Dodge Caravan: Leaking Exhaust Flange (Rusted Out Bolts)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video I bring you along as I fix a ladies loud exhaust on her Chrysler Town and Country. A visual inspection revealed a rust out flange bolt creating the leak. It is an easy fix assuming you have a torch.
-Enjoy!
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Eric, you can make a simple video of you battling two stuck nuts entertaining and enjoyable. Whatever you make from YT per video is nothing compared to the priceless fun and knowledge we all get out here.
8:15 AM, and the torch is out………It’s going to be a gooood day, or “🎶there’s a hot time in the old town tonight🎶.😳😀
Spot welded nuts that you can't get to are the ones that break off easily.
#truth
Superseded by one’s that are stripped out
So true
For sure, that and the inaccessible caged nuts that are contained by the weakest metal cage known to man
bonus points for the ones for lower control arms that are inside the crossmember!
Mrs. O is a good woman for sure, and you are a good man. Ya'll are what a relationship should be
I never thought I'd watch a video of a mechanic burning nuts for 15 minutes, you know why he's so popular because he is a nice guy and honest and people see that
I'm not going to lie, when I first read your comment, I thought it said blowing nuts 😂😂😂. I yelped out loud
Man I tell you what Eric. You have got me loving Astro tools. My in laws got me the 52SLC for Christmas and it's the best light I've ever had. And I've ordered a bunch more of their tools, and went up to Summit racing to get a back probe kit and other stuff and got more astro tools there. It's a 2 hour drive to summit for me but it's well worth it. And I'm now super knowledgeable on circuits and how they work and testing them and using my alldata for OEM info. Thank you sir, you are a godsend and a damn awesome dude!
Get the Astro Nano sockets, while you're at it. Game changing in tight spaces.
@@brandonsimunac bought them at summit the other day!
I've said it in multiple videos, but It goes along with your statement, sir. That Eric belongs teaching more than running his own shop. His value to others, "in my opinion" would be better served, creating more top quality mechanics like himself. Hopefully, if he retires, he will give it some thought. I mean, he's already teaching people through TH-cam, so a classroom should be easy peazy.
My main complaint is that the battery isn't designed to be replaceable. I've got a cheaper Braun version, which uses a standard lithium battery that can swapped in like 10 seconds. I actually keep a couple on a charger so I can just swap them out for nonstop use.
Mrs. O real good to you. She takes good care of you
Every time I see one of the rusted-out buckets you work on, I remember why I don't miss Indiana. Good work on your behalf as always.
...or me Minnesota. A great state to be FROM 😏😎👍🏻
....or me Michigan. Now a "Florida Man".
@@gregeconomeier1476 Mississippi for me. Be well.
Here in upstate NY we have plenty of snow and salt and rust. However, we don't really get big tornadoes or hurricanes or earthquakes, so it's not all bad. It's the oppressive government and taxes here that's really killing us. Geographically, it's quite nice.
@@Krankie_V Sorry Hoss, but y'all keep voting in those politicians. I don't feel bad for you at all. Change the folks in Albany if you don't like the way they run New York. Just saying.
I look forward to watching your videos every day
11:40 How many times has someone gone to a dishonest shop, only to have your nuts cut off? Nice, honest work, Eric.
Glad you were VICtorious in getting the nuts free. As someone who has DIY'ed a flange like that, it was a lot of Dremel work.
I did one recently and drilled the bolts out. They were mostly gone and just rusty metal blocking the holes. What a nightmare, had to wedge the flange in place, drill it while using a 3ft bar pushing on the back of the drill for leverage. Never again haha.
Damn, you are making bank with all these Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep vehicles! Pretty soon, you will be able to leave PRNY for sunnier, warmer, and rust free days!
Oh Eric...Vic is an awesome helper when it comes to exhaust work, he always brings the mediation team of Oxygen and Acetylene with him. The mediation event is usually brief and Vic always wins!
Eating up torch gases... I was starting to doze off
Loved “It’s a quarter after eight and I’ve already got the torch out” aka the gas axe
Eric O and Vic are the man.
Keep it coming
SMA
Question from a noob... how come the oxy doesn't melt the flange too?
I'm a DYIer and my vocabulary helps me a lot!
"Quarter after 8 and I already have the torch out."
It's gonna be a great day!!
That coffee mug is so true. Everyone thinks the problem they have is more important than what anyone else has and YOU need to fix it now.
I like to say your piss poor planning does not make it my emergency.
Eric you jinx yourself when you said its going to be a quick easy job. Great channel , keep up the good work!
Liked this video before I even watched it because I already knew it was going to be good, as usual. Great content as always!
So I take the car to a shop and ask, "Can you cut my nuts off?" Hmmm...hopefully it all works out...
GOD Pray for the Old Chrysler and Dodge products. 😬👍 I got Upgraded into a Dodge Caravan down in Florida and it was a Nice Solid Ride Vs. Crappy Cavalier.🤪
Victor to the rescue again.
Good job Mr. O!
Good job Mr O. That hot tea looked good....
@13:14 I love that cup!!! Where can I buy one?? Eric O, you are not just an excellent mechanic, but you are also a great diagnostician!! Not just your average Parts thrower!!!
Mrs. O, you have a rare gem there! Mr. O, you have a rare gem there! Two rare gems in one little town in the Peoples State of New York?? Makes one want to move there!! God Bless you two!!! 😄😄😄
BTW, I hit on your merch link and was saddened to not find that cup!!😒😒😒
I used a map gas torch and a stripped nut remover hammered on the red hot nut and the air hammer and got mine off my Hondooo they were not welded but they were welded on by rust.
Love how you always take the time to do a professional job, even on a little job like this.
One of my favorites is watching you make these PITA rusted bolts cry uncle! Haha, I need one of these torches soon...for science purposes
Love the coffee mug Mrs O brought you. “Let me just drop everything and fix your shit”
The most important quantity is patience and boy oh boy, you have them!
More please young man !
I love your channel. All the cars look way worse than my own two decades old beater. That's kind of satisfying, in a way.
Best line ever.."well it can't be tight if it's liquid..well damn maybe it can be!" Lol
Torch remains undefeated. Nice mug!
You did that so quickly that I would just bring it in to you to do that thing you do so well!
Blue wrench spoken here. Depending on what you drive, ramps or jack stands can get you high enough to access most exhaust parts.
I’ve used a die grinder to remove the ruminates of the spot welded nuts. As much as I hate Harbor Freight, they sell pneumatic right angle die grinders for $25 on sale.
I'm always jealous of SMA's dual speed lifts!
Shout out to the rad, beautiful,AWESOME MRS.O!
You are very good at getting Victor started.
These dodge vans are by far the most common vehicle on the road in these parts (south Ontario) but not alot of word on their problems. These things must be the Toyota of the north and just keep on ticking
NPR- Ivan would be proud!
Amazing video Mr. O !
Using the Hot Wrench like an artist!
tea up.....lovely..cant beat a cup of tea...good job on the exhaust Eric.
Eric O.
Your getting to the level of Scotty Kilmer.
Nice to watch good techs at work.
Thanks man..
I like these easy repairs and your chatting about it 🙂 You should make a day at the shop, what is happing during a day...
Since Eric asked, As a home DIY'er, I would use a die grinder and a carbide burr, and grind off the vestiges of the old bolt and nut.
Now I understand the fascination of using the torch. Everytime is like the fourth of July... sparklers everywhere!
The Ole Lady’s Avenger is just about ready for the same treatment. I was admiring them last time I was under there.
I've got a Vic just like yours,useful tool in my chest for over 40 years,thanks for your efforts🤗😎🤗😎
Nice repair Eric, and a cup of tee in a " let me just drop everything and fix your shit"
life is good!
I always learn every time I watch your Vids! Thx
oh and I NEED that mug. thanks for spending my money again. :D
Considering the lack of rust I think it's 409 stainless. It's magnetic, isn't shiny like 304, but it takes heat pretty well and resists corrosion. My Nissan has 409 exhaust tubing but in their infinite wisdom, they used plain steel flanges and fasteners. The flange at the back by the muffler rotted out a couple years ago so I replaced it with a coupling and U clamps, but I spent a better part of New Year's weekend under my car fixing what I thought was a blown out doughnut gasket, turns out the flange rotted out and broke free from the pipe.
A good woman yells “ tea is ready “, a GREAT woman brings it out to you, and in your favorite cup !
Gee. That was a hard nut to crack. Luckily, you have Mrs. O. to calm you down. Enjoy your tea. Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!
Your Tundra looked great with the fluid film, I guess the stuff works
I love how aggressive you are with the torch😂 dealing with the same thing on my 13 town and country. Good to know it's not a horrible Job to fix
The torch frees all
The torch skill flexes never disappoint to entertain me, don't worry next one I'll prob see you repair the threads on a bolt with old Vic's laser-like precision
Been taking a few old school square nuts off my restoration project. Like you said, a dremel tool you can cut it 4 times and twist each spot weld loose. Not optimal unless that's the only way. If I had a torch I would have 6 holes to choose from when I bolted it back together.
Loved the cup by the way, isn't that the gist of every mechanics life. At least in the western world I suppose.
Victor master key for the win!
Always handy to have a blue tip 9/16 in the shop.
Also comes in Metric.
Nothing like the old "hot wrench" when you gotta have it!
A step drill works well to clean up the hole, or even delete the nut if you have room to get to it.
And 3 sets of hands
No torch option is just cut the bolt, then the non-fixed flange as long as that is the one with the welded nuts - then fit a 2 piece repair flange, it gets around the lack of torch / welder especially if the flange is corroded to the point it no longer identifies as being suitable to hold your exhaust together.
Your torch skills are legendary! If there were an award for torch achrobatery it would be all you for gold silver and platinum my friend
What a precision with the flame...You are more a doctor, than a mechanic Sir.
Old blue nose to the rescue . Great job
You weild that thar flamethrowerlike @icweld! Nice job Eric!
One of my favorite Eric-isms. "It can't get stuck if it's liquid."
Love the cup! 🤣🤣 Might want to let the owner know the rockers just under the slide are probably toast. As you would say "Ask me how I know" 2008 Grand Caravan at the body shop as I write this. Welcome to the rust belt.
Ohhh the good old gas powered hacksaw!
Dunright Automotive! Right here. Thanks
Glad to see a "simple" job is sometimes not simple even for you.
Gotta love the mug. I can see why it's your favorite !!!! Be safe.
Victor for the win - thank you!
Eric, your skill with that torch is amazing!
Paul (in MA)
Little buggers just didn’t want to cooperate! Vic and big nasty took care of it. Nice!
Always interesting to see a solution to a problem work out satisfactorily. Would be better if the problem didn't exist at all.
I use a shaded face shield when I work with "Victoria". It helps to "save face."
As a fully qualified diy’er id have smashed bashed chiselled and generally made the situation worse, having told my Mrs I’ll be about 30 mins hold my mug, then come to someone like you for a whole new exhaust. 😊
Alas, circumstances have me a day behind on some of my favorite channels, so I'm late to the party on this one. Thanks as always, Eric!!
Happy Tuesday Mr O and family!
Awesome video especially when Vic comes to help
Speaking of nuts and bolts, tractor supply is my favorite place to pick up grade 8 nuts and bolts like that, much cheaper than my local hardware stores and big box stores.
Big box store stainless steel bolts are typically 18-8 stainless unless otherwise noted. 18-8 is soft and rusts just about as fast as a grade 5 bolt.
No reason to use grade 8 bolts for exhaust work.
I purchase boxes of bolts monthly from boltdepot. They’re about 1/3 of the prices of the big box stores.
@@gungadinn I don't know, I've had a different experience up here on the Maine coastline. 18-8 stainless steel hasn't rusted on me yet when used outdoors or under a car. I used some on a heatshield on my old subaru and while they did get dull, they were still rust-free after 3-4 winters. A clear or yellow zinc bolt would never be able to do that.
I just said grade 8 since that's what he used in the video, and honestly they're not much more expensive when you buy grade 8 vs grade 5 by the pound at tractor supply.
Don't feel bad Eric. Couple of years ago did a full system on one for a gentleman. A week later it was sitting parked at a curb in the business district of St. Louis, Mo. Local bad driver boy hit it, knocked it over the curb into a store and totaled it. All the shiny new exhaust looked sad but some of it still had part tape still in place just a little heat discolored. I felt bad for the owner.
still love your honesty thanks
Great video! I absolutely love the Gulf hat! Awesome
I always like your judicious use of the smoke wrench Eric. Unfortunately, that's one tool that I don't have. I have been surprised with what I have been able to do with a plumbers torch and mapp gas though. Do yourself a favor and get an "All Perspectives Induction Headlamp" off of Amazon. Extremely bright and it can be set up for a hand wave to turn it on and off so that if your hands are dirty, you aren't grubbing up the control buttons.
One of the better investments I made in my home garage. Prob set me back $1k though with the bottles and cart.
I've used the motion-controlled headlamps before. Worst idea I ever had....
When you were getting the studs out, I was expecting you to say its amateur hour at SMA 🤣
The soft glow on the vehicle when you light the torch off camera. Relaxing…
Got to love the hot wrench, / gas axe.
Morning Eric 0 😊 Great tips and tricks as always 🤣 lovely seeing the lovely Mrs O especially bringing you a brew lol 😆😘🏴
vic the liquid wrench sweet job
Always nice to see Mrs. O.
Almost impossible to work on exhaust systems in the rust belt, I lived there for over 25 years! Love that torch! You make it look so easy, or VICKIE does!
Small or large, you always do quality work!
Giving Chrysler some lovin' for having at least one quality component - exhaust flange nut welds.
That's another win for the torch 🙂