Exhaust Repair On The Cheap
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video I "sleeve" a ladies exhaust to save her a few bucks and get the car some more time before it needs a whole exhaust system.
-Enjoy!
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Miller v Lincoln making sparks ⚡️
Safety squints 😑
Midas touch 😉💪😎🤫⚡️
Needed some hot rod for the gap🤫😏
Stainless to galvie....arteest😎
That's customer service right there, fixed the issue, saved her money!
Other shops would replace the whole exhaust system; something the customer probably couldn't afford. GOOD CALL on the repair!!!
Those 70K critics would have a stroke if they saw the Campbell's soup can and two hose clamps that held my 62 Fairlane's exhaust together for years!
Hose clamps?? You fancy!!
"Hanging on by a red one" Almost spit out my coffee!! Loved it.
“Just hangin’ on by a Red one up there.” Precision with Attention to Details. Nice.
Those welds look good to me. As you said, that repair will probably last as long as the rest of the exhaust.
He’s underselling that’ll last the lifetime of the vehicle
Ditto.
One thing I’ve learned and I’m sure Eric has learned, everybody is an expert till they have to do the job and cheers to Eric for helping the lady instead of just saying “ gotta replace everything from catback”. the old stuff will out last any “affordable” aluminized pipe you put on
@@WorkableWax It won't. That salt will eat that sleeve in a couple years. But it will finish off the exhaust in a couple years too. He's not kidding about walker exhaust. I'm in the rust belt too but not as bad as he is and I get three years out of a walker exhaust system. My mid pipe rusted off its flange in three years on one of my Subarus. From brand new to rusting off the flange in three years. Stuff takes a beating.
I was welder certified at the Ray Charles Institute of Technology. My professor was Stevie Wonder. Passed me with highest honors. 😂
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Love a good smartass.
@@demonknight7965 Stevie couldn't see any flaws in my weld. 😁
@@jimbeaux1109 🤣
Didn't even watch the video yet, but this is internet welding...Reeeee YOU'RE doing it wrong!!!🤣🤣🤣
It is not called a welder, it is called a comment generator 😂 Works 100% of the time every time
@@SouthMainAuto Do soldering next!!
@@RainmanRaysRepairs oh you animal!
why cant every auto repair shop be as honest and go extra mile to try and save some folks some money.
My local shop was sold to a chain with two pretty boys parked behind monitor all day and they do not repair, only replace. God bless you for making an inexpensive repair to buy her some time.
or u go to a muffler shop... say what u want if its not welding to scrap rusted pipe they will do it
Or “ we can’t weld to that pipe because of the rust and the liability. But for $575 we can change that pipe”.
Apparently no enough people went to your local shop and they sold. Buy local
Warms my heart to see an honest & frugil repair person whom really cares for the customers pocketbook........I've recomended you to several friends for that reason alone....keep up the honest and caring work!
Eric, I've been welding for 61 years and that weld job looked pretty damn good to me! Great customer service! I wish there were more mechanics like you out there!
"We just saved this lady more money in 15 minutes than Geico ever will"... Classic!!! 😂😂😂
I’m a pro welder. It looks good from my house! Nice job.
I know nothing about welding but I'm sure he did something wrong. 😁
Looked good from my loungeroom in Australia too
I can't even solder...but it looks great from the UK. Nice one Eric. :)
Looks good from Philly..
@@bcad4066 I was thinking just the same... 😁
This guy is a rare breed , those around him are very fortunate !
I'm a certified, bonded, fully insured - doin it for 35 years, painter... And I say that weld was freakin beautiful, my guy....
"I know one person that will be happy..." Great comment, Eric!
It doesn't need to be a masterpiece, just welded and sealed. You are a young man with very old school values and morals. It makes my day when you put out a new video, keep em coming!
A man who puts his welds on TH-cam truly does not care about his comments section - brave man
I admire how you look after your customers best interest. Good job!
Erick O for the win. The exhaust repair was cheaper than her next grocery bill. Nicely done
Eric you are an outstanding individual and mechanic. For those of us who can't do what you can, for lack of tools, money or knowledge, you are a blessing to your community. This day and age its hard to know who you can trust. You are a trustworthy man.
That right there is what you call 'engineering a solution'! Cheaper than a new exhaust, saving the customer money, and working wonders for customer relationship. There's way too many places that would want to rip that exhaust off and charge mega bucks for a cheap after-market replacement. This engineered solution is win-win in my book.
Everybody's a welder until it's time to do welding things👊
Great fix eric I'm referring to the pros in the comment section 🙄 😀
THIS GUY IS WHAT I CALL A REAL PERSON SHOWING AND HELPING EVERY ONE. HE IS ENTERTAINING..
Always go the extra mile, I love it. If the critics come out, at least we know they are watching.
If it’s not broken don’t fix it, only fix what’s needed on the exhaust system they all rot out over time. Glad to know you are not a parts changer but a great teacher.
Eric, kudos to you for thinking of the customer and working to save her some money with a repair that will pace or exceed the life of the rest of the system. My thought is that many shops would just chase the money and replace most of the system. regards vic
“Holding on by a red one” lol haven’t heard that term in a long time or “RCH”
love mechanic repair videos
A repair that will last and is economical. Many shops today will not even attempt a repair like this if they can't make a large amount of money. This kind of service is what keeps the customers coming back.
If it doesn't fall apart and doesn't leak your fine. I say you did great.
This guy's almost as good a wise ass as he is a mechanic,I like it!
Good job Eric. I have done similar things in my life for customers and myself. My father used to say poor people have poor ways, they can't always justify spending cash to replace something that still has some useful life left in it. I'm retired now but I love seeing a Tech whos not all about just banging them out for the money. Hang in there Brother, and God Bless.
Sometimes you try to help the customer out and at the same time make sure the car is safe for them to drive! WELL DONE, SIR! Great video!
Explained what a red one is to my wife. The look on her face was priceless.
Looks good to me! Talk about a convenient time, my Dad got home from the store and in his driveway the front left brake hose went. He asked me to fix it and sense I watch your vids was a piece of cake. Just like you he said" might as well replace both while you are there".
Good man. Saving customers money.
From a self taught half *** welder, you are an excellent welder A) and B) customer service, in the fact that you repaired it and saved her money. Ain’t many like you left anymore! Every video you impress me with the fact you are looking out for the customer to save them money. Nearly 50 years ago I went with a friend to visit members of his family in Hornell NY, I believe not to far southwest of you. Pretty country up there
I'm constantly amazed at the breadth of skills that are involved in fixing complex things like cars. Naturally, someone who does one thing their whole career will be an absolute expert at it. But to me, to be pretty good at a bunch of stuff is much more of a feat than to be an expert at one thing. Eric Sir, I think you do an amazing job, especially considering how many different technologies are involved. Thank you for another great video and thanks for sharing 😊
Nice job Eric. That sleeve and welding, as you said, will save her quite a lot of money.
Eric O smashing all 100 TH-cam welding commandments in less than 15 minutes.👍
Thanks Eric. You helped me fix my car myself. The tire shop left off a caliper bolt. So when I discovered it a hundred miles later on a Sunday. I knew what it needed a fixed it
Did you check if the other bolts were tight?
@@dans_Learning_Curve Good Idea. 👍
Whether your welding is good or bad, I can guarantee you that mine looks infinitely worse. ;)
I really appreciate your focus on practical solutions to benefit the customer. If there was to ever be a 'registered fiduciary' title in the automotive repair world, it would be you.
I’m very proud to know there truly caring people still in this world! At first when I started to see you welding without shade protection over your eyes I thought I was going to have to tell you “Wait till your father gets home” But you got the shade on a little later and I’m proud to say don’t have to call Mom. Nice repair!!
"We just saved her more money in 15 minutes than GEICO ever will." Best line I've heard on TH-cam lately.
I own a muffler shop in southern Ontario and I do this all the time. I have a pipe bender make life easier.
I'm hoping to find a shop with a pipe bender to make a system for my 1958 Plymouth Suburban. It's the car in my profile picture.
@@dans_Learning_Curve he's not taking the hint Dan! 🤣🤣🤣
Always take care of the people that take care of you and you will have loyal customers for the life of your business
Eric, you’re a really nice and considerate man. It makes putting your head on a pillow and getting peaceful sleep possible. Your continued is proof of that.
Ya done good bud. Extended the life of the car and didn't break the customer's bank. Now THAT is how it's done. Good on ya!
Eric, you saved her alot of money. In today's time it means so much. Lots of respect to you !!
Erics an ethical guy.....thid town is lucky to have this fellow there.
The only thing I "might" have done differently would be to try to weld the inside of the sleeve on the muffler side before the easier part since it's such a pain to get up over the top. Oh also as a tip: if you spray the rubber of the muffler hangar with brake parts cleaner it makes the rubber slimy so the hangar slips right out or in. When the spray dries the rubber goes right back to being a a tight firm fit. $.02
I think it was 5 or 6 years ago, Eric O gave that same tip about the brake cleaner... Can't remember exactly which video, though...
@@steveo6631 It would be funny if the guy who taught me that trick 3 or 4 years ago learned if from Eric...lol
also one of the few decent uses for wd40.
Dr O keep on keeping on. Would be honored to be one of your customers
When I watch you and Wes and some of the other guys, I'm always amazed at how many experts there are out there. Don't stop making these. I not only learn a lot, but I'm impressed with you and your wife and kids, and enjoy watching the whole shebang.
Saved her hundreds of dollars in a whole new exhust. Nice job!
I love the rolling dialog as the repair goes along, you’re saying’ what we’re thinking! BTW, you’re a way better welder than I am, so count me as a fan.
Eric, love how your expressions are the same as what I would say... " she's just hangin' on by a red one up there". Priceless !
Eric, the conscious thought stream TH-camr.
I can't weld very well at All!
No Eric not everyone can do it, but you do. It's easy to criticize another man's efforts, but I think you do so much better than all those critics. Keep on doing what you do, helping others as much as you can and God's blessing will be on you.
I've been using those Walker sleeves for years in between full replacement of the exhaust, and or collector ends ... and yea, fully welding tops is often a pain ... as usual, I "like" before I even watch the Vid, I have that much faith in SMA, nice to see you do a reasonable fix and save the lady some money ... and your welding skills are great ... *I love the locking pliers ground idea .... I'm in the eastern PA rust belt so exhaust weak spots don't last long
lol That welding is A+ for the working conditions and the quality of metal. I was quite surprised.
A lot better than my poor college student days of using a soup can and coat hanger exhaust repair jobs.
Each time i hear the mig welder fan , i feel the need to start mine lol , love that sound of welding 😎
Congratulations on a satisfied customer
The fact that you see & work on so many cars tells me your experience makes the judgement call on your repair. With the cost of parts being so high the more you can salvage is the more you can save a "happy" customer. Keep doing you!!!
As a guy just learning to weld, I appreciate your welding skills. Keep up the great work!
I'm a self-taught gas welder. Someone else welding overhead is far superior to me being under the spark shower. Fine work, Eric O!
Good job Eric saved her money , she will be back for more work
Your welding talents are better than mine. You did a great job Eric, no matter what the critics may say....
I was just discussing this with my 30 year old son yesterday. Back in the 1980's and before we had a bunch of chain muffler stores in the U.S. Then the manufacturers started using stainless exhaust systems, and the whole ballgame changed. The last exhaust I had worked on was our 1992 Eagle Premier, and it came from the factory with a clamp on the muffler so I only paid $49 for a muffler and clamp. Ever since I have sold the vehicles at 10+ years old having never had to repair any exhaust parts.
Oh- and all those "muffler" chains either went belly up, or expanded out into full service, especially brakes and struts, etc.
You did a great job and gave wonderful customer service Eric!
Great customer service and your welding is fine!
Absolutely did right by the customer. They hopefully will remember that in the future when they need repairs or service.
great welding we need more people like you out there .
I owned a muffler, Brake and alignment shop for many years. On a job like that I would set it and spot the top flange and remove the muffler and do a good weld on the bench or floor then put it back in place and weld the bottom lip. I always enjoy these videos and I thank God I'm retired now.......
I do ALL my own welding, and while I have 30+ years experience in precision sheet metal fabrication, I use a cheap but capable flux core (yes, the weld looks gnarly) welder and it's powered by a 4K generator. Your welds do the job and that's all that really matters. Great work, Eric!
Absolutely. Like I said in my comment, as long as the penetration is good, looks be damned ( to a degree ) when it comes to this type of welding.
With that sawzall I can see how the catalytic converter thieves are in an out so quick. Great video!
What a great guy you are, taking time to determine whether or not a money-savings quick fix is all that is needed. Wanting to save this older woman some significant money was your priority. This is a rarity in today's repair shops. I tip my hat to you!
The blind welder!!! I love it!!!
Plan B: Drop the rear muffler on the ground, weld the extension end onto the end of the pipe. Reinstall the muffler, and slide the extension end over the exhaust pipe coming from the engine, and weld it. Have a Coke, and a smile! =)
It's ME! I happy to see ya did a awesome Job... And phooey on those people who do nothing but WHINE and Complain shame on them...
even in the non rust belt area, these flanges love to rust a lot faster than the rest of the exhaust.
They intentionally make them crap so they can charge you for the whole kit and kaboodle. Bunch of jerks.
Welding on youtube, from what I have seen, is the BEST!!! So many helpful, supportive comments. I bet it never gets old!! 😛 Keep up the solid work bud!! Have a great week!
Yup , time for that temporary "permanent" repair LOL 🤣
Love to watch every episode, I watch you at home an at work on break. Learn a lot even know I’m a seasoned mechanic. I believe you can’t know everything. Lee up the great work.
I’m disappointed. I came to the comments looking for keyboard welders to troll. Couldn’t find any. Good job Mr. O.
Keep looking haha
I have no credentials. But I am willing to say that this looks like a quality job done by someone who cares about delivering value for money to their customers.
I know you're a pro and been doing this forever but please for the love of God don't rely on just closing your eyes when welding. UV doesn't stop because your lids are down. I know ppl who learned that the hard way over time.
@GsaUce Rug Cute but going blind isn't.
Arc-eye, also known as welder's flash, is an inflammation of the cornea and is a result of ultraviolet (UV) radiation released by welding .
When "Big Sam" {u.s. gov.} added all the polution controls, IN 1973, I quit being a diy home mechanic--in other words I do NOT work on auto's any more...My family is not too happy about that, these day's I just fix stuff by throwing money at it and I have stopped doing that too. BIG A to you for the exhaust fix.
What to go Mr. O, not up-selling your customer on an exhaust system she ultimately didn’t need
Wow, thats a great fix..you really look after your customers best interest and not try to soak them for unnecessary work..
ayy yay yay ! 10 centavos for a 2in sleeve pipe, thats inflation i tell ya, but ur willingness to help an elderly town folk for cheap is worth its weight in gold, u are a shining star, thanks for posting
I have learned to post anything that can be interpreted as a negative comment or critique is met with vile replies from the dedicated followers!
With that said it is a great repair! I will keep my question, comments to myself.
You don't need a certificate Mr O I've watched your videos way back when you became TH-cam star and you always did a good job!
Mark of a great shop, they do the repair in a way suited to the owner and the car!
Swore up and down when I turned 55 that I would never do this again - just replace the whole thing - then I bought an extended cab ranger with one bad place on the exhaust system and it made a liar out of me! Never say never. There are no shops near this area that would have repaired this. Avoca N.Y. is a lucky town!
Always like that your trying to save the customer money Eric. I have a lot of respect for mechanics that are honest
Makes me feel good to see Eric using the same $40 welding helmet I bought on Amazon.
Reminds me of when I was 16 working on my 1946 Dodge exhaust with a hacksaw, clamps and JB Weld.
I have no idea how my Subscription was turned off. Glad I was still around to celebrate 🍾 Friday with a few of my friends. I was in the service with. RIP! To the ones that didn't make it home !
Nice job.
The age of excess is over and we all need to accept that people need to save money.
Means less brand new and more bandaids.
Thank you for not being the typical mechanic that wants to rob his customers.
I've been a mechanic in hard times and did what I could to keep people rolling safely and economically down the road.
Im a retired welder and have no problem with that .Nice work young man !