How to Find Exhaust Leak Quickest Fastest Easiest Simplest and Safest

[@JeffBazell]

After I fast-forwarded to almost 4 minutes, I finally saw how you look for the leak.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Lol.

[@caseyellersick6427]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech disregard that stupid comment, video was very helpful and enjoyable!

[@sourdoughbornsourdoughbred4712]

Exactly, its like hes looking for a boyfriend that finds him funny . This video shouldve been 20 seconds

[@dlinneman29]

Thank you for the information, I too had to fast forward.

[@vegas915]

Like y’all lame ass niggas so busy 😮‍💨

[@tedspens]

As a home remodeler, I use soapy water to check for gas leaks all the time, for instance after installing a cook range. But I'd have never thought so this for an exhaust leak. Brilliant! Thanks!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks ! 👍

[@vt7828]

Just use a lighter

[@tedspens]

@@vt7828 I've done that in a pinch, if it's safe. Not sure how well it would work for an exhaust leak.

[@gefiltefish9550]

That rock and roll shopvac scene made me spit my coffee out🤣😂

[@AmcPopcorn]

I think that's why we watch his videos. I don't even have an exhaust leak.

[@lancecox3509]

Dude I was hollering and rolling on the FLOOR!!! That was hilarious

[@Shinshiamon]

Dude, same! Subscribed at that part.

[@whoknows4279]

Great wrestling match with vac.

[@aztecahernandez6539]

Thankx Buddy. I use this method on my Burb and found the two manifolds craked and also found some leaks on some welds on pipe. I taped the vaccum pipe to the tail pipe. It workS. AMAZING. BROTHER THANK YOU AGAIN. CHEERS.

[@justinb3462]

Neighbors cant think your crazy if they already think your crazy lol. Great tip!

[@relax-rest-restore7819]

Thank you. Found the leak at the flange in less than 2 minutes and never broke a sweat all while underneath the truck..

[@defmike617]

You're the man dude. Found the leak in the worst possible spot up near the turbo.

[@miguelquazar883]

I love how you included the removal of the shop vac from it's home. The simple things can create frustrations and are commonly editted out. It is funny, it's life. The moments we say, "Really?! F*ckng come on!" Good stuff. Great video.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

This is a great comment. Thank you. I have a little moment in this video also..... lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmKcfnmofalkbNU thanks for sharing!

[@miguelquazar883]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech It was great to include that for real. O modernize elevators and I know yhis too well (among other tasks). The worst is when I am asked, "How much longer?" I say , "IDK... I didn't have to deal with this BS that O am dealing with the last time. It will be done thoigj! ( Don't ask fcker!!)." *Laughing very hard right know.* Peace man. lol.

[@asobeeto6224]

1:45 was one of the best things i've seen all day xD

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

God darn vacuum

[@asobeeto6224]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech xD So worth it, and EXCELLENT editing too haha!

[@ELFINANZA]

That's me everytime😂

[@ICT_Anton]

Man I never would off thought of this. Great idea that I'm about to go out and use right now to find my truck exhaust leak. Thank you!

[@26tbucket]

This was great! I loved the metal with the vacuum scene. I've been working on a custom exhaust for my 1936 Chevy truck with a 5.3 LS. Headers have been a nightmare and my old timer buddy said dump tranny oil down the carb and find the smoke. After about a gallon, my neighbors are annoyed and I have a guilty conscience. I thought about this but was thinking it wouldn't build pressure due to valves being open. I'm sure EFI throttle bodies seal better than carbs. If that's a problem I'll seal off the carb. Easy enough. Going to do this to find a vacuum leak too. Thanks man

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

👍

[@prmcollin]

Yep always the easiest things that go completely sideways. Haha

[@captstevedc873]

Thanks!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Most appreciated

[@owenthomas340]

Man, no lie you probably saved me from CO. It’s hot here and my AC works great and my 2010 t&c runs great except the leak I couldn’t find. I was waiting on my kid the other day and sleeping in the van. Thanks to you I found 3 leaks. Soon I’ll have my road dog back ready for winter. Thanks

[@logun1970]

Get a few minutes back in your life and go to 2:33 to start the "How To"... and thank you @JeffBazell for the comment.. I was scrolling to find the point of the video then had to check to see how many others posted about the filler content. Thanks also to Donny for posting the content (even if it did have extraneous "bonus content" at the beginning. It is helpful (the actual topic content that is).

[@ProMachinist]

Nicely done and perfectly narrated. Who would have ever thought to use a shop vacuum. Andy ~

[@legioner9]

Funny video, but at the same time, very informative. This method with vacuum cleaner and soapy water is also the smartest way to find exhaust leaks.

[@adamr8628]

Smoke is most likely way easier.. You can use a 99 cent cigar and hose. Spray bottle doesn't reach all of the hidden areas. Smoke will find its way through without having to crawl around.

[@dntlss]

Great video man,was rolling with the vacuum scene and i know why you left it in and it was brilliant. looks like to some folks here it went right over the head (as usual)lol, it just shows us how "its always something" when your trying to get something done, i was working on my car a month ago or so and i left my shop vac right in front of my doorway to the house while i was i the garage, turned around real quick and ran into it, tripped over it and went thru the doorway and landed in the kitchen,was in major pain but i just busted out laughing, no ones fault but my own,lol

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks brother. 🍻

[@corywalker4078]

A nice old trick to find leaks, thank you! It's a good and almost zero-cost start before getting really serious and getting a smoke/fog tester. And of course, the hardest part was getting the shop vac off the wall, ha! Everything's a project!

[@brittanywillis5305]

Hahaha laughed too hard with the shop vac being stuck 😂😭🤣🤣

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🙂

[@simple_beys]

3:57 that exhaust leak sounds great. Upbeat tempo, good vocals. Don’t touch a thing.

[@PaulHenreid]

Agreed. This is the best and safest method that uses sight, sound, and touch to locate exhaust leaks.

[@HonorRollFilmz]

this definitely just worked in less than 5 mins for me and I didnt even have to spray any soap!!! Appreciate you!!!!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Nice 👍

[@alale923]

Genius. Nice collection too. My driveway has two jeeps and a toyota as of now.

[@gabiladarlington1456]

And so

[@faira_lunagaia3240]

😳😤🤬🤬I KNEW IT! 👏🏼I ASKED A MECHANIC IF I COULD LOCATE A LEAK DOIN THIS AND HE SAID NO IT WOULDN’T WORK🤬🤬 👏🏼I KNEW I WASNT CRAZY!!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Ask a tech myself..... I hear alot of crazy stuff.... all the time... sometimes you gotta want to have an open mind about and let some of it in.

[@michaelazzarello4096]

Genius! So simple. I have little skirmishes with my ShopVac too. That was funny. Thanks!

[@quintonholley5923]

Very helpful and the man vs machine-hanging-on-wall bit got me good!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Lol

[@ConservativeUSA67]

Love how you did that. Founf my leak, thank you ! Also thank you for the video editing skills. What an amazing 4 minute show to pull out the dry vac ! I do appreciate you not making it longer showing us how to fill water bottle with soap. ;)

[@mnemonicabyss]

Regardless of the rest of the video and my opinion, you get a like just for the shop vac struggle cut. That was wonderful haha

[@crtedder]

Thank you. Been racking my brain trying to figure out a good way to find a leak.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No problem 👍

[@wlance930]

Wont blow back the soot particle in converter back to engine block?

[@CharlesMantia]

I was a mechanic and we use to just get some rags and hold them over the tailpipe and the leak would make a lot of noise. Just get someone to look for it while you plug the pipe.

[@dadman9492]

Too funny - ur neighbors will look at u funny!! What i was thinking right from the start lol. Hey it worked and definitely gives you more time than spraying a hot motor 👍👍

[@gspaught]

This is awesome.... most useful video I've seen thus far... good job. Thank you

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jameslund221]

Thanks, best idea ever. I love how your Craftsman Vacuum comes with a wall mount, very convenient for storage. Maybe not so much of a time saver in your case, lol 😂

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🍻

[@leedavis2335]

cool shirt dude, I saw KSE on the End of Heartache and Incarnate midwest tour, but actually clicked for the video as I have to find a leak on an 06 Trailblazer, never thought to use a vacuum... Thanks for the video man!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🤘

[@afaceforradio6752]

Best hack ever. That's going to save me some dough. Thanks dude.

[@atlsdjred]

Thanks .. I can't find a donut gasket for my Jeep Wrangler. I just replaced my manifold and manifold gasket on that same side because of the crack, but now it's leaking loud.. Definitely have to try this tomorrow

[@jimbelflower6704]

Thank you for the vid! I swear, the vacuum scene is similar to what all of us do trying to get something out or off. Lol. Awesome. And I’m using this method right now to see if my ticking is an exhaust leak or something else. Thanks!

[@raniaafg4753]

Hrmm from my experience ticking usually is your ball joint that needs a repair as it’s worn out or if it’s ticks only when your turn then it’s your CV joint. Exhaust leak would sounds more like a not so nice rev XD

[@dntlss]

@@raniaafg4753 Ticking is a classical exhaust leak by the ball and socket/header area etc,know what you mean by the CV joint balljoint but i think most people call it exhaust tick is because you accelerate and that leak goes pah pah pah pah pah and it kinda makes a ticking sound,i had a old H pipe on my Mustang that was leaking and i could have sworn it was a lifter ticking every time but thank god it wasn't.

[@raniaafg4753]

@@dntlss ooooo okay that makes more sense! Thank you. Are you able to help me figure out why my Audi turns off while idle like when I’m warming up the car? :(

[@norrismasters2629]

Cool. Thank you so much. I've just used your video to find 3 leaks on my exhaust pipe. I was worried it was the manifold, but that's not leaking. Thanks again!

[@JJFair434]

Bruh. You just saved me and the world thousands of dollars at the stealership. Thank you

[@unrulysoldier2140]

Yup. Same method for finding tyre leaks. Good stuff.

[@KOZYgoat81]

I don’t even give a shit about the exhaust leak, now that I’ve witnessed the vacuum struggle that you have to go through 😂😂😂 Good video thanks!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Lol, nice 😜

[@stevenclark6662]

the best part was watching him wrestle the shopvac off the wall.. lol.. i give the first two rounds to the vac, but the champ won it in the 3rd, hahaha

[@davidblah-7215]

Damn that shop vac. 1:47. Shop vac delivers uppercut ❤️✊🏾👍🏾

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🤣

[@cravenfrenchies]

This was perfect bro thank you. Big 5.6 liter and it was just my gasket needed to be changed. Typical armada 2006 se lol 200k though no problem original everything except I changed the suspension…..runs like new sounds awesome with a flow master exhaust kit as well might I add

[@michaelorosco1436]

Shopvac stuck to wall was hilarious!🤣🤣

[@winstonhayes2623]

Thanks for the idea! My Ram sounds like your jeep!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Your ram will probably have 1 or two broken bolts on the passenger side, closest to the fire wall. Really common.. if you have alot of miles it starts happening on the drivers side too.

[@billglavin4165]

Pure Gold....Loving this Technique!!!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@DJdieezie]

So I feel the best part of this video by far is the realness of him trying to shop vac off wall. Why is it no matter what we do in life there is always somwthing unrelated to our real issue that gives us an unforseen issue? Things never go smooth or easy because that is real life. So glad you didnt edit that part out.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks Dennis 👍

[@HAL-dm1eh]

I have no idea who you are and just found this in related videos trying to find a fix for an exhaust manifold leak, and you caught me off guard with that vacuum cleaner removal. Almost choked on the chicken I was eating. 🤣 Edit: I just realized I had it on 2x speed, which is why it was so funny. And I probably need to get out more lately. 👍

[@michaelorosco1436]

Question! Won't forcing air back up into the exhaust foul out the o2 sensors?

[@383Stroker-ek4sc]

Not if you disconnect the battery.

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

The car isn't on. Air won't hurt a sensor that was designed to reads air...

[@beezo_rocky]

Next video will show how to remove the vacuum from the wall bracket, fastest, easiest, simplest and safest. Lol great video tho

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@reggielong845]

This helped me in so many ways, thank you.

[@davidcueto5963]

I need two for dual exhaust pipes, but great idea.

[@ardumus]

Good on you for showing what it sounds like inside and outside.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

👍

[@juancaballero2510]

Im trying your techniques tomorrow, thanks.

[@woodystubb686]

What no way 😮,genius!!!!!!

[@JC-ux6fx]

That at about 1:30 earned the like before I even finished the video 🤘🏻

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Darn shop vac, lol.

[@callmebigpapa]

Big thanks for sharing this.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

You bet!

[@wesg3084]

Great tip. Thank you. Sweet XJ.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thank you and thanks for sharing!

[@the1andonly]

Definitely helped. I think I may have the same leak.

[@Yodalmanlyhoo]

I actually enjoyed the video 😊

[@Willzfrugal]

Great Idea! Thanks! Video could have been a minute or less, but I got the info.

[@PianomanRay]

I was told my car has an exhaust leak as well. But it’s getting to where I can smell exhaust in my vents when the A/C or heat is on and it’s making me sleepy when sit at a light for a while. I’ve noticed this from when I was younger and we used to have kerosene heaters and when the kerosene runs out the smell puts me in a real deep sleep. But I gotta get to work and it’s a hard thing to save up for a mechanic to replace. I really hope I can get it done soon for the sake of me and others around me.

[@flyingyakdeath]

Dude your brain is poisoning from CO. You can't smell it but carbon monoxide comes along with the exhaust gasses you can smell. Learn about how not to die from CO poisoning.

[@transam8607]

What i don't understand is y I didn't think of this. Great video and thanks for teaching me something I did know.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Lol, thanks for sharing!

[@blairbeardsley4764]

That was clever idea with the drums and shop vac.

[@RMVZ58]

helped me find my leak- thanks man!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🍻

[@jy2693]

Good idea, nice video!

[@markferrier6403]

Great tip. Thanks.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No problem!

[@edgardomatos7742]

Thank you. Great idea .

[@misterbulger]

Plug off the other pipe if you have duals! I'm about to try this. My diy welding job came terrible.

[@fatmikeisdead5443]

That Rock Vac Montagē was SOFA KING EPIC. 👏👏👏

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Lol, sofa king, I like it.

[@JacobWinkle]

That's pretty nice method. I've also seen people use a Halloween smoke machine in the end of the exhaust or even finding EVAP leaks too.

[@futureshock7425]

Can this damage anything? Thanks

[@jeffhelmick8065]

On the manifold itself? Ehh it can cause you to build up some nasty scorched shit inside your cylinders I think? But I’ve drove cars with open headers and bad manifold leaks before for a few months, you’ll notice an extreme lack of power and people will look at you funny 😂 but it’s not anything that should immediately damage your car but with that being said it still needs repaired AS SOON AS YOU CAN POSSIBLY GET IT DONE

[@sarahhh_x33]

I just purchased my jeep 3 days ago and I noticed about 2 days later the engine sounded really loud and especially when I accelerated. I’m going to take it to the shop this weekend and I’m really nervous it’s going to be something huge.

[@jamesfayad6093]

What a great idea!! Thanks man!

[@Dot0011]

Could you put a smoke bomb in the shop vac.

[@danhambrick6331]

Great tip.Wish I had thought of that one....

[@TheRogermursick]

lol! That made me laugh out loud. Normally I only laugh on the inside.

[@JJBanuelos]

Great tip!

[@solojoe1193]

I hope you did a video on how to pull your shop vac off the wall tutorial 😀awesome video bro you helped me out.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Lol,😅👍

[@XSAVAGE562X]

I gotta try this for sure. ✊️

[@killaslaye]

Can you use a blower too? I have a ryobi electric blower but probably has the same amount of power to a shop vac. It’s not bad to blow a lot of air when doing this right?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

great idea

[@Sulimankhayyat]

Very helpful thank you so much

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@trinityacandhtg5543]

Great idea💡, found it right away👍thanks!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KevinTatum88]

bro, you may wanna check your VAC and Mount for leaks too by the mean looks of it! lol

[@andrewbrewer4635]

Thanks for this man

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No problem!

[@bmuns6445]

Nice video. I think I have an exhaust leak in my VW GLI with 240k miles. I get hot air coming into the cabin vents that dries out my face and gives me a headache.

[@nipponjim7815]

Possible leaking heater core if smell is coolant'y, if not you have a stuck-open engine bay louver vent and possible manifold issue. Can you shut the louver? My Suzuki Grand Vitara had electric louver that malfunctioned in the stuck open posiiton which I dont think is good because it allowed humidity ingress into the cabin.

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

Sometime this week my neighbors are going to be wondering why do I have a vacuum attach to the exhaust of my truck. Thank you for the video.

[@hughchambersjr.8424]

Thx bro got like 5 codes after replacing cat on exhaust manifold ,thinkin i might have caused aleak by not tightening properly the shop vac part was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

What are the codes?

[@jameslund221]

Same thing happened to me yesterday. Just the day before yesterday my wife said your 04 crv is so quiet I didn’t even know it was running. Then yesterday I started it up and it sounded like the muffler feel off. But the noise is not coming from the muffler, it sounds more like it is coming from the catalytic converter. Somewhere around the cat. Could it be the change in temperature “ like the weather “that caused a crack or what? It went from summer weather to almost freezing in the morning. Could that be what caused the exhaust leak? Thanks for your help, James

[@coltendoty2981]

I know mine is leaking in the same spot I just gotta figure out how to tighten those square nuts that come stock

[@michaelmyers6299]

Mine only makes that noise when I accelerate . Manifold leak? , Cool video man , Lol . Started up the first time he said what the hell is that , lol

[@markatheist]

Yes , very good.

[@PatrickHolmesHollywood]

Gonna try this tonight !! Ty

[@johnfultz618]

Thanks buddy! Great idea

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No problem 👍

[@martenehn3701]

Good idea. I´m gonna check it out.

[@z06baron6]

Made me laugh with the metal music getting the vacuum loose lol

[@susangriffith9818]

I tried this but the glove blew up.. on a two muffler system, any ideas?

[@edwardbrownstien8741]

Great idea! Will try this, thanks!