a pinch?
Should it be considered maintenance to remove and remount a part to prevent it from getting seized up (semi-) permanently.
what if you have a half a tail pipe still stick in the muffler. I removed rusty tail pipe but half is still in the good muffler. I was held on with c clap so the only thing holding it in the muffler is rust,
I had a pipe between my headers and catalytic converter snap off of my Pontiac Sunfire. It was not easy finding parts for it (It was a 2.3 SE engine...) but where I lived (northeast CT) I was able too drive around with it ROARING away and I wasn't pulled over. It really depends how bad it is but chances are you'll be fine. just GET IT FIXED!!!
lol + a free BBQ. When I get the space I'll get one. BTW thanks for the videos. I am a tech myself, love your vids, and they are always spot on. great work!
eric you are pretty much my role model.
you were lucky with those rubber mountings iv hade some before where i got rather redfaced lol and i had the fortunate use of a ramp sweet vid dude iv burnt myself somuch wth those thins do you have any videos on welding im new to it and i get loadsa blobs when im welding :(
@EricTheCarGuy Actually when I went back to look at it, there was a flange at the back of the cat. The bolts for it came out no problem, so that all worked out! Thanks.
I had my in retrospect shop mishaps......lol
Hey Les.
I watch you when you sleep.
Oh I have a question, what if theres caked on oil all around nearby areas and I sprayed a whole bunch of the Blaster lubricant on it? Is all that going to catch on fire? Well I have a fire extinguisher and the hose ready just in case.
@EricTheCarGuy no problem!
What kind of impact gun did you use?
@blackkat7073 That sounds like fun.
How long do you heat for?
is it possible to do the same job with one of those hand held canaster torches?
In my highschool auto class (6 or so years ago) we didn't have a black/maroon setup, I think it was green and maroon. This is up in Ontario, Canada though.
I know at the dealership I work at, they use black/maroon tanks but they're the same size so I'm not sure what the differences are.
It's not about heating the bolt, it's about heating the area that is holding the bolt. The heat will expand the metal around the bolt, giving just enough room for the colder bolt to be removed since it won't have expanded as much.
Any torch will work better than no torch.
If you don't have PB Blaster or any rust penetrator and you need to get the muffler hangers off soap and water works very well too.
0:10 how the f*** that happened LOL
I try to removed my catalytic on my acura is very bad rust I try yo use freez lubrican I hope a work.!!
Does a lil propane tank work? Thanks,
I Luv Guy. He's so Intense.
@ballershanelle Propane won't be hot enough so don't even bother. You can find a set of torches similar to mine for a nominal expense. Heating is pretty much like you see in the video for just about everything, make sure it's red before you start to turn it and embrace the pain of the tiny burns that you may get, you will get used to them.
make sure your tip is clean, information for life.
@dextro2410 I will be the first to admit that I don't do much work with lifted trucks however, I do happen to know a few people in a local Jeep club that could probably help, google "Terrain Stompers" and check their forums.
Im trying to remove the mufler on my 88 4runner. It uses exhaust clamps, the clam came off with relative ease, but now the two pipes wont come undone. I dont have an oxygen/setaline (or how ever you speel that) torch, just a little propane one. Would that get the pipe hot enough, or should I just drive around for 30 minutes then pull it off with some fire-proof gloves?