Eric, I have been welding exhaust pipes for over 50 years and have seen several PROFESSIONAL WELDERS that couldn't weld exhaust pipes. If it holds and doesn't leak, it's good. Great job as usual!!
When I got my first car in the early 60s, it was a six cylinder. So of course I had to have the manifold split so it sounded better. From there I welded the second pipe from the manifold on out. Dad had a stick welder but I brazed everything and yes, there were many cracks and broken welds. But that's what made it fun............... lol
@@Boodieman72 Yeah, if you weld highpressure pipes, gas or liquid, but exhaust no, if you get it not leaking and not looking as porcupine it is ok on old exhaust pipe.
My professional opinion is..... You just screwed Ford out of a bunch of money, that Ford was going to screw your customer out of. You are the modern Robin Hood mechanic. We, the great unwashed public, are very grateful for your services!
I think he is just a modest person. He is so talented and very very smart. I love watching him diagnose electrical systems he is so methodical, but he will tell you he is no professional.
That MIG welder sounded like it was set up exactly perfect. From what I could see of the welds, they were beautiful. I would have trouble being humble if I could do what you do, but I see that I need to remain humble. Very humble.
Seeing Eric Weld the Exhaust Pipe Brings me Back to the Old Days when we used a Coat Hanger and a Torch to Braze Exhaust Pipe Conn. Together--it would still work but the New Coat Hangers generally have to much anti-rust coatings on them...
It's better to be good at everything, than great at one thing. And you seem to be good at what you do. Honest mechanic and you help people who know nothing about what they drive. People don't buy cars because they know how to fix them. If I lived up there near you, the dealer would only see my taillights as I drove off. Never to touch my car again. You are a rare breed .
As Derek at VGG says, "If it works, is it wrong?". Fantastic fix/solution to save the lady from what the stealership or muffler place would have cost since they would just have hung some new parts on the car.
Having grow up in Midwest and being a mechanic I don’t miss the rust . Moved to west coast in 1976 and the couldn’t believe how long vehicles live rust free. Great vids and long live the automotive repair professionals.
I LOVE YOU BROTHER. I USUALLY DON'T COMMENT I JUST ENJOY YOU'RE VIDEOS. I'M AN OLD MECHANIC TRYING TO KEEP UP TO WORK ON MY OWN VEHICLE. THINGS CHANCGE SO FAST AND I'VE BEEN OUT OF THE INDUSTRY FOR 20 YEARS BECAUSE I'M DISABLED AND CAN NOLONGER DO WHAT I LOVE. I WAS IN MY TIME 1BOF THE BEST DIAGNOSIS TECH. HOW TIME FLIES. JUST YESTERDAY I WAS 16, NOW I'M PUSHING 60! CRAZY. GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER AND THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO FOR US.
Let me say this about good small family owned repair shops. I had a similar issue and chain muffler shops say”Cat back” every time.$1000-$1300 I took it to a small shop. In and out in 2 hours with a piece of pipe welded in and $120.00 cost Thanks SMA and all the shops like you.
We once had Ford Escape that needed the flex pipe replaced, so go to Speedy Muffler, and they told they do not do that, but they did tell us about a place who does. So we go there, and it is an Industrial strip mall, he takes our car in, we wait outside (it was summertime), and 30 minutes later we had the vehicle back, fixed!
Eric I retired after 40 years of being a welder in the welding trade. Everything from CWB to Tssa certification.(Canada) Trust me, with your minimum trade knowledge you are better than most trade welders. Don't worry about the arm chair quarterbacks, no explanation necessary.
After watching this channel for a year I am fully convinced this guy can do it all. These videos have to contribute to a nice increase in business for him. It’s well deserved. Thanks Eric and Mrs O.
Your welding machine was set very close. (Voltage and amperage) Just hearing how your machine was running tells most of the story (being a welder myself). Looks like you did a great job with the exhaust pipe. I wish I had a garage with a lift in it 😢. But keep up the great work you do and keep the videos coming. Stay safe (you and your family) 🙏
Another sighting of that rare, seldom-seen breed. An honest mechanic that does stellar work. Great work, Mr.O. Already looking forward to the next one.
Great repair job Eric! Nice for your neighborhood to know that they have an honest garage owner that will take the initiative to save them some money and not take them to the cleaners. Awesome! 👍😁
After 40+ years of welding, starting out with stick Welders and ending up running laser welders. I say you did a fine job there buddy. Enjoy your videos.
Different video but may I share this observation. I've been at this for 40 years and when ever I watch you work it inspires me to go more and to do more. You offer us good times and rewarding results. Make our customers trust us. Eric, you the best. On behalf of all pro techs, we thank you.
That weld was much better the the weld that my local (Route 66 Muffler) did on my Cat Back exhaust system on my Cummins! Keep up the great work Eric and don't let anybody tell you you're not a good welder!🙏🏻👍
I’ve been welding high pressure pipe and welding platforms offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and I think you’re a very good welder so don’t knock your skills. You’re the man
Eric - Professional job again. In the future use this "Disclaimer" - I'm not a professional welder but I do play one on UA-cam. - As per the welder's comment & mine you now are UA-cam certified by us both !!!
Welds look beautiful Eric. Also I’m quite shocked that a 4 year old vehicle already needs exhaust work. My 1990 bmw’s exhaust only had just a couple holes in it after 30 years. It’s been fixed now but even the original flex pipes are still holding up. They leak a bit but it’s still quiet and that car was in Chicago all it’s life.
For those who have an older Ford with V-engine, check those bolts at the forward manifold where it connects to the Y-pipe. Those bolts-nuts are exposed to road crud and can rot out to cause a disconnection.
Funny enough my f150 with the 3.5 ecoboost broke is flex pipe2 days ago. The fix from ford is replace the flex and muffler as it’s one whole piece. But it’s in back order… so $60 from autozone for a new one and a coupler and I’m back in business.
wow!! I was just remembering 65 ford van ..50 miles away in binghamton..early 70's green bean cans cut out both sides ... tin snips hose clamps ...fixed!
I had a 2016 Ford Flex. I had the flex pipe replaced twice during the time I owned it. Ford dealership wanted $1500 to replace the entire pipe assembly. Replacing the flex pipe by a local exhaust shop was around $100.
Had the exhaust rot in the split in my old Subaru Outbacks. Dropped the whole pipe systems from the front junctions, did a complete weld and fill. I put a flat top piece of heavy metal on the top of the Wye to keep salt belt rust maker water from collecting there and rotting again. Held for a few years until i sold the car.
On the loose ends some times I cut a piece off a scrap pipe,about 1/2" wide, then slice the "bushing" piece to wrap tight around the pipe to take up gap before welding. Like you said expanding rusted pipe weakens it even more by stretching the metal that's there. The bushing method also helps to keep from blowing thru when welding already weak rusty pipe. Hope that's helpful😅
Do love your comments on the products and why you use the parts you use. It keeps me from wondering why you went with what I consider lower quality components. And I hope you understand that your videos is a large reason for my attitude. I used to think cheapest is " more gooder " but at 76 years of age I have developed the mindset of thinking . "I WANT TO INSTALL THE PART THAT LAST THE LONGEST OR AT LEAST AS LONG AS I DO " and damn the cost. I have become lazy in my old age.
Eric, I don't know which of your boxes are the biggest, skills or tools. I've had a shop for over 50 years and have never employed anyone with your ability. Keep up the good work.
You know as an OLDER GM lover, I was happy to see a Ford in the shop. Alas, just rusty exhaust! I think those welds turned out great. Too bad about the salt belt some nice cars getting wasted from rust! Mom’s old 2010 Escape 2wd still looks new underneath! Now if that 4 banger had some power it’d be nice!
Nice job as usual. I've done this before but with a flux core welder and no lift (laying on my back). I don't have a good pipe expander so I use a hammer to close the pipe gap! Not much fun but it saved my family a lot of money over the years.
I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe that I bought used in 2011. About 6 months later a brake line ruptured and I took it to the dealer for replacement. Part of their service is they inspect the vehicle for other issues, and there was a flag on the exhaust system warning that it was going to fail soon. It was still tight and a visual inspection didn't reveal any corrosion so I basically filed the comment. Now it's 2023 and that exhaust is still on there, no leaks. Part of that is we don't have as much snow in Virginia as you do but it's been our winter vehicle since it was purchased so it has been exposed to some salt in the winter. Now if they had only done as good of a job on the bumpers.....
If it wasn't for "bird turds" or "Booger welds" I'd have no welds at all. I gotta stop using flux core MIG wire and buy some damn CO2/Argon tanks already - those welds were beautiful! Cheers Mr. O!
Nice job Eric. Can't believe the low grade exhaust Ford puts on this vehicle. My old Mercury sable at least had a stainless system. It outlasted the rest of the car.
“It’s already broke we can’t make it any worse… well technically we could let’s be honest” exactly why any DIY repair I’ve done I considered a success if the car works no worse than when I started.
Good job Eric O. I know the customer appreciates you saving them money with a quality repair. Is there a clone of you in North Florida? I doubt it. Mechanics like you are few and far between. Hope you and your family has a blessed day.
Your welding looked fine and the arc sounded perfect, my reply to the “pros”,,,,, “didn’t say my welds were good lookin’, said I was a good lookin’ welder”😂🤣
Eric, for the past 40 years, I've welded my share of things, exhaust, tinwork, aluminum, pipes, etc. You did a very nice job on this, regardless of what others may say. You go through all positions on one of these and from what the camera shows, you nailed it all up - it won't leak and the weldments look fine. It was a great help to clean the parent metal of rust before you started welding. That FeO2 makes for horrible welds. Since I live in Texas on the Gulf, I call it Gulf Coast Ferronoma - or, Rust Cancer due to location. Much like you experience in the PRNY. Hahahaha. Keep up the great work and making fine videos.
Yep. I've got about 45 years of exhaust welding under my belt with everything from stick to TIG. Those welds definitely qualify as goo-ee-nuff Eric! 🇺🇸😎
On my 06 Taurus, you have converters off each bank, going to a Y. Then it travels to a flange. Another flange connects with a 2 or 2.5 length of stainless flex connected to a length of pipe and the big converter. Another section of pipe and the muffler. Well the right side flange at the manifold was leaking and the engineers decided to change the flange and gasket as a fix. The dealership did the work ,cracked the flex, and told me to fix, I needed to buy a new converter assembly. A muffler shop welded on a new flex for me. The dealership wanted $1100 for the fix, and the muffler shop was $225.
Great work as always. I'm a DIYer for over 40 years and love you methodology on troubleshooting. My only advice is hearing protection around air tools. If you don't already use it now. It's a sneaky hearing killer. I learn a lot from your channel
1997 s10 extended cab LS 4.3 with 152,000 with original stainless steel exhaust system still in great shape as is the rest of the truck and in the Northeast to boot.
Good for you Eric O. Would guess 98 out of 100 fellow auto repair shops would shrug their shoulders and quote replacing the broken flex with the complete (and much pricier) factory assembly. You take the approach of making a much more economic repair as opposed to loading up the parts cannon. Hope your customers reply this with loyalty and repeat business.
2009 ford edge, 277k miles and tougher winters up here in great white north than you’ll see and the edge still has its OEM exhaust. Engine to tailpipe. ‘
Eric, I have been welding exhaust pipes for over 50 years and have seen several PROFESSIONAL WELDERS that couldn't weld exhaust pipes. If it holds and doesn't leak, it's good. Great job as usual!!
When I got my first car in the early 60s, it was a six cylinder. So of course I had to have the manifold split so it sounded better. From there I welded the second pipe from the manifold on out. Dad had a stick welder but I brazed everything and yes, there were many cracks and broken welds. But that's what made it fun............... lol
To be fair, pipe welding is a specialized skill.
@@Boodieman72 Yeah, if you weld highpressure pipes, gas or liquid, but exhaust no, if you get it not leaking and not looking as porcupine it is ok on old exhaust pipe.
That sawzall blade has 48 more cuts in it
How about the slag down your shirt? You just laid some knowledge brother.
My professional opinion is.....
You just screwed Ford out of a bunch of money, that Ford was going to screw your customer out of. You are the modern Robin Hood mechanic. We, the great unwashed public, are very grateful for your services!
For being a self described rank amateur, that weld job looked pretty professional to me!
😂😂
Yeah, me too.
I think he is just a modest person. He is so talented and very very smart. I love watching him diagnose electrical systems he is so methodical, but he will tell you he is no professional.
Such a Chevy hater 🙉🙈😡
If you are getting paid for it and it works, that makes you a professional in my book too.
I've been a local 196 pipe fitter for 187 years, and self proclaimed exhaust expert of the year 10 years running, what a hack
That MIG welder sounded like it was set up exactly perfect. From what I could see of the welds, they were beautiful. I would have trouble being humble if I could do what you do, but I see that I need to remain humble. Very humble.
Seeing Eric Weld the Exhaust Pipe Brings me Back to the Old Days when we used a Coat Hanger and a Torch to Braze Exhaust Pipe Conn. Together--it would still work but the New Coat Hangers generally have to much anti-rust coatings on them...
It's better to be good at everything, than great at one thing. And you seem to be good at what you do. Honest mechanic and you help people who know nothing about what they drive. People don't buy cars because they know how to fix them. If I lived up there near you, the dealer would only see my taillights as I drove off. Never to touch my car again. You are a rare breed .
As Derek at VGG says, "If it works, is it wrong?". Fantastic fix/solution to save the lady from what the stealership or muffler place would have cost since they would just have hung some new parts on the car.
My professional opinion is Eric O is an expert at MIG welding old heat cycled rusty metal to new metal. Good job!
I wouldn't be surprised if Eric has a side hustle inspecting and certifying welds at nuclear power plants, just too humble to admit it.
@@parochial2356 He did with Nasa and their Space Shuttle program. He was forced to retire after the fleet was retired.
@@jamram9924 Yeah, that's when he sent a job application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Well done , you saved the woman heaps of money by being a good service person , keep up the great work . Thanks for the movie.
Having grow up in Midwest and being a mechanic I don’t miss the rust . Moved to west coast in 1976 and the couldn’t believe how long vehicles live rust free. Great vids and long live the automotive repair professionals.
Back before I was a welder, and I was an exhaustologist, specializing in rust growth, the one thing I would do differently is just have you do it!lol!
Thanks to the SMA channel I now find myself shouting “CHEVY THUNDER!” whenever a particularly loud vehicle passes by…
I LOVE YOU BROTHER. I USUALLY DON'T COMMENT I JUST ENJOY YOU'RE VIDEOS. I'M AN OLD MECHANIC TRYING TO KEEP UP TO WORK ON MY OWN VEHICLE. THINGS CHANCGE SO FAST AND I'VE BEEN OUT OF THE INDUSTRY FOR 20 YEARS BECAUSE I'M DISABLED AND CAN NOLONGER DO WHAT I LOVE. I WAS IN MY TIME 1BOF THE BEST DIAGNOSIS TECH. HOW TIME FLIES. JUST YESTERDAY I WAS 16, NOW I'M PUSHING 60! CRAZY. GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER AND THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO FOR US.
Let me say this about good small family owned repair shops.
I had a similar issue and chain muffler shops say”Cat back” every time.$1000-$1300
I took it to a small shop. In and out in 2 hours with a piece of pipe welded in and $120.00 cost
Thanks SMA and all the shops like you.
We once had Ford Escape that needed the flex pipe replaced, so go to Speedy Muffler, and they told they do not do that, but they did tell us about a place who does. So we go there, and it is an Industrial strip mall, he takes our car in, we wait outside (it was summertime), and 30 minutes later we had the vehicle back, fixed!
Eric I retired after 40 years of being a welder in the welding trade. Everything from CWB to Tssa certification.(Canada) Trust me, with your minimum trade knowledge you are better than most trade welders. Don't worry about the arm chair quarterbacks, no explanation necessary.
I remember the episode when Eric 1st showed us that welder.....one of thee best welders at the time and still is
What is it? A flux core?
Those welds weren't too shabby in the end. And they didn't seem to be leaking, so all is good and you saved the customer a bit of cash. Nice job.
it was actually pretty impressive. Good shit .
Nice job Eric! I always enjoy videos like this where you can save the customer money and get a little more life out of these vehicles.
Yes, and make a small, reasonable profit. A win-win situation.
After watching this channel for a year I am fully convinced this guy can do it all. These videos have to contribute to a nice increase in business for him. It’s well deserved. Thanks Eric and Mrs O.
Your welding machine was set very close. (Voltage and amperage) Just hearing how your machine was running tells most of the story (being a welder myself). Looks like you did a great job with the exhaust pipe. I wish I had a garage with a lift in it 😢. But keep up the great work you do and keep the videos coming. Stay safe (you and your family) 🙏
Another sighting of that rare, seldom-seen breed. An honest mechanic that does stellar work. Great work, Mr.O. Already looking forward to the next one.
My professional opinion for SMA is. You saved the customer some (alot) money!
Love all your disclaimers on the welding and it is such a shame you have to. Thanks for another great video Eric
Ditto!
I think, no need
Viewers on YT tend to be critical of the content creators.
He doesn’t have to…he does it because he knows it will actually increase comments (just like the ones you a I made) which in turn generates revenue.
3:00 a 2019 with a rotted exhaust! Jesus it took 10 years for my f150 to rust out the flex joint 2 days ago.
Great repair job Eric! Nice for your neighborhood to know that they have an honest garage owner that will take the initiative to save them some money and not take them to the cleaners. Awesome! 👍😁
Eric you amaze me with the knowledge and skill you apply in repairing existing parts. Your skill is unmatched in automotive repair.
In a few years up in the rust belt, ma'am all we could salvage from the exhaust is the flex pipe beautifully welded.
After 40+ years of welding, starting out with stick Welders and ending up running laser welders. I say you did a fine job there buddy. Enjoy your videos.
I'm sure your customers appreciate your ability to do just about any job they have need of. Good work!
Different video but may I share this observation. I've been at this for 40 years and when ever I watch you work it inspires me to go more and to do more. You offer us good times and rewarding results. Make our customers trust us. Eric, you the best. On behalf of all pro techs, we thank you.
That weld was much better the the weld that my local (Route 66 Muffler) did on my Cat Back exhaust system on my Cummins! Keep up the great work Eric and don't let anybody tell you you're not a good welder!🙏🏻👍
I applaud a man who knows how to set his mig machine for a proper "short arc" weld.
As a non professional welder myself( no experience) I think you did a heck of a job.😊
I’ve been welding high pressure pipe and welding platforms offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and I think you’re a very good welder so don’t knock your skills. You’re the man
As long as its sealed and holds together for the useful life of the exhaust, that's the level of weld we're aiming for. 😊
WELDING...YOU ARE A MASTER TECH...MULTI FACETED!!!!
Anyone that’s ever sawzall’d with a long blade knows you were working sharper end. I love that pipe expander. You have all the cool tools. Cheers.
Eric - Professional job again. In the future use this "Disclaimer" - I'm not a professional welder but I do play one on UA-cam. - As per the welder's comment & mine you now are UA-cam certified by us both !!!
Welds look beautiful Eric. Also I’m quite shocked that a 4 year old vehicle already needs exhaust work. My 1990 bmw’s exhaust only had just a couple holes in it after 30 years. It’s been fixed now but even the original flex pipes are still holding up. They leak a bit but it’s still quiet and that car was in Chicago all it’s life.
For those who have an older Ford with V-engine, check those bolts at the forward manifold where it connects to the Y-pipe. Those bolts-nuts are exposed to road crud and can rot out to cause a disconnection.
Eric, my time we used a stick welder and had to bend the rod to weld on top
I am a professional welder, and it looks great from my chair. Good job, Eric.👍🏼
Great welding excellent repair!
I bet nobody ever leaves any negative comments about your torching skills. You weld 199 times better than me.
Wish we had a mechanic near us that is genuinely good towards their customers! Ours are all about upselling!
"I am not a welder'" Bull. You did a great job. Have you seen Rainman Ray use a welder or a torch? Now, HE scares me.
Nice work. I’m sure we have all see the professionals at the local muffler shop do really horrible work. Bravo sir.
@Pete N same here. I just have my boys weld anything I need now. Hope they got it right the second time.
you weld better than some the guys who worked with me over the years
I have to say, it’s nice to see a mechanic still using old school pneumatic tools when so many have switched to electric.
WHAT???? I CANT HEAR YOU! DID YOU SAY SOMETHING?
@@raynetorrin HAHAHA!!
Yeah all these other guys in their big clickity clacky battery tools. Granted I have several but you just can't beat air at the end of the day 👍
I still prefer air tools over electric. I don't want to be a slave to batteries.
That extra double tap on trigger when your done is almost well………..
NO Job is Too Difficult for Eric at South Main Auto. 👍🙏
You did a good job and very reasonable for your customer! Well done Eric O!
You're welding disclaimer had me rolling 😂
Yeah, you could just see where he was coming from.
I like your low tech repairs - no wild parts cannon action ! Good job sir !
Awesome that you actually try to save the customer some expense....very nicely done
Funny enough my f150 with the 3.5 ecoboost broke is flex pipe2 days ago. The fix from ford is replace the flex and muffler as it’s one whole piece. But it’s in back order… so $60 from autozone for a new one and a coupler and I’m back in business.
Looks a hell of a lot better than soup cans and hose clamps on my 62 Ford Fairlane. Mission accomplished Mr. O.
wow!! I was just remembering 65 ford van ..50 miles away in binghamton..early 70's green bean cans cut out both sides ... tin snips hose clamps ...fixed!
I had a 2016 Ford Flex. I had the flex pipe replaced twice during the time I owned it. Ford dealership wanted $1500 to replace the entire pipe assembly. Replacing the flex pipe by a local exhaust shop was around $100.
Nice welding job! Looks very professional
Had the exhaust rot in the split in my old Subaru Outbacks. Dropped the whole pipe systems from the front junctions, did a complete weld and fill. I put a flat top piece of heavy metal on the top of the Wye to keep salt belt rust maker water from collecting there and rotting again. Held for a few years until i sold the car.
On the loose ends some times I cut a piece off a scrap pipe,about 1/2" wide, then slice the "bushing" piece to wrap tight around the pipe to take up gap before welding. Like you said expanding rusted pipe weakens it even more by stretching the metal that's there. The bushing method also helps to keep from blowing thru when welding already weak rusty pipe. Hope that's helpful😅
I love how you save customers money whenever you can.
Do love your comments on the products and why you use the parts you use. It keeps me from wondering why you went with what I consider lower quality components. And I hope you understand that your videos is a large reason for my attitude. I used to think cheapest is " more gooder " but at 76 years of age I have developed the mindset of thinking . "I WANT TO INSTALL THE PART THAT LAST THE LONGEST OR AT LEAST AS LONG AS I DO " and damn the cost. I have become lazy in my old age.
Another first! I've never seen a drive shaft and exhaust follow the same path. Thanks Eric!
Many times when the shop was poor I’ve used thick metal coat hangers as brazing rods and done clean work.
Eric, I don't know which of your boxes are the biggest, skills or tools. I've had a shop for over 50 years and have never employed anyone with your ability. Keep up the good work.
A good honest repair from a good honest shop owner. Another opportunity missed to pull someone's pants down over the price !!
Good job Mr. O I’m not a welder but I can stick metal together, well that’s what I tell my friends.
I would say that was an excellent application of the hot metal glue gun. Well done Eric!!!
You know as an OLDER GM lover, I was happy to see a Ford in the shop. Alas, just rusty exhaust! I think those welds turned out great. Too bad about the salt belt some nice cars getting wasted from rust! Mom’s old 2010 Escape 2wd still looks new underneath! Now if that 4 banger had some power it’d be nice!
Nice job as usual. I've done this before but with a flux core welder and no lift (laying on my back). I don't have a good pipe expander so I use a hammer to close the pipe gap! Not much fun but it saved my family a lot of money over the years.
If I could weld only half as good as you just did, I would be very happy!
I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe that I bought used in 2011. About 6 months later a brake line ruptured and I took it to the dealer for replacement. Part of their service is they inspect the vehicle for other issues, and there was a flag on the exhaust system warning that it was going to fail soon. It was still tight and a visual inspection didn't reveal any corrosion so I basically filed the comment.
Now it's 2023 and that exhaust is still on there, no leaks. Part of that is we don't have as much snow in Virginia as you do but it's been our winter vehicle since it was purchased so it has been exposed to some salt in the winter. Now if they had only done as good of a job on the bumpers.....
Eric u had that machine set up perfect. I always listen to the sound when welding. Thanks for sharing
Great job. I use to drive a Ford Flex and is a common problem with them.
Nice forearm tan methods loving the savings for the customer. Ur the man Eric
If it wasn't for "bird turds" or "Booger welds" I'd have no welds at all. I gotta stop using flux core MIG wire and buy some damn CO2/Argon tanks already - those welds were beautiful! Cheers Mr. O!
I replace A LOT of flex pipes at work. The replacements never last as long as the OE flex pipes though.
Love the disclaimer on welding, not going to the moon etc. Thanks for giving me a good laugh.
Nice job Eric. Can't believe the low grade exhaust Ford puts on this vehicle. My old Mercury sable at least had a stainless system. It outlasted the rest of the car.
“It’s already broke we can’t make it any worse… well technically we could let’s be honest” exactly why any DIY repair I’ve done I considered a success if the car works no worse than when I started.
You may not be a 'professional' welder, Eric, but that's some of the best pipe welds I've seen! 😊
Fantastic Job!! Thank you for doing it your way and not speeding up the camera. I LOVE watching you weld and when cutting stuff off..
Good job Eric O. I know the customer appreciates you saving them money with a quality repair. Is there a clone of you in North Florida? I doubt it. Mechanics like you are few and far between. Hope you and your family has a blessed day.
Your welding looked fine and the arc sounded perfect, my reply to the “pros”,,,,, “didn’t say my welds were good lookin’, said I was a good lookin’ welder”😂🤣
Nice swage and cleaning the pipe before welding with mig. The professional that you are should be the standard of what customers receive.
You never cease to amaze Eric..
Very impressive idea...😊
Love some cold steel work in the morning! Great idea, loved it!
Eric, for the past 40 years, I've welded my share of things, exhaust, tinwork, aluminum, pipes, etc. You did a very nice job on this, regardless of what others may say. You go through all positions on one of these and from what the camera shows, you nailed it all up - it won't leak and the weldments look fine. It was a great help to clean the parent metal of rust before you started welding. That FeO2 makes for horrible welds. Since I live in Texas on the Gulf, I call it Gulf Coast Ferronoma - or, Rust Cancer due to location. Much like you experience in the PRNY. Hahahaha. Keep up the great work and making fine videos.
Yep. I've got about 45 years of exhaust welding under my belt with everything from stick to TIG. Those welds definitely qualify as goo-ee-nuff Eric! 🇺🇸😎
On my 06 Taurus, you have converters off each bank, going to a Y. Then it travels to a flange. Another flange connects with a 2 or 2.5 length of stainless flex connected to a length of pipe and the big converter. Another section of pipe and the muffler. Well the right side flange at the manifold was leaking and the engineers decided to change the flange and gasket as a fix. The dealership did the work ,cracked the flex, and told me to fix, I needed to buy a new converter assembly. A muffler shop welded on a new flex for me. The dealership wanted $1100 for the fix, and the muffler shop was $225.
Nothing wrong with that welding Mr O , you can weld my pipes up anytime 👍👍👍
Great work as always. I'm a DIYer for over 40 years and love you methodology on troubleshooting. My only advice is hearing protection around air tools. If you don't already use it now. It's a sneaky hearing killer. I learn a lot from your channel
1997 s10 extended cab LS 4.3 with 152,000 with original stainless steel exhaust system still in great shape as is the rest of the truck and in the Northeast to boot.
Good for you Eric O. Would guess 98 out of 100 fellow auto repair shops would shrug their shoulders and quote replacing the broken flex with the complete (and much pricier) factory assembly. You take the approach of making a much more economic repair as opposed to loading up the parts cannon. Hope your customers reply this with loyalty and repeat business.
Very good job, Eric. Very nice weld, I'm sure it'll hold up in space.
2009 ford edge, 277k miles and tougher winters up here in great white north than you’ll see and the edge still has its OEM exhaust. Engine to tailpipe.
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For saying your no a professional welders you did an amazing job welding the pipes.
I do both machining and welding at work. You did a great job. Welding on thin and rusty steel is hard.