Timestamps: 00:17 View of broken exhaust at muffler flange 01:18 Diagram of exhaust system 02:06 Remove muffler 02:31 How to remove muffler from hangers 04:12 Remove exhaust spring bolts 04:47 Cleaning up muffler flange 07:25 New Resonator Parts review 10:53 Tool for cutting exhaust pipe 11:33 Cutting the factory pipe at the resonator 14:02 Remove resonator 14:15 Reinstall muffler 14:24 Install new resonator 14:35 Fitting new resonator to factory exhaust at slip joint 16:33 Install new gasket at muffler flange 16:56 Reinstall spring bolts at muffler flange 18:11 Install exhaust u-clamp 20:02 Other options to repair the exhaust other than what is shown in the video. Good luck with your repair!

@scottgervais1226

3 жыл бұрын

You shod have started it with just the cats on there. Lol awesome video

@Researcher_YouTube

3 жыл бұрын

How many miles did the Matrix have before this part failed?

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

@@Researcher_KZread I think about 205K miles -- I got this Matrix with 196K miles, and it has 217K miles now, and this repair was about a year ago, so that's my best guess. Good luck!

One of the best repair videos I've ever seen on KZread and exactly what I needed. Thank you!

@jameschupp2230

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely One of the best repair videos I've ever seen on KZread and exactly what I needed. Well Done! Thank You!

@rdhaliwal9799

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This happened to my Matrix. I’m a car guy and do all my own repairs. I look at how-to videos all the time and this video is one of the best I’ve ever seen.

@ChadDoebelin

3 жыл бұрын

Facts!

@dmytrognativ2163

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!! The best video over here!!! Thank you so much!

Just watched this video and you saved me a ton of work and money thank you! I would like to add I borrowed an exhaust kit with pipe cutter from autozone and it came with a pipe spreader...an absolute life saver getting the new resonator pipe to slide over the existing system.

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the video helped save you time! Yes, that's a great tip about using a pipe spreader and its very nice that your rental included that. Thanks for the comment!

Really one of the best how-to videos out there - so well informed and clearly explained. About to work on a different Toyota but still so helpful. Thank you!

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment, that's very kind! Good luck with your repair!

Great video! I followed the instructions and everything went without a hitch. Thank you for sharing!

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it helped, and thanks for your comment!

You are my favorite mechanic. I dont know where you learned but you are truly amazing

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks -- thanks for watching! : )

Great walkthru - very clear and well-documented. Thanks for taking the time!

Just did this repair today on an ‘07 Corolla. I must have got lucky because the pipe slipped over perfectly. Thanks for the video, great job!

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I missed your comment -- that's really cool and makes the job easier, for sure. Great job, and thanks for watching!

really well done video. Clear descriptions, helpful on-screen notes, calm and thoughtful presentation. I'm going to give my repair a shot; thank you!

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the video helped -- good luck with your repair!

Below. I second that emotion a video discussing tools and demonstrating their use- fully comprehensive. Well done.

@L35inColorado

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching! : )

One of the best videos I've seen. Clearly explained and with detail. Great work.

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you -- good luck with your repair!

This is a fantastic step by step video how to repair this problem. I don't know what her background is but kudos, you should be an automotive repair instructor. I have a 2004 Pontiac Vibe that has the exact same problem. After watching how to do this video I was ready to fix the problem myself. However, the cost of the part is now $120, and there is now a rental fee at AutoZone to use the exhaust pipe cutter kit. It's $40 dollars. As a result of the pandemic I have put less than 3500 miles on my car since September 2020. I will have the garage I take my car too, fix the problem and do overall maintenance for our upcoming Wisconsin winter. It is incredibly hard to get people to work these days, in any field (trades, medical, repair etc., etc.) I think there needs to be a revolution in all industries about developing products that help make the consumer more self sufficient.

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! For the "free" rental at Autozone: you pay $40, but then they give you the money back when you return the item. Here's an example: www.autozone.com/loan-a-tools/loaner-tail-pipe-cutter At Autozone, the tools with prices that end in "zero cents" (ie, $40.00) are typically rentals. If your local Autozone doesn't have it, then try O'Reilly's or Advance Auto (Carquest), if you decide to do it yourself, or you need other tools for other jobs. I agree: I think we will have/are having a "revolution" of self-sufficiency, because it is easier than it has ever been to learn to DIY. Anyone who wishes to learn a trade has no excuse in our day! Thanks for watching!

What an informative video, exactly what I was looking for to fix my girlfriends loud and leaky 04 corolla exhaust! You even provided part numbers! That's going above and beyond. A comment can only say so much, but just know that I sincerely appreciate the work you put in to this video. Can tell you love your car and take pride in it as well! 10/10.

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you -- I'm so glad the video helped! : ) Good luck

by far the best repair video i have ever seen great job

Thank you a lot for this video. It helped me to fix my Corolla 2006 exhaust which was broken similarly to the car in the video. The cost to fix it by myself it was way less than if I would have gone to the mechanic.

im only 4 minutes in and i gotta say this is one of the best car repair videos ive ever found on youtube, thank you, god bless

@L35inColorado

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching! : )

Awesome, awesome video. Great quality, clarity and appreciate the diagrams. Have this exact problem with my '07 corolla and will be doing the same repair now that I've seen your vid. Thank you so much!!!

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it looks like this a common failure for our Matrix/Corollas. I'm glad the video is helpful! Check out the exchange below in the comments from Alan James Beagley, as he also recently did this job and offers some more tips. Good luck with your repair!

Very helpful! I just had this happen on my 2004 Pontiac Vibe, after watching this video I am confident to do this work. I think I'll replace the flanges instead of the entire Resonator, but we'll just have to take another look. Thank you for the video!

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I missed your comment - good luck, and thanks for watching! Let us know how the flange replacement goes : )

Thank you! Extremely helpful replacing resonator pipe on sons 2004 Corolla. Getting cutting/flange expanding kit from AAP a great tip and real time saver!

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! : )

Awesome video very well explained and the exact pipe I bought thank you especially about borrowing the pipe cutter 🙏🏼

dude! i almost said "i would have loved to hear you start it again".....i had to put on my headphones to hear it. Damn! amazing difference.

This a perfect video for what I was looking for. Thank you!

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad it helped!

Very well explained, with several options mentioned at different points. Thank you for this!

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I hope the video helps! Thanks for your comment, and good luck! : )

Amazing video, extremely easy to understand with your explanations! Thanks so much for letting me understand more my exhaust system, really thank you so much!

Very well explained, especially with the diagrams and the direction of the pipes as to the car front and back

@L35inColorado

Ай бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching! : )

From all the videos out there I like this one explains very well thanks

@L35inColorado

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for watching! : )

Best I have seen so calm and clearly explained.

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you -- good luck! : )

What a fantastic video! Your instructions and tips were very clear and helpful. Replacing the same section of pipe and muffler on a 2005 Pontiac Vibe this weekend, so comparable, although the odd thing is that there's no hanger on the stock resonator at all. I might just rig something up because it seems weird that there should be so much free-hanging pipe supported only by the engine-side hanger for the cat and the muffler.

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding the tip about the difference on the Vibe! I hope the video helps, and good luck! : )

Thanks so much for this. Had the exact same issue with my 2006 toyota matrix. Got the resonator(54698) and gasket(31533) and it all worked out. I sanded my pipe a bit before sliding the new resonator piece over and it slid on without any issue. Hardest part was working under a car with only a jack and jack stands.

@L35inColorado

10 ай бұрын

Nice, great job on your DIY! Thanks for watching, and thanks for adding your tips : )

This is one of the most well explained car mechanic tutorial. You explained everything calmly and accurately and make the whole process very intuitive, great job! I have this repair to do on my 2005 Pontiac Vibe. However, a poor job has already been made on this car couples of years ago to fix the same problem and at that time, the mechanic cut both part of the flange (muffler and resonator) and replaced it by a single pipe welded on both ends. Don't do that folks, it removes the flexible component of the whole exhaust and the stress it creates will make the part break again. That's what happened to me. So now, I don't have any flange and the pipe section around where the flange used to be is completely rusted and broke in two. I'm now wondering if I could go with your second approach of replacing only the flanges on both part. The problem I may have is that the exhaust is very curvy around the flange and it may be hard to fix one short pipe section on each side of the flange and then to fix the flange... My other option is to replace the resonator (like you did) plus the muffler, which is unfortunate since the muffler seams fine. On the top of that, I checked the part number you got and for me (I live in Canada) it's now 158 C$ and not 68 US$ like you got. And the part is made in Canada, so ironic... Buying the resonator plus the muffler plus the flange bolts and springs will be a bit more expansive, but it may be my only real option. If one of the reader here has faced the same situation, please let me know what you did or plan to do! ;-) Thanks again L35 in Colorado for this awesome video!

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you comment! Yes, you make a great point about the need for that flexible connection. Do you have any junkyards in your area (though I know you might end up just finding another rusty flange on a junkyard muffler), such that you can swap in a used muffler and buy a new resonator? Thanks for watching, and good luck!

@genetixx01

3 жыл бұрын

The junkyard is a good idea, I haven't thought about it at first, but I'm living in Quebec and winters here are devastating for mufflers. Especially since the last matrix/vibe of this generation are 2008, I'm pretty sure all mufflers I'll find will be very damaged by the corrosion. But still, I should give it a try. Otherwise, will order a muffler as well. If I order a muffler, I'll try to save the tale pipe thought, because it's still in very good shape. I don't know how I'll do that thought... Mine seems soldered to the muffler. Do you think I can cut it and use it in a new muffler?

@genetixx01

3 жыл бұрын

By the way, I may have another question for you, since I don't have a heat gun, I was planing to use a torch to heat the resonator pipe before I fit them into each other, would you have any contraindication doing that? Thanks a lot for your expertise :-)

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

@@genetixx01 The new muffler should come with a tail pipe in place, and ready to install as one piece -- and you can even find some options with the shiny tail pipe, if that's what your wondering about! I hope that helps : )

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

@@genetixx01 I think that would work fine -- I considered doing that myself, but as can tell with the camera angles, I didn't have a lot of room under there to work with a torch, so I used my heat gun because it was safer for me to do that, and since it doesn't need to get super duper hot -- just hot enough for some expansion. If you use a torch, just follow all the normal precautions and use some heat shield to protect anything you don't want to accidentally ignite or melt (if your heat shield is rusted/missing). Good luck!

love the video. i can see you put a lot in to making it. you really do your homework,and know your stuff. thanks for sharing.

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This video was perfect and a lifesaver. Very well done!

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for watching! : )

This just happened to my Subaru I bet once I get my exhaust fixed it will start and idle better my car been loud for awhile now didn’t know it was my exhaust holding on for dear life lol great video

This was a very detailed video. Thanks for putting it together.

You voice is soothing! Thanks for the tips too!

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks -- I try to keep my cool, but I'm better about it in some videos than others, haha. Good luck!

Amazing video! Super helpful!

So I did the exhaust resonator repair (thanks so much for this video for that) and when I got the muffler off, it was rusted through on the top, so I bought a walker muffler and it didn't have the weld nuts, the spring kit didn't have the weld nuts, the holes on the muffler are too big (5/8", I think) for really any nut, even a flange nut, that fits the recommended spring bolt kit (it's thread size is M8 1.25). I used some washers (I even tried with the spring bolt kit that is supposed to go on the converter-to-manifold side of things, because the bolts are a size bigger and there are flange nuts that will just fit over the holes), but I have too much give at the flange with those so there is an exhaust leak there. I tried clamping the flanges up and tightening the spring bolts, when I let the c-clamp loose, the whole system sags and that exhaust leak is back. I'm in Canada. Where do I find the weld nuts for the muffler, or what am I supposed to use? I can't find any info on this anywhere (I even tried sending walker an email). Any thoughts, anyone? What am I missing??

Great video! You're knowledgable and talented. Very instructive

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope the video is helpful, and good luck with your repair : )

Awesome video! It has helped to quickly identify the loud exhaust. Thank you for sharing!

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah - the exhaust gets LOUD when this happens! Thanks for watching, and good luck! : )

Really nice job on this video, Well Done!

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you -- good luck!

What a great great video. You are awesome. 2003 Toyota Corolla checking in with same issue. 299,xxx kms. Thanks for great explaination.

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, 299K kms! Congrats! : )

Great video - really clear and easy to understand - super job !!!

Great video, with detailed explanations. Thank you!!

@L35inColorado

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for watching! : )

I had the exact same issue thanks for including the torque specs!

Thanks for this, I'm going to go the flanges only route

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Great -- please post back with your tips and part numbers!

This video is super helpful! Thanks for posting.

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! : )

Great video. I ended up going to Muffler Man and had it fixed for 165$ CAD

Thank you so much for making this video. You helped me out and you get a new subscriber!

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for watching, and thanks for subscribing! : )

Excellent video ! Same issue on my 05 Matrix. Broke off today 😢

@L35inColorado

10 ай бұрын

Ah man, I know how you feel! I hope the video will help you repair it : )

Excellent video and narrative 👏 👍

Very detailed and helpful video!!

@L35inColorado

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching! : )

Clear instructions. Thanks.

I like your voice. Harmless appreciation from ireland!

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for checking in from Ireland! And thanks for watching : )

@watchmandavid6097

Ай бұрын

I was thinking that too! LOVE her voice! And not trying to sound (no pun intended) creepy. Glad someone else thought that.

Excellent video! Thank u very much!

the most important part of the video was to listen to the sound of the engine after installation

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

Yes -- and as Colton Moore mentioned above, if you hear any rattling, check and see that it is not just the heat shield by the muffler vibrating against the muffler. I bent my heat shield a little during removal (it is very thin aluminum), and it was just barely touching the muffler, but once the engine is running, it will cause a rattle-tat-tat. I just pushed it back by hand, and the rattle stopped.

Thanks for posting this great mechanical tutorial on exhaust system. I purchased a resonator (Vegaz) from autodoc for 110$ and will change it tomorrow on a Toyota Carina -88. Thank again for this super good video 🌟 // Greet from Sweden🇸🇪🌤

@L35inColorado

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's great! Thanks for watching! : )

Excellent video 👍

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! : )

I like the paint scheme on your wheels.

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They were rusted steelies when I bought the Matrix, so I just painted them, haha : )

Love the video it was so thorough and clear and to the point you were so patient you spoke Softly not like other videos thank you for sharing and thank you for the info I appreciate it Mel Lera Falcone

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the video was helpful -- good luck with your repair!

Thank you ! I will try this on my two toyotas that have the same problem

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I missed your comment -- yes, unfortunately it's a common problem, but its not too difficult to repair and you can do them both in one day with all the parts and tools lined up. Good luck and thanks for your comment!

lovely video i cant imagine how difficult must of been to shoot this.

Thank you so much for posting this. Your video is very clear, and I appreciate your straightforward approach. I also liked that the video was quiet, I don't know if you had some sound dampener to reduce echo, but it helped to hear you clearly. My resonator rusted through and snapped in two. I've got a connector holding it in place right now, but my new resonator just arrived, and your video will be a big help as I attempt this repair! Question: you mention the bed to tighten the flange bolts to 32lbs of torque. How do I know when I've done this? Is there a meter you used?

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, I hope the video helps! About the torque value: I pretty much always use a click-style torque wrench, which is a specialized ratchet wrench that clicks when the fastener is torqued to a pre-set value. Chris Fix has a good starte video on click-style torque wrenches: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zapnyq6vpbLFe7g.html You don't *need* a torque wrench for this repair: 32 ft-lbs is tight, but not insanely tight, and the torque value doesn't need to be perfect. For reference: the lugnuts on the Matrix/Corolla are torques to 76 ft-lbs, and you know how tight lug nuts are. I'm just mentioning that as a reference. If you're going to be doing more auto repair, I highly recommend to get some torque wrenches, because while for this partituclar repair the torque isn't critical, there are lots of other fasteners where you want to be sure you have the torque to spec, especially anywhere there's a gasket. I hope that helps! Good luck : )

@andrewkloiber4925

2 жыл бұрын

@@L35inColorado thank you so much!

If I just wanted to replace the flange cut both sides what size replacement flange paint do I need

Great walkthrough, I’m working on a 09 Corolla except my resonator and CAT are welded together with no connecting pipe between and I need to replace this pipe, any idea besides replacing the whole system?

Great video, thanks for putting it together just happened to me! I have all the tools except a heat gun, anything you'd recommend?

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, its a very loud surprise when it happens! If you have torch, that will work, too. You can get a cheap-o heat gun at Harbor Freight for about $12 (use the 20% off coupon): www.harborfreight.com/1500-watt-dual-temperature-heat-gun-5721112-63104.html I like the heat gun because it does make it easier to fit flared end of the new pipe over the cut pipe, but if you can't get a heat gun, check the fit and you could possibly use an exhaust pipe spreader from Autozone (you can rent them for free) if you need it. Yours might fit better than mind did: I needed the heat gun to get the new pipe warm enough to expand a bit so I could slide mine into place, and I'm not very strong, either, so the heat helped me. Good luck!

Super clear and well explained video! I have a exhaust leak from the front and it seems to be leaking down the vent holes between the engine and (manual) transmission bell housing. I just replace the clutch and the rear main seal. Could it be sth wrong with the seal? Thank you very much.

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I missed your comment -- the rear main seal keeps oil in the crankcase, and does not play a role managing exhaust, so I wouldn't worry about the rear main seal causing an exhaust leak. For an exhaust leak, I would check the exhaust manifold gasket (the big gasket between the manifold and head) and the "donut" gasket (the round gasket between the bottom of the manifold and the first exhaust pipe/catalytic converter). That donut gasket is a common leak: I had to replace it on my Matrix. Here is the video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6ypqraulq3HfdI.html Good luck!

This was a GREAT VIDEO!!!!!

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

I hope the video helps -- good luck! : )

Great video!

@L35inColorado

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching! : )

Great video. I have the same problem with my 2006 Corolla

@L35inColorado

8 ай бұрын

Thank you - good luck with your repair! : )

really nice work! and this is such a well put-together video as well. my Matrix failed in the exact same spot. I used the part numbers you mentioned to order the replacements and should hopefully have it installed over the weekend! do you mind if I ask if this repair has held up over the last 4 years? thanks for making this excellent repair tutorial!

@L35inColorado

7 ай бұрын

Everything has held up well - I haven't had any issues with this repair over these 4 years and probably 20K miles. I would have mostly suspected that if there was to be an issue, it would have likely manifested as an exhaust leak at that front-most connection where the new pipe is joined to the old/cut pipe, since I didn't weld it and just used the Permatex and clamp as shown in the video. But, I haven't had an issue - no issues at all! I'd speculate that the Permatex 80355 likely helped, but I don't know for sure, as I haven't really used that stuff too much (but I do like Permatex in general). Make sure to de-burr/remove any rough edge that might interfere with sliding the parts together when it comes time, and heat up one side so that you can work quickly to get the pieces seated. I hope that helps - thanks for watching, and good luck! : )

@tekdragon

7 ай бұрын

@@L35inColorado thank you for replying and thats great to hear it has held up so solidly! my uncle that has alot more experience than me feels like the Permatex isn't necessary, and that it will pretty quickly rust-seal itself anyways. for the fitting, his advice is to sand the existing pipe really well and use some oil lubricant that will burn off after installation, but I showed him your trick with the heatgun so we may end up doing that as well! and i was able to get the actual Walker clamp recommended for mating to old pipe so hopefully that will work out :)

@L35inColorado

7 ай бұрын

@@tekdragon Nice! Sounds like you have a good plan! : ) 👍

Awesome video

@L35inColorado

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for watching! : )

Excellent explanation!!!!

Super thorough!

this video is well scripted, filmed, edited and produced. great work. very common issue indeed

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck!

Great video. I'm gonna do this to my wife's carolla this week.I was wondering how your exhaust project is holding up after a few years of driving with it. Thanks

@L35inColorado

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The exhaust repair has held up well - it hasn't required any further repair, and there are no exhaust leaks. I've put about 20K miles on that Matrix since the repair. I hope that helps - thanks for watching : )

sweet, thanks. Going to the junkyard with my sister to help her grab a muffler and this prepares me.

@L35inColorado

8 ай бұрын

Nice -- good luck at the yard! Thanks for watching : )

@samsonheisey3115

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for the well wishes :) Got the muffler to its new home.

Mine broke literally exact same spot lol thank you

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Ah man -- well, at least yours lasted a couple years longer than mine! : ) Thanks for watching, and good luck!

thanks I have used the nikson flange before too they work if you need to be cheap.

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that tip -- great! : )

Please and please I am confused my Toyota matrix xr 2003 sin I bought the check engine light is on, on the exhaust pipe I can only found one catalyst converter and one 02 sensor and the resonator base on the review I watched from channel I can see that it comes with two catalyst converter and one 02 sensor is between them, I just want know if it have been removed I can see that it supposed comes with two cat. And one 02 sensor between them. Thanks I need your reply please

Hey good work!

@L35inColorado

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for watching : )

Had exactly this failure, fortunate enough to solder it back together.

4:45 always wondered how to get that old exhaust donut out

FYI the original toyota pipe is stainless the walker pipe is galvanize and it won't last as long as the original other then that great video and PS harbor freight now sales an exhaust bracket removing tool

@L35inColorado

Жыл бұрын

Great - thanks for adding your tips, and thanks for watching! : )

You did a great job. However when you cut all you have to do is measure from the welds

Thank you.

I will be attempting this fix today! Thank you for the video! I'm sure my neighbors will be hearing some colorful language coming from my garage 😂

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, the colorful language will be while you're fitting the new pipe over the old one! If you have a buddy, it helps a lot to have extra help for that one part. Be sure to read through the comment thread of Alan James Beagley below, which gives some good detail. Good luck with your repair, and please post back with any tips/info

@MadGhost58

4 жыл бұрын

I just got my repair done and it went better than I thought! I didn't have a hard time sliding the new resonator over the existing pipe (which was weird) and I found out my muffler was forming a crack in the same location as my resonator. So I replaced both of them with Walker models and found out the walker muffler doesn't have nuts welded to the back of the flange like the old muffler did. So forming a flush connection between the two was a bitch but it looks good and tight so I'm hoping for the best! I also heard puting anti-sieze lub on welds and the pipes helps protect it some so I put some one around the welds and we're the cracks formed on the old muffler and resonator. I'll let you know if anything comes up with my repair but thanks again! My only recommendation is make sure to check the muffler too when you have it off. I almost missed the cracks forming in that! Also those bolts take 10mm nuts just in case you have to replace the muffler.

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

​@@MadGhost58 Thanks for posting back -- I'm glad it went well, and great catch in finding those cracks on your muffler! So far I'm very impressed with the Permatex exhaust sealer that I showed in the video, so if your seal at the muffler does leak, perhaps you can try it. But it sounds like you have it under wraps, so you should be a-okay. Thanks again for posting your tips!

@MadGhost58

4 жыл бұрын

@@L35inColorado Thanks! like I said, your video and you actually commenting back fast really helped! The lub I got to was also permatex and it works nice! The lub didn't say it needed to be heated to cure but the fact it was always wet until the muffler heated up confirmed my assumption that it too needed to be heated up to actually cure. I was thinking of using the sealant at that connection point too if I need! There is a guard above the muffler and resonator that had a bolt rust out during my change so for now I have it safety wired to a solid connection until I can get that rusted bolt out and replaced with a new one. Had me worried because there was a large rattling sound coming from underneath but I found out it was just that guard bouncing on the pipes. I'll keep you updated if I notice anything wrong with what I did to better help others. Just did a test drive where I tested all that the best I could and it held up. As long as winter doesn't destroy it again, I should be (fingers crossed) good! This job would have cost around $315 for a shop to do just the resonator side and I did this all for around $200! Thanks again and take care!

Hi I have a 2010 Toyota carolla. The resonator and catalytic converter are right next to each other. Will I still be able to do this project? There's no pipe In between like yours. I ordered the part. I have it, but I don't know. Will it work if I cut it off?I mean I will have to cut into the old resonator to make it work. Will there be a pipe inside the old resonator if I cut into it?

@L35inColorado

Жыл бұрын

What part did you order (part number and description)? I'm assuming that your '10 Corolla has the same issue as shown in the video, where the flange at the muffler rusted out, so you're looking for a solution to reconnect the pipe behind the resonator to the muffler, correct? To answer your question - no, don't cut into the resonator because you will not be able to re-seal it, and yes, the resonator has multiple layers and is not intended to be cut into for any reason. They are pretty much useless once cut open. Instead, only cut the simple, straight pipe that runs between the exhaust components. If there's not enough pipe between the cat and the resonator to cut there, then you still have other options: - you can leave the old resonator in place and cut behind it; - you can see if there's a flange-only kit and cut/repair at the flange only; - you can bring the parts to an exhaust shop and see if there's enough room for them to weld in the new part (instead of using the clamp method shown in the video - welding requires less "slack" on the pipe). I hope that helps! : )

Before your repair, does you engine creates a "tic tic tic" noise like a lifter valve issue? I try to find out whether I have exhaust issue instead of engine issue. I have noisy tapping noise but may be exhaust leak related. Thanks for the video. Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to you too! These engines are noisy and tappy even under normal conditions: did the tapping started recently, or has it always been like that?

@callmebackfriday2

2 жыл бұрын

@@L35inColorado It started 2-3 weeks ago. It was tapping sound but car "seems" runs ok but now I am so sad because the taping noise get louder and louder and then today I have rough idle when stopped, then 30 min ago while checking the spark plugs/coil (all seems ok). I restarted the car again and she finally throws me a CEL's P0304 -cylinder 4 misfire. I guess I have to bring to the shop now for sure. I believed something go bad on the rocker arm or valve needs adjustment. Wish me luck that I do not need a new engine. :-(

same on 2007 corolla s guys (pipe layout anyways) don't know if sizes are the same

You sound like you could be a character in adventure time

@L35inColorado

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I don't know what "adventure time" is, but thanks for watching! : )

So this would work on a 2006 Toyota Matrix?? Great vid by the way!

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, the Matrix you see in the video is an '06. Good luck!

I regret replacing the oem by this walker. Walker is crap.After 1 year all welding joint and clamped joint have heavy rust. Also the end of walker pipe are expanded. I recommend using the second choice that she show at the end. Don’t cut the oem one.

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I'm sorry that happened to you! But thank you for sharing so others can consider your experience!

Nice patience. 😊

@L35inColorado

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for watching! : )

Hello, do you know the part number for the ball flange kit you suggested as an alternative repair? Thanks in advance.

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

I don't have an exact part number, because I didn't measure the pipe diameters back there. But here is an example pair of Walker ball flange replacement ends (male and female), which would work as a pair: Walker 41722: www.summitracing.com/parts/wlk-41722/overview/ Walker 41725: www.summitracing.com/parts/wlk-41725/ It says that those are for 2.25" pipes -- so, measure the pipes (where you'd cut), and check the outside diameter, because it looks like those are intended to slip over the existing pipes. I would also give Walker a call or email to verify what they mean by the dimensions (to be sure you get the correct set). Walker is really good about getting back to customers. Good luck!

@bongeex

4 жыл бұрын

L35 in Colorado thanks!

@user-xf1kx5ss9w

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, did you find the right one?

The exhaust on my Corolla isn't blowing but around the centre pipe/backbox joint is rattling at idle and goes away when you rev. No heat shields are touching and drives fine. Not blowing either. Maybe somewhere around the joint there's a hairline crack or the flange gasket is rattling inside.

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, perhaps like you said there's a crack inside. On mine, it appears that the inner flange was the first thing to go. You mentioned that you checked the heat shields -- did the heat shield by the muffle also have clearance? I had a case once where that heat shield was touching the muffler and causing a rattle.

@jaggass

3 жыл бұрын

@@L35inColorado I've had the exhaust looked at and need a new one in the future as a weld that holds the cat and in middle silencer has cracked along with small hole in the pipe. I'm going to have it welded until i've got enough money for a new exhaust.

@jaggass

Жыл бұрын

The flange broke away like this and had to chisel out the old exhaust gasket. Had a new pipe and flange welded onto the existing middle silencer (Resonator) as that's still good. I do need new hangers as the centre pipe smacks the crossmember when starting up. It does seem that the lead exhaust gasket and water cause the flanges to rust out and break off. I got 17 yrs out of the original one.

I had the same exact issue. Thank you for the video. It was very well made, informative and easy to follow. Now, is it okay to join the broken part back to the muffler side using "J-B Weld SteelStik Steel-Reinforced Epoxy Putty Stick". ( I am asking this as a temporary fix till the new resonator gets here from Amazon.) Thank you again.

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad the video helps! As for the SteelStik: as a temporary repair, maybe give it a shot, and update us with how it works. I have used RectorSeal's EP products ("EP" is epoxy putty, which are similar to SteelStik) and have had good results, as emergency fixes. One case was a small hole in a steel coolant pipe and another case was a copper household cold water pipe with a pinhole leak, so both of those were pressurized fluid applications and the RectorSeal worked well. I think SteelStik is as good as RectorSeal, though I haven't used it myself. Good luck!

@zmarssojourner7435

3 жыл бұрын

@@L35inColorado Hi, sorry for the delayed reply. So I had to use 2 J B weld steel stik epoxy sticks. The joint lasted for 3 days/ 60 miles. The JB steel stick putty broke off at the same exact stop. It probably couldn't take the vibrations. Anyway, I bought a new resonator. Also got a new muffler. I figured might as well change the muffler too cause the muffler is just as badly rusted. Also bought a pipe cutter for exhaust pipes from Amazon. Will work on the car over memorial day weekend. Thanks again for the video.

@L35inColorado

3 жыл бұрын

@@zmarssojourner7435 Wow, that's wild! Thanks for the update -- you did a great experiment for everyone else to learn from! Good luck with the repair this weekend : )

@zmarssojourner7435

3 жыл бұрын

@@L35inColorado Hi! So I went ahead and replaced the resonator. I also replaced the muffler. I used a widely available pipe cutting tool that I bought from Amazon. ( OEMTOOLS 27045 Tailpipe Cutter, Exhaust Pipe Cutter Chain Tool Works with Tailpipe On or Off Vehicle, Exhaust Tail Pipe Cutter) It took about 30 wiggles back and forth with the pipe cutting tool. The rubber hangers took way too long to get out even with using the appropriate tool. I used Lisle 38350 Exhaust Hanger Removal Pliers from Amazon. I did take out the rear passenger side wheel to get easier access to one of the rubber hangers that hold up the muffler. I also used that thermal compound that you mentioned in the video. I finished the entire process with a U clamp that was exactly like yours. I must say that the holes for the muffler bolts are much bigger. The provided nut just kept sliding out of the bolt hole. Walker told me to use Walker Exhaust 35129 Exhaust Bolt and Spring which is what I used. Thank God, I had a few washers lying around since 10 years and they came in very useful. I would like to give you a little something for your video and advice. Is there any way to send you some $$ ? Do you have patreon? My other option is to send St. Jude’s children hospital $25 in your name. P.S. I got 3 quick questions for you. 1) I hear a rumbling sound while driving now. The sound is in sync with the car RPM. It sounds more RPMish while going faster and is less RPMish while going slower. What do you think might be the issue? 2) Wont vibrations loosen the U clamp bolts? Should I Loctite them? 3) How do I find the correct flange nuts that were supposed to mate the muffler and the resonator. Seems like WALKER give the wrong nuts with the bolts. As said above, the bolts just slide out of the bolt holes. Thank you

@zmarssojourner7435

3 жыл бұрын

@@L35inColorado Just got a reply email from walker. the thread pitch for the bolts is is M8 X 1.25. So people who have their nuts falling through the hole need to buy is M8 X 1.25 flange nuts.

Gave you a like just for the comments.

Apparently you don't need the spring loaded bolts ?

i got the same problem but mines broken from the rear box. i guess am kinda lucky as its broken from the rear

@L35inColorado

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your repair!

This is great and you are awesome @L35inColorado - thank you so much for doing this!!

@L35inColorado

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching! : )