[HOW TO] Fix a Rusted Out Nissan Versa Exhaust (2012-2017 Sedan & Note)

[@fondupot]

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[@RyanEhli-MusicAndGuitar]

What are best methods for removing exhaust donut gasket between catalytic converter pipe & resonator pipe? I have one that's completely bonded to the cat' pipe flange & has partially come off except for the inner-most perimeter edge - there's metal grating connecting the partially intact part that's removed from the edge of the cat' pipe & the stuck inner-most part of the donut gasket

[@SdW.8]

As a lady, shops tend to give me a hard time, even though I know what I'm talking about, so I like to fix my car myself. Buying a Nissan was absolutely a mistake, but I'm working with what I have. Thanks for this video and all the part numbers! Also, your car ramp is ingenious. I subscribed right after this video, because you're doing great work helping us non-mechanics do the work we can. Much love from the Midwest US 💖

[@fondupot]

Thanks so much! Glad to help. Thanks for watching and the sub.

[@rlavaja]

This is Vin Diesel here and I've got to say, I never thought I'd be driving a Nissan Versa Note. But the way it sounds now thanks to Fondupot's Garage has made me a believer!

[@fondupot]

Vin! Thanks so much for visiting my channel. It was a privilege to work on your vehicle. Glad you are satisfied!

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

Well done. I will be fixing my wife's Versa today. It sounds like an old tractor and has lost so much compression it struggles getting down the road. Especially hills. Anyway...best wishes to you and thanks for the video!

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Hope it fixed your problem.

[@TheLifeOfAnIndividual]

This is exactly what I needed! My exhaust broke off at the exact area. Thank you so much for the part list and thorough explanation through the installation

[@fondupot]

Thanks for watching. Glad to help!

[@ociedenver]

I have Nissan Versa Note 2016 on 106k milage and now I ran into the muffler trouble. Thank you for the video. Now I need more parts before process with repairs!

[@aschk.6011]

EXACTLY the location my (under 60k miles) 2014’s exhaust system came apart. Thanks so much for the peace of mind - and saved $$$! - that this is fairly common thing and not something I effed up. We’re in the NE/coastal too, so I’m surprised this didn’t happen sooner.

[@robertpsarudakis3474]

Thank you! Every Nissan I owned did this around the 80k - 90k mark. Even my old 1994 Sentra! My wife '18 Versa Sedan is going out now. I do all my own work so shouldn't be too hard. Thanks for the video!!

[@fondupot]

It’s not a bad job. If you’re mechanically inclined you’ll knock it out with ease. Thanks for watching!

[@blabla12341100]

Thanks for posting this. Helped me fix the exact same problem on my wife's car (same year too!). Cheers.

[@alexbarlow4303]

Thank you, just saved me a ton of cash on my repair! Now I just hope I can do it as smoothly.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Hope it works out for you.

[@SdW.8]

Did you finish the repair? Any tips to help another Nissan owner in the same spot?!

[@spiffster05]

Thank you for this! OMG, this JUST happened to me, same 2016 Note, almost the same mileage! Funny that almost the only thing rusty under this car is the ENTIRE exhaust system! Parts will be order for me soon.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Sorry about your car! Hopefully you can get it repaired and back on the road soon! Thanks for watching.

[@PXBproduction]

I just had my exhaust solder back together with new flanges, it a nissan note 2017 with 82 000km... it cost me about 345 Canadien dollar. I live in Quebec Canada with a lot a snow in the winter

[@petrol.318]

Woohoo, the video finally dropped. Can't say I'm not disappointed with the amount of fire shown :(. Fire game needs to be stepped up.

[@fondupot]

I have a bigger torch that I normally use in this situation, but I couldn't find the nozzle for my propane tanks! I had to settle for my girlfriends culinary butane torch. It worked in the pinch tho! Thanks for watching.

[@petrol.318]

@@fondupot Not sure if you're soliciting video ideas but it seems that you know how to properly jack a car. Finding good jack points and separate spots for the stands is an actual struggle.

[@fondupot]

@@petrol.318 That's a great idea for a video! I have a list of future videos that I continually add to. I appreciate the idea! And thanks again for watching!

[@edwardvanoeveren7873]

The flange joints are a poorly engineered failure point, as documented by the numerous complaints posted on-line about this problem occurring over many years of the model line. The weld on the flange at the front of the pipe from my muffler (2009 Versa 1.6) failed. I replaced the muffler (which included that pipe and flange). Two years later, the flange at the rear end of the "front pipe" (from the resonator) failed. At that point, I simply cut off both flanges, inserted a connector that slipped over the ends of the pipes, and sealed using clamps.

[@fondupot]

Yea. Very poor design.

[@SdW.8]

What connector? Sorry I'm totally new to this and have had the EXACT problems as you. If I can just repair the break instead of replacing it, I'd rather do that. Also, sounds like a great "repair kit" for on the road. Thanks!!!

[@W.A.S.D1]

Thank you for the video. My Nissan note 2014 had the same problem at the same exhaust point. Tha garage solderd it back on for about 50 dollars. I am wondering how long the soldering will last because its almost 1 year since they did it 😅

[@fondupot]

Glad it helped

[@puttersonlydg4661]

My exhaust on my 2015 Versa Note just did this. Having a hell of a time getting the spring bolts off. I noticed you didn’t put a nut on the spring bolts when you replaced them. Can you enlighten me as to why a nut isn’t needed at the back of the Cat?

[@fondupot]

The other side of that flange has welded nuts on it. So you just tighten the spring bolts right into those threads.

[@puttersonlydg4661]

Thanks for responding with awesome information.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help.

[@SdW.8]

I had the same question! Thanks

[@SdW.8]

Is there a spray on anti-rust product I can use to coat my new parts to prevent this quick corrosion? My new muffler is completely rusted after just ONE winter here in the Midwest.

[@fondupot]

The problem is whatever you put on the exhaust will just burn off. It has to do with the material that is used, it’s just super cheap. The most expensive option would be to have a legit exhaust shop put a custom exhaust on the car using high quality stainless steel. But that won’t be cheap….

[@SdW.8]

@@fondupot Thanks! Good to know for my future car.

[@CentekSolutions]

What brand model torch did you use in the video? The ones on Amazon look pretty bad. Thanks

[@fondupot]

It’s a Bernz-O-Matic

[@CentekSolutions]

@@fondupot Thank you. Great video by the way! Special thanks for providing part number and sizes too!

[@fondupot]

Thanks for watching!

[@age_of_reason]

Would you replace the cat if replacing the rest of the exhaust? Or try to save the cat? It's less labor at the shop to replace ALL new exhaust.

[@fondupot]

In this case I didn’t replace the cat because it was fine. So I only replaced the exhaust from the cat back.

[@ktauber9692]

This LITERALLY just happened to me. My 2017 Versa decided to become a racecar overnight. I just checked and my muffler sheared off the same way.

[@fondupot]

Yea it’s a very common issue with this vehicle.

[@RyanEhli-MusicAndGuitar]

What are best methods for removing exhaust donut gasket between catalytic converter pipe & resonator pipe? I have one that's completely bonded to the cat' pipe flange & has partially come off except for the inner-most perimeter edge - there's metal grating connecting the partially intact part that's removed from the edge of the cat' pipe & the stuck inner-most part of the donut gasket

[@fondupot]

You can try torching it and scrapping the remaining pieces of the gasket off.

[@SdW.8]

Did you get it off the way he recommended? I'm about to do this on my car and looking for as much guidance as possible.

[@RyanEhli-MusicAndGuitar]

@@SdW.8I removed that particular exhaust gasket mostly by using pick tools & needle nose pliers to pull out pieces after I picked at them to loosen them. I do not remember using any heat. Just be patient while picking & scraping loose the gasket pieces embedded in the grooves of the flanges. Sometimes you'll get bigger chucks because of the metal grating built into the gasket. Left me know if you have any questions because I've worked on many of these now.

[@SdW.8]

@@RyanEhli-MusicAndGuitar Ooo this is good to know. Thanks so much for responding. I'm hoping the catalytic converter will hold strong, bc I think that's out of my strength abilities and skill. I'll let you know if I run into anything weird. Fingers crossed I can make this happen!

[@susanjones5988]

Vroom vroom. Great job. 👍🏻

[@fondupot]

Thank you!

[@AndrewM-fu2jr]

Hui there and thanks for your video.I am having a problem with my 2015 Nissan versa,and I think it might be the muffler as my car sounds like a motorcycle now.My car is also consuming more fuel than before,could it also be my catalytic converter or just muffler,or maybe both? that is causing the sudden spike in fuel consumption.

[@alleniverson4420]

I’m gonna attempt this… never done this before…these part fit a 2010 Nissan Versa hatchback?? It’s so rusty it’s ridiculous, it’s been rusty since first 5 years of owning this car, Nissan exhausts are trash! Any special tips to give me, no car training what’s so ever.

[@fondupot]

Not sure if these parts will fit a 2010. This was a 2016 in the video. The process should be similar. As long as you get the right parts. Good luck

[@andrewstanley903]

I have a 2010 Versa sedan. The catalytic converter is shot and the muffler is held up with a wire coat hanger. I live in TN and the whole exhaust system is rusted.

[@fondupot]

Whatever material Nissan used was garbage! Thanks for watching!

[@andrewstanley903]

@@fondupot You're welcome had another person in comments on the exhaust sports auto video of the 2021 versa review mention to me his 2009 with 92k and his whole exhaust system needs to be replaced. My reply to him was yes.

[@komichan4409]

Hi, I have a similar problem and I was wondering if I buy the muffler, will it come with the gasket, bolts, etc? Or do I order that separately? Thank you!

[@fondupot]

I had to order everything separately.

[@rileyscott953]

Cheap double stick welds, decided I'm putting a glass pack on mine

[@fondupot]

👍🏻

[@SdW.8]

What is a glass pack?! I'm about to do this myself and am looking for tips and guidance. Thanks!

[@rileyscott953]

​@@SdW.8cherry bomb glass pack, it's an exhaust resonator

[@asumadre9588]

how about the other gasket on the other side of the cat mine leaks. where would I find the gasket for the other side for a nissan versa 2007.

[@fondupot]

Try looking the part up on Rock Auto .com that’s where I get most of my parts

[@scflooring8658]

Very good video

[@poseidon5003]

I have a 2015 and my rusty exhaust is becoming an issue.

[@fondupot]

Replace it!

[@poseidon5003]

@@fondupot Well yes. But I want to find or create the cheapest but effective exhaust for it. LOL

[@MrKiranprabhakar]

What torch do you use? Can you add a link?

[@fondupot]

It was a Bernzomatic Butane Micro Torch. Here is a link to one: amzn.to/3Sa63kf

[@BroadwayLTDProductions]

Yeah I have a 2019 Versa and my exhaust looks like crap. I keep getting a P2096 code and I bet it is because the exhaust is trashed.

[@fondupot]

Could be.

[@paulreum]

I feel like this issue was planned obsolescence on Nissan's part.

[@fondupot]

They use used very cheap material. Exhaust shouldn’t rust out at 60k miles.

[@mmmmburgerz9442]

My local dealer is a joke, they wanted 3,200 for these parts. Everything has to be racket these days.

[@fondupot]

Wow that’s nuts.

[@peterlakers1]

some state laws cover to 70,000 to 80,000 miles dealer knows this .. check your state laws.. dealer don't tell you this..

[@fondupot]

Never heard this before.

[@leesbutters1485]

My wifes car has literally the exact same problem rusted off right at the flange. Complete junk

[@fondupot]

Factory Nissan junk!

[@zach3270]

Wow mine did the same thing at 70k 🤦

[@fondupot]

crappy nissan quality!

[@SamLopez11]

Typical Nissan, needs a new muffler after just 4 years!!

[@fondupot]

It was so bad. So so bad. lol