Dodge Dakota: Intermediate Pipe, Muffler & Tail Pipe Replacement

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

Last night, I had a nightmare about mufflers. I woke up exhausted.

[@johnspecht7449]

It is honestly very nice to see you back here so often lately. Thanks.

[@Hazeyone7977]

I 2nd that!

[@rodbelding9523]

Yeah he's really been pumping out the videos lately, which is awesome.

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

@@rodbelding9523 It's probably time for new Bow, Mrs. O can just about spank him in archery.

[@kevinm5177]

Been awesome with all the videos lately!

[@EffingWhiteMale]

KZbin monitzes more in the month of December

[@tylerkrug7719]

Almost made it to 830 in the morning without breaking out the torch,lol. That had me laughing so dam hard.

[@Randy245850]

Same here!!

[@weloveups831]

Every video is great When Mrs. O makes an appearance! The rest are just very informative and fun!

[@tonywestvirginia]

Mrs. "O" is a top shelf woman.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Speaking of the great Huntress Mrs. O- has she bagged another deer, or is the season in PRNY finished?

[@paulregner5335]

Gotta love the corrugated/scrap metal skid plates. 👍

[@carlachambers3771]

@paulregner5335 lol. I Just noticed that.

[@kens.3729]

Your Channel definitely Helps us Decide which Brands and Models we should Avoid. 😬👍

[@SteelheadTed]

It may be true to some extent but mechanics see what customers drive and not all communities drive a diversity of cars, some may be over represented.

[@thevinceberry]

Avoid Stellantis, Nissan and the Koreans.

[@carlachambers3771]

​@thevinceberry and ford. Ford supports gay rights. Yuck

[@squirrely69]

The weep hole thing reminds me of a Nissan xterra that come through the shop one winter for a crank no start. It was dropped off the night before so we pushed it in the drip bay to thaw. Next morning it fired right up. Turns out some exhaust work was done and the muffler filled so full of water it would freeze overnight and actually blocked the exhaust. Drilled a hole, drained it out, right as rain.

[@markh.6687]

I've heard some fighter planes had water-injection to boost power, but....

[@FishFind3000]

@@markh.6687 water injection can cool intake air temps and allow more power from denser air.

[@markh.6687]

@@FishFind3000 Yes, but they're exhausts didn't fill up with water like that Nissan :)

[@Yawwee]

Yea !!! An exhaust install that you can do fairly easy - no rusted clamp / nuts, pipes fused together and won't separate, have to drop shields and shocks to get it in !!!! Nice of Mrs. O. to come pay you a visit and see if you're working !!!! I miss Luna and her debut appearances, she always has a lot to say !!! Drilling a drain hole is above and beyond most standard mechanics - but you go the extra 5 miles so the customer gets more life out of the parts you install for him/her !!!! Well done, Eric. Can't wait for the next one.

[@edwardsilva895]

I'm "exhausted" just watching you work...

[@douglaskraus2917]

Before you mentioned it, I was impressed that you could put the truck on the lift. Here in MN our rust isn't as awful as yours, but the Dakota frames still don't last long.

[@jamesofallthings3684]

It isn't? My f150 was toast after a few years. A 2011 before all the aluminum but the rockers, frame, brake lines were all gone. I have a 95 work van now that I'm in TX and it's nicer than any of my MN trucks. Very depressing.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Colorado has the mag chloride. Makes ya go slip sliding away.

[@ralfie8801]

@@tomtheplummer7322 They’re also using that in Texas now. Probably going on 10 years or so.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Looks like the frame was coated

[@douglaskraus2917]

@@jamesofallthings3684 Not positive it's worse in NY than MN, but I did see one of his videos with a 2015 Chevy with the frame gone. I haven't seen that in MN. Frames in my area last 20 or so on 3/4 & 1 tons that we work on. I know I walk away from used vehicles from NY, PA, MA, and a few more including MI.

[@abbykay9509]

I am not a mechanic but watch an SMA video every day! Music today??

[@jimbattles9642]

Mrs. O keeps you booked up to keep you and Josh out of trouble.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Thank you for protecting your eyes Eric. God bless you youngster for what you do here

[@scottjudah]

One of the cleanest undercarriage in New York I've seen on your channel. Good thing they Fluid Film. :)

[@craigsmith8217]

I once worked in a muffler factory. The challenge was to misbend the pipe as much as possible and still get it thru the inspection jig.

[@ouch1011]

That. Explains. Everything.

[@ThatOddGarage]

Dude you're creeping up on a mil. I'm proud of you bro keep up the good work!

[@peterhodgkins6985]

'Not quite 8:30 and we've already busted out the torches...'. Smoke wrench solves a LOT of time issues! ;) Nice, neat job!

[@timothyoneill3154]

I like the torch when it's 3 inches from my face! Joys of diy without a lift. Thanks, Eric for the invaluable lessons. I learn something new from every video!

[@richardramon2175]

Dude! You are on a roll with these vids. Thank you as always for educating us DIYers

[@davehawk2130]

Eric O. All the videos you've been putting out lately is EXHAUSTING!! Keep it up!!

[@markh.6687]

I'm spent from all this...............wait for it!!.....exhausting work!

[@ronwatson4902]

Nice clean install. I remember putting new tailpipes on my 56 Belair around '69. All brass coat hangers! Nice clean install.

[@ducky1496]

Good to see a Yankee wielding the fire axe with vigor!!! I haven’t seen much good torching since moving down South from Chicagoland!! Keep it up!!!

[@likearockcm]

Who would of thought 30 years ago that one day you would need a drainage system in your exhaust ! Ah the wonders of modern engineering !

[@bigdog7813]

Your water in the resonator reminded me of a situation I had working at a GM dealership in a small town in the PRMN. Car was towed in with a no start condition. It was the middle of winter and the owner only made short trips. Turned out the muffler had filled with water/condensation from the engine due to short drives and froze solid - giant ice plug that blocked the exhaust. Left the car sit in the shop overnight and had a massive puddle of water on the floor the next day. Car started right up and ran fine. Drilled some drain holes in the muffler and told the owner to take it on some longer drives to help minimize moisture collection. Problem solved. Thanks for the great videos!

[@harryharding2123]

Nice to see someone putting a oem muffler and exhaust instead of some device that makes it louder

[@utidjian]

So many times I watch your vids and often I see something before you point it out then I get ready to comment on it. Just like drilling the "pee hole" in the resonator. 99/100 times you get to fixing it in the video. Note to self: Always watch SMAR videos through to the end before commenting... also read the comments before commenting.

[@VIC909B1]

Nice Job buddy, remember learning the drain hole trick at least 35 yrs. ago, man I am old.

[@bill3641]

I now believe that the volume of replacement auto parts that are required for the vehicles in the rust belt bring down the costs for those of us living on the west coast . Thanks East coast .

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Pretty easy Exhaust replacement job Eric O entertaining as always @South Main Auto Repair LLC

[@fredsimmons2793]

It sure looked like that spare tire had to much play in it!That weep hole was a nice touch!

[@marksimonds13]

I noticed the same thing with that spare... perhaps Eric loosened it up to get the resonator in there? Not sure...

[@jimm1819]

@@marksimonds13 The mechanisms all break. Mine's a lot worse, and the tire still won't come off. If I need the spare, I'll have to cut the cable.

[@ouch1011]

The spare tire hanger had probably been seized up and/or broken for the last 14 years.

[@budc2578]

The reason I lower the spare each spring and lube the mechanism . Still works after 14 years.

[@wattie1050]

Great job Eric , just shows you the old fluid film undercoating certainly done the trick on that 4x4 . Great to see plenty of clips coming out from SMS . Just getting the salt on the roads again over the pond in Scotland here again .👍👍

[@markh.6687]

Yay! We got to see Mrs. O. again! And yes, Eric, we've exhausted our patience dealing with mufflers.

[@tv43405]

I enjoy Eric doing work while I sit at the kitchen table eating muffins good maintenance as always

[@DIYDaveOK]

Thanks as always, Eric, even when it's "exhausting."😁

[@pharmmech]

When I was teaching I had a person want me to try to fix their vehicle. It was at a shop and they spent a lot of the guys money trying to fix the car. At times it would not start and they had replaced ignition components and then told the guy it was the timing chain. I got it with it torn apart. Front disassembled, intake off. Had to put it together to diagnose. Put it together , ran great . parked it outside overnight in Wyoming in ten degree weather . It would not start. Pushed back inside for the day , started and ran just fine. Lifted it on a hoist and drilled a hole in the muffler. Drained 4 or 5 quarts out of the muffler. It had so much water in it it would freeze when it got below zero preventing it from running. the drain holes are definitely important not just to make the last longer.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Nice install. Good tech tip about drilling a hole in the muffler and resonator.

[@markh.6687]

If you drill a bunch of holes, you can let all the steam out. 😆

[@RJon2006]

Keep up the good work sir. You’re a good man, mechanic, and KZbinr.

[@kellyx57]

The title alone is worth a thumbs up!

[@joeythedime1838]

Eric just pumping out the SMA content ....

[@billc7211]

Thank you for the lesson on the drain holes. I’m gonna have to look under my vehicles now to see if they have them.

[@erickdanielsson6710]

Thanks Eric, Amazing a 15 year old Dodge in the PRNY not rusted out!!!

[@Luigi-pk8mk]

Great job Eric makes it look easy. Every time I do any work on an exhaust system I swear it is going to be the last time and then.... I have had 2 aftermarket exhausts on our '98 Grand Cherokee and both rattled where the tail pipe goes over the track bar. The original didn't do this so I could tell the aftermarket systems didn't fit as well. I finally solved this annoying issue by adding an aftermarket exhaust hanger to lift the system up just enough to keep it from hitting the track bar. Finally no rattles!

[@mrenfilade7178]

I loved the "elevator music" while you were using the torch +1 Like The lyrics are "Yeah, yeah, I'm getting things done / watch out for that red-hot lava / Yeah. yeah I'm cutting things off / Watch out for that muffler hanging by a thread, yeah!

[@shaneanderson1036]

You hit the jackpot with Mrs O .🎉

[@markh.6687]

Dude held 6 aces the day he found her. Yes, I said 6 aces.

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

I was having flashbacks of doing exhaust systems in NY. Hardly ever touched a wrench until installation. Just grab the cutting torch & watch the exhaust hit the floor.

[@SouthMainAuto]

It's kind of funny Bob. Read through the comments, it sounds like the majority of people are asking why I don't use a saw z all. I explain to one guy I've never even seen that happen in a shop around us. Every shop uses a torch?

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

@@SouthMainAuto I'll race a sawzall vs a torch any day especially when cutting exhaust pipe to manifold nuts. I still have my torches. In NY the torch is your best friend!

[@markh.6687]

The shops I used over the years in Illinois (outside Chicago) always used a torch unless there was some safety reason they couldn't on a particular car. One shop found out the wrong way there was a leaking gas tank nobody knew had a leak until....🚒🚒🚒🚒

[@csebastian71]

Respect for the hours watching loading bars on your screen. 🍺

[@billupstateny9151]

The spare tire hanging precariously💯

[@dustintunis9347]

Just needs snugged up, but I had a cable break when I snugged mine up once.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@@dustintunis9347 Being the Republic of NYS, it's rusted so may not be snugged up now, but it all depends on how soon it was used to replace a punctured tire.

[@billupstateny9151]

@@johnhpalmer6098 Agree

[@billupstateny9151]

@@dustintunis9347 If it is so simple, just DO IT Already.

[@utidjian]

I slathered grease all over my spare tire hanger when I had a pickup. Saved me more than once. I have seen spares get "frozen" to the frame with a rusted solid hanger mechanism.

[@Hubjeep]

13:49 Snow tires!! I put a set on my 4x4 XJ Cherokee, makes a world of difference. Got mine on a second set of wheels I got the on the Craigslist a few years back.

[@miketeeveedub5779]

I'm sure the sales rep for that muffler kit got a bit upset that you doubled the life of that muffler by drilling a drain hole . That's one less future sale before that truck goes to the crusher. Good job!

[@steveb6103]

The frame will rust through before it needs another one!

[@mph5896]

That exhaust will rot out in 12 months in PRNY.

[@notapplicable430]

@@mph5896 It's already a goner...

[@markh.6687]

That truck will outlive that muffler at this rate; NAPA stands for "Needs A Part Again".

[@joel.3112]

Sad but true

[@ozzykrahn806]

im doing two days of working on a Polaris snowmobile and now im watching a new sma video, im in heaven, OH YAAAAAAAA

[@jamesbruno5896]

Mrs O is an absolute delight & thanks for the video Mr O!

[@davescruton2829]

I enjoyed the title, the video was just a wonderful bonus.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Impressive how clean those 07 Dakota is underneath for being a NY vehicle fluid Film Doing well on this vehicle Eric O @South Main Auto Repair LLC

[@NoVacks4Me]

We don't worry about the money light here in Canada. As long as suspension and steering is tight, good tires and no holes in body you're good to go.

[@johnnyblue4799]

And emission testing...

[@johnnyblue4799]

@@Loveitdownunder It's not common sense country. They don't check, for instance, the efficacy of the shock absorbers. You can have good brakes but if the shocks are gone your stopping distance increases. Those tires just won't keep in contact with the road. And I don't know if/what changed in the meantime, but when I was living there, the only time they'd do an inspection was when the cars were sold second hand. That was the case in Ontario. No idea about other provinces.

[@philarends7555]

The title alone deserves a like

[@OceanofMaya]

This channel just makes me happy.

[@shemp308]

Favorite tool in the shop flaming wrench set. Fits any bolt, screw, or lug, or lock never failed yet!

[@jeffduncan9140]

The old gas axe.

[@bertgrau3934]

Talk about aftermarket parts, I put a 500 Cadillac engine and turbo 400 transmission in a 77 Chevy pickup, I went to a muffler shop and I told the guy I wanted 2 1/2 inch exhaust from the exhaust manifolds to the end he told me the Cadillac uses 2 1/4 , I can bring it down then step it up to 2 1/2 . I said ok . He charged me $115 for everything. That was 2001. He made support brackets. And welded everything up. I used turbo style mufflers, it sounded good.

[@ericbastion2149]

Hey from Michigan good old Rust Belt just like you I actually have family in Buffalo New York. They’re still shoveling out then a mechanic for 30+ years this time of the year literally gives me chills.

[@TonyYork-KB9RAO]

Just did a 06 4.7 dakota, from the manifolds back, in my driveway, to be honest was the easiest exhaust replace I have done

[@robertoruiz7069]

HI ERIC,always watch your vids,and i just had a thought when you where using your torch.I used to do a lot of tig, mig and brazing in my job and can suggest if you DON"T have spark arresters on you oxy and acetilin hoses ,get some,they may save you life.they're not to much maybe 50 bucks for both .Your welding supplier has them.just a tip,i couldn't tell but you might already have them at your tank gauges.good vids,keep on trucking.

[@danielbarrett6026]

Flashback to the good ole days in the muffler shop! Torch is king!

[@holdshortrunway27]

I always enjoy your Segways at the end. Thanks Eric

[@johnmurphy6366]

Oxy acetylene,the multitool of the rust belt!Happy holidays to the O family

[@jerryhatrick5860]

My favorite thing Layin pipe.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Thanks for the tip on the weep hole

[@chriss1227]

Looking pretty cool with those torch glasses on.

[@dlaitch]

The torch saves a lot of cussin' in removing exhaust systems. Only caveat is ensuring fuel system has no leaks before lighting up. Weep hole will stretch muffler life and a wise move to save your customer money. Great video as always ! ✔👍👍

[@thomasturner1761]

Thanks for the videos. I try to watch them all. Excellent work ethics.

[@jemtec1]

I like to drill a small pee hole in the lowest areas of the muffler/resonator. They last quite a bit longer. Always told my customers when I sold parts (walker mainly) to follow that rule. Good job Eric! :-)

[@christopheraxten7020]

Thanks for the what’s up Wednesday you were on great form great two hours of entertainment

[@landontesar3070]

Thanks, Eric, appreciate the thoughtful narration.

[@ricknash3055]

That was very fast and thorough. The oxy-torch seemed to have a very yellow flame. Clean the nozzle! LOL

[@eddieg7426]

thank you mr. O for the tip on the weep hole!!!!

[@billziegmond4943]

Smoke wrench fixes everything!

[@terryisnor]

Hey Eric enjoy your videos

[@ozzykrahn806]

hi im ozzy, i to love this guys videos

[@JTIZZO]

Those are just spare parts. You can just cut them off. LMAO! Mrs Tizzo's son did this on his Subaru (on purpose)! Hahahaha. He said it would make it sound good. Kids these days.... they know way more than the team of engineers that designed the vehicle. You made our week last night! Thank you for that! I hope we did and continue to drive more people to your channel. It's worth the sub for everyone!

[@ryemarsh8]

#1 shop tool in the rust belt, The Hot Wrench.

[@LS1LE]

Thank you for the drain in the resonator, lol, I didn’t know if you were going to do it. Great video, great job!

[@tjmartin34]

I love the hot wrench! Use it almost everyday

[@rogerm9232]

Yes….love the dakota visits…my 2000 still roadworthy and has the 4.7 also 🎉

[@Dustinicus.]

I need to get a 5 gallon bucket of that fluid film. Seems like awesome stuff

[@HOTROD43137]

its always good to see you like family to me

[@thomash1923]

Dang it. The video came out while I’m in the blind. Will have to wait to watch it.

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Good job Eric O. Your a awesome mechanic. Appreciate the channel buddy 👍

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Thanks for the hole tip. You're the best.

[@rcf8367]

Good to see you drill the condensate drain pp hole, my cohorts always give me grief when I do that!

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Hi Mrs. O, looking lovely!

[@janibeg3247]

hangers - repurposed wire coat hangers - worked for me.

[@gunsaway1]

Can’t beat the Flame Wrench

[@kboomarangfinch167]

Digging the torching tune backround music.....could work well for one of your silent brake jobs.

[@floorpizza8074]

Best video title. Ever.

[@richard.d5121]

Even a simple Muffler job I learn somethng new, mufflers have weep holes lol if not make one. I recently started using fluid film bought the spray can with the nozzle It works but, I have bought the sprayer and a gallon of fluid film hope mine looks as good as that 07

[@markkrispin6944]

Mrs. O is really cracking the whip on Mr. O!

[@patrickinottawa27]

Eric responds "beat me, baby, beat me"!

[@danlemke6407]

Back in the day when we used matches to light things, they would often ignite in our pockets when the sparks flew. Ahhh, the good old days... Nice when you can do an R&R with parts that fit.

[@markh.6687]

That's what a flint striker is for. "Emits shower of sparks. Keep out of reach of children, or the son of an Ironworker." But I used it my high school Welding 101 class. Never climbed the iron; no head for heights.

[@rgmoore]

The good ol' green and orange wrench. Between that and the BMFH you can fix anything.

[@jackhouston357]

wow a torch that plays music!

[@m-11]

Aluminized mild steel exhaust is total garbage in salt belt. Lucky to get through two winters. 409 stainless is the only thing to use if you plan to keep your car longer than a year.

[@lynnmiller5183]

Job well done and thank you for the weep hole tip

[@jzannieri]

Have a torch, but I am a Sawzall guy myself. I've go 2 of 'em. Du use torch to bend stuff and heat stuff and braze stuff.