How to repair rusted/broken exhaust pipe flange cheap

[@AyeVonWYD]

Fixing up a 05 magnum in the rust belt this saved me an insane amount of time and frustration

[@jeffkinder6865]

I'm no where near a mechanic but I'm tired of spending money on someone else to fix my stuff so I go to youtube and you sir saved me a huge headache today thank you

[@tomgill9467]

Thanks. You asked, "How long is this thing gonna last?" My 1997 Grand Marquis has 466,000 miles on it, and I am just now fixing the same issue on the passenger side! That exhaust lasted a long time!

[@Ratlins9]

This is the exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for making this video, you saved me a considerable amount of money.

[@ryanlucero6066]

Man... this video had saved me hundred bucks as I DIYed it too. My 2014 outback had same old rotted pipe to muffler flanges. Same thing i did grind and cut the rusted bolt leaving me without anything to anchor the new bolt. I used the split flanges. My trouble is the gasket, air still leaking despite tightening the flanges. I applied a little bit of putty and made the good seal.

[@JohnathanLaFey]

had to comment on this, just finished this fix today, worked perfectly, it sounds like a brand new car now by comparison. thanks for this

[@vicinvesta8349]

Had that. Lasted about a year.

[@stage2neon]

Didn't know these existed. Thank you very much!! That saved boat loads of time and headache.

[@birkhagurung8493]

Wow... you are the best Instructor ... this video helped me fix my issue of exhaust pipe..... !!!!

[@johndc2998]

I appreciate the video sir, very informative and helpful. Sure maybe it could be trimmed in length but we're all human and you made many very good points that may have been missed if the video was trimmed. Thanks again for the great video!

[@SS-jy9sh]

Excellent method to fix a broken exhaust flange when dealing with broken/frozen bolts!!!

[@samsylvain5429]

Was worth waiting till the end. I was looking at my broken off bolt head like how the hell am I gonna drill that out. Thanks

[@blaisegamer1262]

You just saved me a messed up hand and a head ache thanks bro

[@SneakerShow24]

You just saved me $200 on my Infiniti!! Thank you!

[@Jossejagguar]

Your video helped me a lot. Now I'm gonna fix my car. Thank you.

[@michaeljameslawrence2965]

Great fix J La, I suppose you have to be fairly creative when it comes to mechanic's, my brand new bike out the show room is cutting out and leaking oil from the cylinder head onto the exhaust and flange, maybe from over filled engine oil, i am hoping it can be fixed

[@joezupko]

I didn’t even know that piece existed. Ended up cutting the flanges off and using adapter pipes before

[@Greg-tj8rg]

Buying a sheet of material and making your own gasket, brilliant. I should start doing this for oil plug crush gaskets.

[@kylewilliams6090]

What kind of material is this

[@tw1081]

Thanks man! Very cool video. I actually do have a few personal vehicle that is "not even worth it", but I do have $20! I am taking a flange apart on a 1989 Honda tomorrow and was wondering if I can braze the muffler rust hole along the seam and then stumbled on your video. My second concern is whether there is a gasket in that flange I soaked today, so now I know a bit more about what I am up against and how to deal with it when I screw up. It's easiest that way than getting my computer keys all greasy. Thanks for taking the time to school us. I din't know there was such a repair clamp and would have welded on a new plate with 2 holes. I like your way better. Very clever on how to use two and stagger the old studs.

[@lorenreyes2855]

Someone was kind enough to steal my catalytic converter! They chop the flange in half. Thanks for the great information!

[@JLafix]

Holy cow. Good luck

[@crowznest438]

Handy tip about the split flanges. And, "sheets of exhaust material" - what exactly is the name of that, please?

[@slipknotjake]

Drilling out ground off bolts is the easiest thing ever, especially when you have a bay like this, but the universal flange connectors are genius!

[@kenwittlief255]

cut the old flanges off completely, get an exhaust pipe adapter, they are about 5 inches long, they fit over the ends of both pipes, and you put two U clamps on and you are done. You can also get the adapters to match two different size exhaust pipes if necessary. Advanced Auto has them in stock all the time.

[@fishandreptileinfo]

Great video J La, very informative. (UK)

[@dtm8073]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing, learn something new every day. Cheers!

[@johnr8013]

Great vid, gonna go give this a try, heading to autozone now! get my Suzuki x-90 nice a quiet, sounds like a fart in a tin can right now.

[@Josh-zy3lq]

😂

[@ScottATL999]

Great idea! Are the bolt holes far enough apart where these 2-bolt split flanges would fit over a 3-bolt flange without it blocking the bolts?

[@JLafix]

Not sure on three, but I'm sure they make a 3 hole split flange

[@ScottATL999]

They do make 3 bolt split flanges, but to use it to clamp over the existing flange like in the video may not work as the bolts will be blocked by the old flange from connecting to the othwr piece. The 2-bolt piece being an oval may work though as it's holes might clear the old flange.

[@jeremywhitehead219]

What is the name of that front part that runs up in the engine

[@tomlarocque4720]

THANK YOUUUUUU :) Saved me a lot of money !

[@gerardjones7881]

this is what I'm doing now. had to order the second flange as the ears are rusted away. had to use 4 inch bolts but it's looking good to go.

[@mcw1906]

Water was coming out of mine also. I had an engine swap and it was squirting out of the flange after an engine swap.same pipes just when we put them back together, there was all the water. My friend did all of work and unfortunately he had left out of state and probably could have told me what was happening

[@Hello-pl2qe]

Thanks man, Ive been having the same idea but wasnt sure if it would work. Ill be ordering some now.

[@Davidnichols-p7w]

Great video thanks for sharing.

[@colinkennedy908]

Good info. Great delivery. Thanks

[@frenchblueee]

Man thank you so much for this!!!

[@bramblebop1904]

Very instructive, thanks.

[@impulsetraining1341]

Life saver, thank you 👍

[@alejandrogonzalez-hc7xl]

Como se llaman las abrazaderas??

[@bman4life956]

I mean what's the name of the product

[@JLafix]

Dont know...probably dorman product...exhaust flange repair kit

[@bman4life956]

Thanks but they don't make them in my size my pipe too big

[@bman4life956]

Need like a 4incher

[@gerardjones7881]

tried it 4 times these past 3 weeks, still leaks, tried the clamps with muffler cement to seal it, still leaks. Gonna try with red hi temp silicone today, beyond that I don't know what else I can do.

[@consciousobjector2507]

Did it work?

[@DieselZee]

What did you use to cut the flange bolts to get the two exhaust pipes apart? Sawzall?

[@JLafix]

Can't remember sawsall or a cut off wheel

[@stoveguy2133]

I bought a car with a 100% new exhaust. Cats, Down pipes, resonators muffs sweet.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Why not slice the flange wings off the old pipes? They look dangerously sharp. Just lop off and bolt up the spot flanges.

[@lambster4972]

i like your "lift" lol

[@PUEBLOSphilip]

What was the brand of the flange kit? Thanks

[@JLafix]

I do not know the brand name but I bought it at AutoZone. And I'm sure most places like that will carry it

[@mgamga9476]

If he bought it in AutoZone, it is called Sure Bilt Heavy duty split flange. AutoZone carries them it was only $4.99 each

[@mrnoquestion1007]

MGA MGA Thank you sir

[@thitran9637]

Great tip. Thanks.

[@tw1081]

I especially enjoyed the excessive!!

[@thomasfrank9795]

too much excessive talking,but helpful.

[@HeadxxxHunter]

Helped me actually.

[@consciousobjector2507]

disagree.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Helpful but could have been 1/4 the length.

[@SimonKillam]

Very helpful thank you!

[@joseluissanchez2273]

Gracias esto es exactamente lo que andaba buscando

[@DataWaveTaGo]

Great tip! Thanks!!!!

[@voxpopuval]

Wish I could hire you to work on my corroded 2006 Camry! Is there anything I can spray on the exhaust pipe to prevent further damage. Ah! The Great North East where the salt the roads all winter long.

[@JLafix]

I swear by fluid film it's a little pricey at 8 to $10 a can but that stuff's phenomenal at stopping rust from progressing

[@JLafix]

O cheese I just re read the comment Spraing anything on an exhaust pipe will do nothing. It will just burn off

[@reallifeengineer7214]

Try 2-part brake paint. For example, G2. This is brushed on. But you need to clean the pipe first.

[@danielortiz8878]

Useful thank you

[@DJahriLionfish]

Great idea THANX

[@leecresai2313]

yes that what i need.

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

Cadillac converter? I thought I was the only one who calls it that ! Lol

[@saulgodoy1358]

I got a very similar situation, thanks for the video.! Helps!

[@dennistaylor3796]

I bought a gasket today $10

[@sadotcharbonneau-lachance4097]

I died at $1500 Thanks

[@centroamericasvr3199]

Fh

[@albundybudbundy3714]

Imma do this and imma do that. Almost 8 mins , And then back to work. Talk less bruh. Geez

[@EldelaefeMuzik]

Ok do the job to much bla bla to make time and money .. lol im joking