Exhaust repair without welding

Repair of a broken exhaust done on a 2000 Ford F150

[@mikbru2464]

I used to crawl under the car every Saturday morning with my dad to replace the coffee cans and hose clamps that we use to fix the exhaust on the old station wagons......😪 some good memories

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

this is a bit more permeant than the Folgers cans of old, glad you liked the video

[@mikbru2464]

@@bbbjim1fixedit it was something to do.... and the cans would otherwise go to waste💲

[@googleuser868]

Those cans were good for emergency repairs. First thing can to mind when I saw the opening scene to the video.

[@deanyanko3326]

don't give the kids ideas coffee cans are plastic now . Every saturday !!!

[@johnsteward132]

Been there...done that!

[@telecasterman18]

Honestly bro, unless you’re redoing an exhaust on your show car, this is absolutely the way to go. I can weld, my pops in law is a welder and this is still the way we do it. Coming from Wisconsin we have to change certain exhaust parts every few years due to rust so this is quite faster and cheaper. Nice video. Thanks for making this perfect step by step task. Great for beginners too!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad this helped

[@nateb9769]

Is the pipe expander tool necessary?

[@nymincho]

I like the thick flat clamps.

[@MadNlGER]

What?? Faster ??? Lmao. Sure kid. This is faster that running a bead around pipe. Maybe u just can’t stack dimes …

[@sixupsprite5501]

IF you're worried about stacking dimes on your POS exhaust, you're pathetic.

[@user-su8py1ix2r]

That is exactly my problem and I’m looking forward to payday getting this muffler put back on without costing $1000. Thank you so much, dude.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad to help

[@ledzeppelin1212]

My exhaust pipe broke in one spot upstream of the resonator on my drive home the other day. This looks like an excellent way to fix the issue. Thank you, Sir! Great video!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad you found it helpful, and I wish you the best on your repair

[@All7Miles]

Clear, concise, easy to understand and execute…well done! Thanks!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@x20wishes19]

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[@ryanworm9995]

I didnt know I could rent an exhaust expander tool! A game changer thank you.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad I could help!

[@jeffflowers729]

I don't know why he needed it. The old pipe was 2 1/2 OD. Just buy the new pipe with 2 1/2 ID and it will slip right on.

[@paulwells4203]

Good advice about the pipe expander. You can also use a lap joint band clamp so it will seal the two sizes of pipe diameter (original od and the expanded od which you made). Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

that is a good tip and I am glad you liked the video

[@duckdawgnh]

"lap joint band clamp". I didn't know these were a thing. Thanks! Exactly what I need. And thank you to @bbbjim1fixedit for posting this or I never would have learned either technique.

[@Palehorae20]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video I found it very helpful I've never worked on exhaust before and have no idea what I'm doing.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad it helped

[@nmartin5551]

I never let not knowing what I am doing stop me! 😂. How else would I learn what I can do!!

[@adg152011]

Thank you very much for this video. I got a dual exhaust setup from the junkyard I need to reconnect as well as had to cut out my cats. And now I can connect everything without welding

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad I could help

[@guesswhomartin9249]

Thank you. Your video is one of the better ones I've seen on this topic so far. Good video. Thank you again. Have a great day.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Thanks, you too

[@jamesandrew1117]

You answered all my questions. Especially the one about getting the additional room to move the pipe back to fit.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad to help

[@davisrs1]

Dang! I can weld but figured the scale was too heavy to get a solid weld so this is the way I ended up doing it! Thanks!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad I could help

[@fredo3161]

Thanks for this instructional video. I swear KZbin is a treasure trove of DIY tips.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad I could help

[@zjoesmoe2670]

Been doing repairs like this for years no mechanic wants to weld just one pipe insist on replacing everything which is total b******* so I've been fixing like this since I was a teen but never seen that pipe expander very cool thanks for the video

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad you liked the video

[@whatfreedom7]

Surprisingly some newer makes actually use clamped exhaust form the factory. It’s flared also and then uses a wide band style clamp around it.

[@jasonannesley5889]

Nice job. You made it look so simple.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Thanks, I hope this video saves people some money

[@sergalvisc]

This gave me a good way to not weld when your replacing your exhaust system. Thank you 👍

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad it helped

[@coreydbryant]

Preach...

[@sativa336]

Planning on doin this to my exhaust manifolds

[@dropinabucket1484]

Muffler shops are pretty expensive nowadays. And parts are expensive too. Way Back when, a turbo muffler only cost $20 bucks nowadays punk kids are suckered into buying a $700 muffler and chrome extension to make their POS 4cyl make a weird ass BBBRRRUURRPP sound. How in hell they think that sounds "good" is beyond me.

[@googleuser868]

The 4 banger power trip. A V6 is high performance these days. Lol

[@JackBlack-ii1ip]

Kids today know less than half of FA.

[@sandraw.2987]

Typically about how much do these parts cost if you were to buy them today?

[@dropinabucket1484]

@@sandraw.2987 locally, a run of the mill so called "turbo muffler" is about $100. + tax. About the cheapest i could see

[@MitchellNelson-fy5mk]

Life saving video. Thank you so much

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad to help

[@kennychay9604]

Great fix! Instead of buying a whole new exhaust! I’m thinking about cutting my muffler and just doing what you just did. It’s just an exhaust so not going to be a huge problem just loud

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad you liked the video

[@yourghostisagift]

Yeah this is exactly what I do too except I paint all the parts with rustoleum or something because they rust extremely fast if you don’t.

[@michaellee1611]

You saved me $295. That's how much a guy wanted to charge me to weld it.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad to hear this video was able to help you out

[@christopherharper4476]

If i took a sip of beer every time he said uh id go through a 24 pack 😂

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

cheers

[@nickb4383]

Good video. Straight to the point. Thanks for the help

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad you liked it

[@vincemajestyk9497]

Those parts store extensions and adapters are super thin. I usually only get 1-2 years before they rot off. Usually, a muffler shop will sell you short pieces cheap.

[@ericschulze5641]

I've never seen a pipe expander that worked, including the one you used, anyway the last time I tried the guy at auto zone broke 3 in a row just as every one I've ever used, apparently you got lucky

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Although it is frowned upon with the loaner tools, I used an impact wrench

[@jamescrook9749]

Thanks for the video, I have exactly this problem with my van and apart from the rust on the join the whole system is sweet so to be able to cut away an inch or so either side to get to the good metal and add an extension or bridge is so obvious it's genius, thank you, I'll be doing this on my day off 👍😊

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad I could help

[@johnyang6969]

I would've just got PVC pipe and duct tape it together but I'm glad I found this vid

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad you found this helpful

[@deanyanko3326]

den you gots to wrap it in tin foil

[@MrSloika]

Nice useful video. You should mention that you really need an impact driver for that expander. I'm sure that the 'professionals' will call this a 'kludge' repair, but that's a good repair that will last as long as the rest of the exhaust.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Great point

[@notfoolediknowthetruth3101]

They sell light steel clamps that slip around the pipes, and tighten with screws. These clamps slip on from the side by opening the clamp wide enough. They have the nut already in the clamps main body, just slip on and tighten the bolts into the nut. Length of clamp is about four inches, and don't require additional U bolts or other clamps. Cost is $24 Canadian.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

thanks for the tip on doing it another way

[@shamcraft3916]

My exhaust just snapped on my car so I was curious and came here hopefully my garage won’t charge to much to fix my corsa thinking of getting rid anyway as I never use the thing other than commute to work. Happened on my last car aswell was a clean break on the pipe so hopefully should be able to repair it. Just hope they don’t find any other issues on my MOT This Tuesday 😂

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I wish you the best and I am glad you liked the video

[@deanyanko3326]

confucious say go to mechanic for cheap job some will give you a complete overhaul and that means cash.

[@jrank3288]

Thank you for your video it really helped me I found this issue as I was working on something else. I liked the video and subscribed to your channel

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Awesome, thank you

[@johnathanmack2371]

You can buy already flared pipes it seems like it would save u some trouble but I definitely love this video chief

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad to hear you liked the video

[@dusan.racicky]

Nice work.Just one small problem: Why do you cut iron with a stone disc?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

it just looks like a masonry blade, I used a Lenox Metalmax disk

[@ursirius4878]

We used to use Campbell's soup cans and a few clamps if we had a hole on the straight pipe. Worked awesome for the short term.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Similar concept here yet more permanent

[@jeffflowers729]

I find progresso to be more durable

[@snakeplissken2148]

i also fixed things with some wire and a beercan. but its not a repair, its something that brings you home.

[@ruby16carino72]

thank you peter griffin

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad to help

[@jackson32]

This is a big secret of fixing exhaust pipes, you can easily DIY fix exhaust components without an expensive welding rig. There are also metal mesh and aluminum tape fixes for holes in exhaust components.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

If the majority of the exhaust is solid a quick repair like this is best

[@TheWilferch]

Good point ( but not mentioned) is that the bolting for the clamps is sideways.....good practice NOT to have the studs extend down at the 6 o'clock position. Any further work by techs , with the car on a lift..... will avoid head-pokes !!!!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

thanks for pointing that out

[@dallis819]

Thank you really appreciated this!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonya6971]

Nice very helpful. Thanks!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad to help

[@1DRTYBSTRD]

you could also try band clamps. no need for an expander.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

true if the distance is not too much

[@nmartin5551]

Great video! Thanks for posting!!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@moosestache1769]

Haven't worked on exhaust before. Stuck bolts/studs had me stumped. Just gonna cut the flange off and repair it this way.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I wish you the best on your repair

[@sativa336]

Planning on doing my manifolds this way

[@chidvon5064]

I use JB weld 👋 don't like the u clams they bend stuff good video

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad you liked the video

[@johnnyhall1576]

Should put the gum on the pipe not in the repair piece as it will push it into the exhaust and restrict it a little

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

good point, thanks

[@brad3741]

This was very helpful, thanks for showing.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad it was helpful

[@himeedajew]

You are prone to exhaust leaks if you fit the adapter over the pipe leading to the muffler supposed to go on the inside other than that good vid!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad you liked the video

[@user-cl3wt1hg9t]

Yes, thank you. This is very helpful

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad I could help

[@aaliahfuller1609]

I have question the white stuff u put inside the pipe will it burn off and smell ?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

It will not burn, the heat of the exhaust will dry it to a solid

[@kenmaiseljr9855]

This video helped me a lot I appreciate it

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad to help

[@MsKinnara]

Back in the 60's & 70's we used a Tin Soda can and hose clamps for quick fix on broken muffler pipes.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

similar concept

[@deanyanko3326]

those last about a week.

[@rudychavira5558]

I need a tailpipe and was wondering if I had to weld to muffler? Thanks

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

A clamp will work fine, I wish you the best on your repair

[@huckstaunfiltered8200]

@bbb jim1 Good day sir, after cutting my muffler flange with a cutting wheel, my muffler ended up with a few metal shavings in it. I replaced the muffler but then 2 yrs later, that aftermarket muffler rotted and needs to be replaced. My question to you sir, is it safe to put the muffler that has a few metal shavings and particles in it, back on my car. (I kept it, because the muffler was fine, just the flange was blow out). I am on a budget, was going to connect the factory muffler (metal shavings muffler) with a exhaust sleeve, and clamp it back on. Thank you for your time and any advice.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I don't see any problems with using your old muffler. I wish you the best on your repair

[@dmvangel23_]

Is there any cons if you take away the flex pipe and replace with regular pipe my g37 has the whole flex pipe ripped I need to replace it but I don’t know if doing that will make it sound ugly I’m tryna save the most money as possible

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

the flex pipe is needed since the engine rocks and the exhaust is more stationary.

[@davideliasfloresescalante8840]

Great, just what I need. The expand tool, what the tool name is? Where can I get one. Thanks in advance

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

the exhaust pipe expander can be borrowed for free from AutoZone or Oreilly stores. I wish you the best on your repair

[@riceburner82x]

So I'm just curious, as this video was posted 16 months ago, is this still holding up? I need to fix mine this weekend

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I have done this on many vehicles and it lasts for years. I wish you the best on your repair

[@riceburner82x]

@@bbbjim1fixedit that pipe expander, is that something you can generally rent from like AutoZone or a auto parts store?

[@obee69242000]

i dont understand why do you have to expand the pipe cause i need to fix my car but dont no what size pipe to get

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I was at a store with a limited stock of sizes. Thus I had to expand the pipe so it would fit over the original pipe. If you measure your pipe and go one size larger you likely won't need to use the expander. I wish you the best on your repair

[@Hybrid600]

Instead of expanding the ends, what if you used 2.75" ID pipe to go over the old pipe and then clamp it? Or alternatively, 2.25" repair pipe and slip it inside the 2.5" old pipe.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

my local parts store had a limited selection, thus I had to expand the end

[@Hybrid600]

@@bbbjim1fixedit gotcha, right on

[@huckstaunfiltered8200]

@Hybrid600 is it ok to replace a bad muffler, with one that has metal shavings in from cutting off the flange..? Thank you for your time and advice. I am on a budget, car needs to be inspected within 30 days.

[@tcl5853]

Thanks!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad you like the video

[@Exploringitis]

Is it cheaper to do it this way or to take it to the shop?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

The materials are likely less than $25 US dollars. It will take about 1 hour to do this depending on the location of the break. I wish you the best

[@scottjeffries4361]

Thanx for the video, nice & easy !

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad you liked it

[@joebagofdoe4762]

How long would somthing like this last? GREAT VID by the way!!!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I did many of these repairs and they last several years even in the rust belt. I'm glad you like the video, and I wish you the best on your repair

[@joebagofdoe4762]

@@bbbjim1fixedit Thank You ! And what type of blade do you have on your grinder ?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

@@joebagofdoe4762 Any metal cut off disk will work, I used a Lenox Metalmax since they wear a long time.

[@gcposeidon0800]

@@bbbjim1fixedit what tool did you use to remove sharp edges on exhaust pipe?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

@@gcposeidon0800 I used a round grinding stone attached to a drill. I wish you the best on your repair

[@businessraptor134]

I'd have flared the pipe for the rear of the new piece to slide into so it funnels the gasses into the next pipe rather then it having all that area to leak out of.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

That is a good idea if your pipe is not very corroded. they tend to crack if too rusty.

[@businessraptor134]

@@bbbjim1fixedit gotcha. I couldn't try it my way myself like that because where it snapped was too close to the downstream o2 sensor. I got the proper replacement pipe to just replace the whole section. Jb manifold back wrap did ok but uts coming apart 6 months later. I applied it around 10°f outside so it probably didn't cure correctly. Thank for the tip I wondered if the thermal shock it gets over the years would make it brittle. Good to know!

[@galactic904]

How long could that last before it gets too badly rusted, 2-3 years?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I have done many of these repairs, you will get 5 plus years from this, I wish you the best on your repair

[@vermili0n]

I’m trying to figure out how to do this but I only have a little bit of space, my flange after the cat rusted off and I have like an inch of material after the cat to work with. And i think I’ll need to cut off some little pieces to even get a pipe around it. Thinking about using a less thick pipe maybe something flexible from Home Depot

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I wish you the best on your repair

[@MNIGN56]

Awesome but mine is the flex pipe

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I wish you the best on your repair

[@jawnsr]

gonna use this method on a turboback straight pipe lol wish me luck

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

good luck

[@williamschlosser77]

Thanks

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

You are so welcome, glad you like the video

[@owenmurray2549]

Simple enough , good video 👍

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad you liked it

[@n3lka]

Nice video, thank you for making it.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad you liked it

[@sheagoertz6579]

My entire muffler fell off... Can I use this method??

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

if you still have a pipe to attach the sleave to, I wish you the best on your repair

[@ephraimcamacho9600]

Thanks for you video very helpful!!!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad it was helpful

[@walstonlucien91]

Life saver! You are the man

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad you found this helpful

[@goeachitt]

Great repair idea !

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad you liked it

[@goeachitt]

@@bbbjim1fixedit It's the kind of repairs I've done on exhaust all my life. Never knew of the sealant though. Always just tightened up with clamps.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

@@goeachitt this repair was after the converter yet it is more important to seal the connection on repairs before the converter since any leaks will affect the O2 readings.

[@chriszablocki2460]

I have big dreams of someday putting a floozy toot on my 84 318 Dodge b250. Any suggestions.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

you have an old school truck, I don't have any suggestions for you, yet wish you the best on anything you do to your truck

[@deanyanko3326]

wasn't an "outside-inside" available at the parts store looks like it would have worked.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

my local store had a limited supply, thus I needed to expand the one end to make it fit.

[@velder22]

Is your extension pipe 1/8 inch bigger than your exhaust pipe?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I did this repair a few years ago and I don't remember the size, yet my local auto parts store had a limited selection thus I had to expand one end. I wish you the best on your repair

[@David-kg1hc]

Great video!! I have to do this exact same thing.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Thanks, and I hope yours goes smooth

[@inund8]

Mine broke right at the weld to flange. Am I SOL?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Amazon sells a bolt on replacement flange that may work out for you. I wish you the best on your repair

[@carlosmedina-ej2iv]

Very very useful. Thanks

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad to help

[@Hebrews13verse2]

I remember when muffler patch was ASBESTOS!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Brake pads too

[@TheMacabel23]

Man was using a mason blade to cut metal hahaha 😂

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

just looks like one, it was a Metalmax blade from Lenox

[@TheMacabel23]

@@bbbjim1fixedit oh nice

[@johnpalma7265]

Nice video but shouldn't you be wearing gloves when applying that paste?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I'm glad you liked the video, and you are right, I should have been wearing gloves

[@lego-raphto171]

thanks cleveland

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad to help

[@desperado8605]

Is it still holding I've got a spot that's just like that and it's on the back of the pipe connected to the cat this would save me about 500

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I have done many repairs like this and they last years. I wish you the best on your repair

[@talltom1129]

30 years ago I was moving home to Michigan from Texas when my exhaust pipe broke on the freeway. Towing a dual axle uhaul with a vega. 2 16oz Budweiser cans with the ends cut off,and 2 hose clamps lasted me another 6 months driving till I junked the car

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Thanks for sharing

[@emmahelm2833]

Use a saw saw circular saw will break and the blade can fly back and hit you

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I was using a Lenox Metalmax blade in the video

[@jaredf.8712]

Looked great, hopefully it’ll last you quite a bit of time!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

thanks

[@carloschuby]

THANK YOU ! GREAT HELP!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad you liked the video

[@davidnguyen3711]

Thank you so much!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad it helped

[@fishandreptileinfo]

great video.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Vertigoneardeath]

Have you thought about using J-B malleable weld stick to weld tailpipes together?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I have been fixing exhaust with this method for years. I will look closer at the JB Weld product since i never used it before. Thanks

[@jeffflowers729]

If you are talking about steel stik, i use it all the time. I suck at welding but it holds. I use the steel stik around the weld to smooth and seal it. As a "bonus" the bumpy spot weld give it a great surface to cling to.

[@DarkIzo]

on this episode of just rolled in:

[@oc4132]

Hi Can you send me link where can I buy pipe extend?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Most local automotive stores carry several different size extensions so I purchased it locally. I wish you the best on your repair

[@zacharyedenz7622]

Why didn’t you show the clamps being put in lol

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Most of my video are done recording from a tripod and sometimes the recordings are out of frame, thus my videos may not show every step.

[@ktgames6640]

is it still working today which would be a little over a year later maybe give us an update

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

This is still holding up good, I have done this to several vehicles over the years and this is a permeant fix. I wish you the best on your repair

[@southern_merican]

ever heard of a sawsall my guy ? lol

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I like sparks

[@ricardonarvaez1628]

Hello, could you please share what kind of specific seal you used to put inside the pipes? Thanks

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I used JB Weld muffler cement

[@ricardonarvaez1628]

@@bbbjim1fixedit Thank you very much for your quick answer.

[@unknowntemplar6195]

Hey mate what size exhuast you have and what size sleeve you buy I got 2.5inch system need to know repair size

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I'm sorry to say I actually recorded this video in 2018, and since then I sold the truck. Your best bet is you could cut off a small piece of your exhaust pipe and bring that into the auto parts store to match the size you need. most pipes can be expanded with the tool. I did make another video on an exhaust repair that if the pipe is too big to cut a slot in it to get it to clamp tight. I wish you the best on your repair.

[@unknowntemplar6195]

@@bbbjim1fixedit awesome thanks for the advice and the great videos and replying this late on from when the video was recorded

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

Amazingly good thanks

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad you found it helpful