Man, you're one of a kind! The majority of muffler shops & mechanics will never attempt to do what you're doing, by repairing the pipe. They just replace the whole thing with an aftermarket.

you did a good job,it not easy to weld on the vehicule

Nice job 👍 done the same thing myself a few times. That’s what you get working on old vehicles I know about that one. Nice cosy little workshop you got there 👍

@PhillipBailey

2 жыл бұрын

It's an organized chaos...

I need to get one of those magnetic heaters. I would tackle more stuff if I had one. Interesting about the factory double walled pipe! Hence the high price vs normal single walled pipe! Nice fit in the flex pipe. On to the exhaust manifold now! Still cheaper than a couple vehicle payments

@PhillipBailey

2 жыл бұрын

Yes double wall pipe is common to minimize the noise. A lot of people don't realize this and wonder why the replacement pipe seems louder. Customer is contemplating the manifold repair. If it wasn't such a PITA labour wise I might consider might welding it with no guarantees...

I’m currently on my 2nd after market one that now needs replaced. I have a 2006 located in upper Midwest. This is 3 failures in 3-4 years. Looking back I would have been better off buying OEM on the first repair.

@PhillipBailey

Жыл бұрын

Yes or a better quality aftermarket stainless flex. I was recently at a car show and found a source for better quality AM flexes. I'll try post a link to them later tonight.

I've welded up stainless cracked manifolds with mild steel .030 mig with excellent results. I would like to get your opinion on battery disconnecting to protect electronics. I have done it all ways and with the ground within a short distance of the welding process never had a problem with electronic damage. I believe the battery acts as a buffer to help with any voltage spikes.

@PhillipBailey

2 жыл бұрын

I'm my opinion I'd leave the battery connected, locate your ground as close to the weld source as possible. I've never had a problem so far. Mind you I don't do a significant amount of welding either. Some exhaust work or manifold stud removal etc. It might be worth a try to weld up the manifold. I remember many years ago trying this with stainless wire and it kept recracking as it cooled. Mild steel might be more forgiving. That manifold is not cheap as you know.

It seems the OEM flex pipes last much longer (> 6 years) than the aftermarket ones (~ 2 years). Are there OEM quality (aftermarket) flex pipes available? Are they Stainless steel or other higher quality metal?

@PhillipBailey

Жыл бұрын

I've never been able to source anything better than walker.

By any chance do u know the OD of the double sided wall pipe ? And the OD of the inside ? Great repair sir 👌

@PhillipBailey

2 жыл бұрын

Not exactly sure but the universal repair flex I used had a 2 inch inside diameter. Here is a link...www.finditparts.com/products/540211/walker-exhaust-51021

@Joserocha-wm9de

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhillipBailey I have to do same exact thing but on my 03 Camry 4 cyl but im not sure if the exaust has double wall or if its normal single wall

Wow. If I were looking at that car as a used car purchase and saw the underside of it, I would run. So much rust! How do Canadians keep on top of these climate-related rust repairs?

@PhillipBailey

Жыл бұрын

Scrap the car after 10 to 12 years unless you religiously undercoat it but even that does not stop it...

@theresedillon6717

Жыл бұрын

@@PhillipBailey what about waxoil? Does that work?

@PhillipBailey

Жыл бұрын

@theresedillon6717 that helps but unfortunately it does not get everywhere so wherever it's missed rusts.

Nice video👍👍👍👍

My 2000 Sienna break exact same place as yours. Do you think the pipe is same size as 2006?

@PhillipBailey

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure sorry. I doubt it. You could check if the pipe is the same part number.

high heat paint on the mesh?

@PhillipBailey

2 жыл бұрын

Can't hurt...