How to repair rusted/broken exhaust pipe flange cheap

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This is a cheap alternative for fixing a rusted exhaust flange. Especially if your vehicle might be less in value than the parts needed to fix it properly!

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  • @JohnathanLaFey
    @JohnathanLaFey6 ай бұрын

    had to comment on this, just finished this fix today, worked perfectly, it sounds like a brand new car now by comparison. thanks for this

  • @vicinvesta8349

    @vicinvesta8349

    5 ай бұрын

    Had that. Lasted about a year.

  • @jeffkinder6865
    @jeffkinder68653 жыл бұрын

    I'm no where near a mechanic but I'm tired of spending money on someone else to fix my stuff so I go to youtube and you sir saved me a huge headache today thank you

  • @tomgill9467
    @tomgill946710 ай бұрын

    Thanks. You asked, "How long is this thing gonna last?" My 1997 Grand Marquis has 466,000 miles on it, and I am just now fixing the same issue on the passenger side! That exhaust lasted a long time!

  • @ryanlucero6066
    @ryanlucero60663 ай бұрын

    Man... this video had saved me hundred bucks as I DIYed it too. My 2014 outback had same old rotted pipe to muffler flanges. Same thing i did grind and cut the rusted bolt leaving me without anything to anchor the new bolt. I used the split flanges. My trouble is the gasket, air still leaking despite tightening the flanges. I applied a little bit of putty and made the good seal.

  • @SS-jy9sh
    @SS-jy9sh3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent method to fix a broken exhaust flange when dealing with broken/frozen bolts!!!

  • @stage2neon
    @stage2neon3 жыл бұрын

    Didn't know these existed. Thank you very much!! That saved boat loads of time and headache.

  • @samsylvain5429
    @samsylvain54293 жыл бұрын

    Was worth waiting till the end. I was looking at my broken off bolt head like how the hell am I gonna drill that out. Thanks

  • @johndc2998
    @johndc2998 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the video sir, very informative and helpful. Sure maybe it could be trimmed in length but we're all human and you made many very good points that may have been missed if the video was trimmed. Thanks again for the great video!

  • @blaisegamer1262
    @blaisegamer12624 жыл бұрын

    You just saved me a messed up hand and a head ache thanks bro

  • @Ratlins9
    @Ratlins95 ай бұрын

    This is the exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for making this video, you saved me a considerable amount of money.

  • @joe_zupko
    @joe_zupko3 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t even know that piece existed. Ended up cutting the flanges off and using adapter pipes before

  • @tw1081
    @tw10813 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Very cool video. I actually do have a few personal vehicle that is "not even worth it", but I do have $20! I am taking a flange apart on a 1989 Honda tomorrow and was wondering if I can braze the muffler rust hole along the seam and then stumbled on your video. My second concern is whether there is a gasket in that flange I soaked today, so now I know a bit more about what I am up against and how to deal with it when I screw up. It's easiest that way than getting my computer keys all greasy. Thanks for taking the time to school us. I din't know there was such a repair clamp and would have welded on a new plate with 2 holes. I like your way better. Very clever on how to use two and stagger the old studs.

  • @birkhagurung8493
    @birkhagurung8493 Жыл бұрын

    Wow... you are the best Instructor ... this video helped me fix my issue of exhaust pipe..... !!!!

  • @Jossejagguar
    @Jossejagguar2 жыл бұрын

    Your video helped me a lot. Now I'm gonna fix my car. Thank you.

  • @j.s.2419
    @j.s.241919 күн бұрын

    FYI, sometimes the bolts won't clear the flange. I just tried this. I have a 2006 Honda Accord and it has a 3 bolt flange. I got the flange repair kits that were the same size as the pipe, 2in, but maybe I should've gotten the 2 1/4 because it just wouldn't work. I'm just taking it to a shop now because I don't have a good way to get the car up high enough anyway. It's too tight with a jack and jack stands. Total PITA.

  • @michaeljameslawrence2965
    @michaeljameslawrence29652 ай бұрын

    Great fix J La, I suppose you have to be fairly creative when it comes to mechanic's, my brand new bike out the show room is cutting out and leaking oil from the cylinder head onto the exhaust and flange, maybe from over filled engine oil, i am hoping it can be fixed

  • @Hello-pl2qe
    @Hello-pl2qe3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, Ive been having the same idea but wasnt sure if it would work. Ill be ordering some now.

  • @colinkennedy908
    @colinkennedy9083 жыл бұрын

    Good info. Great delivery. Thanks

  • @SneakerShow24
    @SneakerShow242 жыл бұрын

    You just saved me $200 on my Infiniti!! Thank you!

  • @Greg-tj8rg
    @Greg-tj8rg3 жыл бұрын

    Buying a sheet of material and making your own gasket, brilliant. I should start doing this for oil plug crush gaskets.

  • @kylewilliams6090

    @kylewilliams6090

    3 жыл бұрын

    What kind of material is this

  • @slipknotjake
    @slipknotjake Жыл бұрын

    Drilling out ground off bolts is the easiest thing ever, especially when you have a bay like this, but the universal flange connectors are genius!

  • @frenchblueee
    @frenchblueee3 жыл бұрын

    Man thank you so much for this!!!

  • @dtm8073
    @dtm80737 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing, learn something new every day. Cheers!

  • @impulsetraining1341
    @impulsetraining13412 жыл бұрын

    Life saver, thank you 👍

  • @tomlarocque4720
    @tomlarocque47204 ай бұрын

    THANK YOUUUUUU :) Saved me a lot of money !

  • @bramblebop1904
    @bramblebop1904 Жыл бұрын

    Very instructive, thanks.

  • @lorenreyes2855
    @lorenreyes28552 жыл бұрын

    Someone was kind enough to steal my catalytic converter! They chop the flange in half. Thanks for the great information!

  • @JLafix

    @JLafix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Holy cow. Good luck

  • @fishandreptileinfo
    @fishandreptileinfo2 жыл бұрын

    Great video J La, very informative. (UK)

  • @johnr8013
    @johnr80134 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, gonna go give this a try, heading to autozone now! get my Suzuki x-90 nice a quiet, sounds like a fart in a tin can right now.

  • @Josh-zy3lq

    @Josh-zy3lq

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @SimonKillam
    @SimonKillam4 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful thank you!

  • @thitran9637
    @thitran96372 жыл бұрын

    Great tip. Thanks.

  • @DJahriLionfish
    @DJahriLionfish4 жыл бұрын

    Great idea THANX

  • @DataWaveTaGo
    @DataWaveTaGo4 жыл бұрын

    Great tip! Thanks!!!!

  • @joseluissanchez2273
    @joseluissanchez2273 Жыл бұрын

    Gracias esto es exactamente lo que andaba buscando

  • @gerardjones7881
    @gerardjones78812 жыл бұрын

    this is what I'm doing now. had to order the second flange as the ears are rusted away. had to use 4 inch bolts but it's looking good to go.

  • @jeremywhitehead219
    @jeremywhitehead2192 жыл бұрын

    What is the name of that front part that runs up in the engine

  • @kenwittlief255
    @kenwittlief255 Жыл бұрын

    cut the old flanges off completely, get an exhaust pipe adapter, they are about 5 inches long, they fit over the ends of both pipes, and you put two U clamps on and you are done. You can also get the adapters to match two different size exhaust pipes if necessary. Advanced Auto has them in stock all the time.

  • @crowznest438
    @crowznest438 Жыл бұрын

    Handy tip about the split flanges. And, "sheets of exhaust material" - what exactly is the name of that, please?

  • @stoveguy2133
    @stoveguy21337 ай бұрын

    I bought a car with a 100% new exhaust. Cats, Down pipes, resonators muffs sweet.

  • @leecresai2313
    @leecresai23133 жыл бұрын

    yes that what i need.

  • @mcw1906
    @mcw1906 Жыл бұрын

    Water was coming out of mine also. I had an engine swap and it was squirting out of the flange after an engine swap.same pipes just when we put them back together, there was all the water. My friend did all of work and unfortunately he had left out of state and probably could have told me what was happening

  • @ScottATL999
    @ScottATL9992 ай бұрын

    Great idea! Are the bolt holes far enough apart where these 2-bolt split flanges would fit over a 3-bolt flange without it blocking the bolts?

  • @JLafix

    @JLafix

    2 ай бұрын

    Not sure on three, but I'm sure they make a 3 hole split flange

  • @ScottATL999

    @ScottATL999

    2 ай бұрын

    They do make 3 bolt split flanges, but to use it to clamp over the existing flange like in the video may not work as the bolts will be blocked by the old flange from connecting to the othwr piece. The 2-bolt piece being an oval may work though as it's holes might clear the old flange.

  • @lambster4972
    @lambster4972 Жыл бұрын

    i like your "lift" lol

  • @DieselZee
    @DieselZee3 жыл бұрын

    What did you use to cut the flange bolts to get the two exhaust pipes apart? Sawzall?

  • @JLafix

    @JLafix

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can't remember sawsall or a cut off wheel

  • @alejandrogonzalez-hc7xl
    @alejandrogonzalez-hc7xl6 күн бұрын

    Como se llaman las abrazaderas??

  • @tw1081
    @tw10813 жыл бұрын

    I especially enjoyed the excessive!!

  • @bigbitch420
    @bigbitch4202 жыл бұрын

    i over tighten and stripped the bolt and it still leaks 😭

  • @gerardjones7881
    @gerardjones78812 жыл бұрын

    tried it 4 times these past 3 weeks, still leaks, tried the clamps with muffler cement to seal it, still leaks. Gonna try with red hi temp silicone today, beyond that I don't know what else I can do.

  • @consciousobjector2507

    @consciousobjector2507

    Жыл бұрын

    Did it work?

  • @PUEBLOSphilip
    @PUEBLOSphilip4 жыл бұрын

    What was the brand of the flange kit? Thanks

  • @JLafix

    @JLafix

    4 жыл бұрын

    I do not know the brand name but I bought it at AutoZone. And I'm sure most places like that will carry it

  • @mgamga9476

    @mgamga9476

    4 жыл бұрын

    If he bought it in AutoZone, it is called Sure Bilt Heavy duty split flange. AutoZone carries them it was only $4.99 each

  • @mrnoquestion1007

    @mrnoquestion1007

    4 жыл бұрын

    MGA MGA Thank you sir

  • @voxpopuval
    @voxpopuval3 жыл бұрын

    Wish I could hire you to work on my corroded 2006 Camry! Is there anything I can spray on the exhaust pipe to prevent further damage. Ah! The Great North East where the salt the roads all winter long.

  • @JLafix

    @JLafix

    3 жыл бұрын

    I swear by fluid film it's a little pricey at 8 to $10 a can but that stuff's phenomenal at stopping rust from progressing

  • @JLafix

    @JLafix

    3 жыл бұрын

    O cheese I just re read the comment Spraing anything on an exhaust pipe will do nothing. It will just burn off

  • @reallifeengineer7214

    @reallifeengineer7214

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try 2-part brake paint. For example, G2. This is brushed on. But you need to clean the pipe first.

  • @bman4life956
    @bman4life9563 жыл бұрын

    I mean what's the name of the product

  • @JLafix

    @JLafix

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dont know...probably dorman product...exhaust flange repair kit

  • @bman4life956

    @bman4life956

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks but they don't make them in my size my pipe too big

  • @bman4life956

    @bman4life956

    3 жыл бұрын

    Need like a 4incher

  • @Chevy-hw6lw
    @Chevy-hw6lw4 жыл бұрын

    Cadillac converter? I thought I was the only one who calls it that ! Lol

  • @saulgodoy1358

    @saulgodoy1358

    4 жыл бұрын

    I got a very similar situation, thanks for the video.! Helps!

  • @davidelliott5843
    @davidelliott5843 Жыл бұрын

    Why not slice the flange wings off the old pipes? They look dangerously sharp. Just lop off and bolt up the spot flanges.

  • @thomasfrank9795
    @thomasfrank97954 жыл бұрын

    too much excessive talking,but helpful.

  • @HeadxxxHunter

    @HeadxxxHunter

    Жыл бұрын

    Helped me actually.

  • @consciousobjector2507

    @consciousobjector2507

    Жыл бұрын

    disagree.

  • @davidelliott5843

    @davidelliott5843

    Жыл бұрын

    Helpful but could have been 1/4 the length.

  • @sadotcharbonneau-lachance4097
    @sadotcharbonneau-lachance40972 жыл бұрын

    I died at $1500 Thanks

  • @dennistaylor3796
    @dennistaylor37963 жыл бұрын

    I bought a gasket today $10

  • @centroamericasvr3199
    @centroamericasvr31993 ай бұрын

    Fh

  • @albundybudbundy3714
    @albundybudbundy37143 жыл бұрын

    Imma do this and imma do that. Almost 8 mins , And then back to work. Talk less bruh. Geez

  • Жыл бұрын

    Ok do the job to much bla bla to make time and money .. lol im joking

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