Dodge Caravan: Leaking Exhaust Flange (Rusted Out Bolts)

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I bring you along as I fix a ladies loud exhaust on her Chrysler Town and Country. A visual inspection revealed a rust out flange bolt creating the leak. It is an easy fix assuming you have a torch.
-Enjoy!
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@plankton199 Жыл бұрын

Eric, you can make a simple video of you battling two stuck nuts entertaining and enjoyable. Whatever you make from YT per video is nothing compared to the priceless fun and knowledge we all get out here.

@johnz8210 Жыл бұрын

Spot welded nuts that you can't get to are the ones that break off easily.

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

#truth

@Dirtyharry70585 Жыл бұрын

Superseded by one’s that are stripped out

@ronaldbradley9949 Жыл бұрын

So true

@offbeatwarble Жыл бұрын

For sure, that and the inaccessible caged nuts that are contained by the weakest metal cage known to man

@mdotguy Жыл бұрын

bonus points for the ones for lower control arms that are inside the crossmember!

@WisconsinAdventures Жыл бұрын

Mrs. O is a good woman for sure, and you are a good man. Ya'll are what a relationship should be

@billscott2472 Жыл бұрын

Mrs. O real good to you. She takes good care of you

@kenj.8897 Жыл бұрын

I never thought I'd watch a video of a mechanic burning nuts for 15 minutes, you know why he's so popular because he is a nice guy and honest and people see that

@LynxStarAuto 12 күн бұрын

I'm not going to lie, when I first read your comment, I thought it said blowing nuts 😂😂😂. I yelped out loud

@demolitonfreak Жыл бұрын

I look forward to watching your videos every day

@mattbrown5511 Жыл бұрын

Every time I see one of the rusted-out buckets you work on, I remember why I don't miss Indiana. Good work on your behalf as always.

@tomtheplummer7322 Жыл бұрын

...or me Minnesota. A great state to be FROM 😏😎👍🏻

@gregeconomeier1476 Жыл бұрын

....or me Michigan. Now a "Florida Man".

@mattbrown5511 Жыл бұрын

@@gregeconomeier1476 Mississippi for me. Be well.

@Krankie_V Жыл бұрын

Here in upstate NY we have plenty of snow and salt and rust. However, we don't really get big tornadoes or hurricanes or earthquakes, so it's not all bad. It's the oppressive government and taxes here that's really killing us. Geographically, it's quite nice.

@mattbrown5511 Жыл бұрын

@@Krankie_V Sorry Hoss, but y'all keep voting in those politicians. I don't feel bad for you at all. Change the folks in Albany if you don't like the way they run New York. Just saying.

@markmalikowski4971 Жыл бұрын

Glad you were VICtorious in getting the nuts free. As someone who has DIY'ed a flange like that, it was a lot of Dremel work.

@Jj12915 Жыл бұрын

I did one recently and drilled the bolts out. They were mostly gone and just rusty metal blocking the holes. What a nightmare, had to wedge the flange in place, drill it while using a 3ft bar pushing on the back of the drill for leverage. Never again haha.

@stanleyroberts2461 Жыл бұрын

Eric you jinx yourself when you said its going to be a quick easy job. Great channel , keep up the good work!

@jonminer9891 Жыл бұрын

Gee. That was a hard nut to crack. Luckily, you have Mrs. O. to calm you down. Enjoy your tea. Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

@2-old-Forthischet Жыл бұрын

I'm a DYIer and my vocabulary helps me a lot!

@floorpizza8074 Жыл бұрын

Love how you always take the time to do a professional job, even on a little job like this.

@brianhontz6793 Жыл бұрын

Liked this video before I even watched it because I already knew it was going to be good, as usual. Great content as always!

@thagerdorn2009 Жыл бұрын

Man I tell you what Eric. You have got me loving Astro tools. My in laws got me the 52SLC for Christmas and it's the best light I've ever had. And I've ordered a bunch more of their tools, and went up to Summit racing to get a back probe kit and other stuff and got more astro tools there. It's a 2 hour drive to summit for me but it's well worth it. And I'm now super knowledgeable on circuits and how they work and testing them and using my alldata for OEM info. Thank you sir, you are a godsend and a damn awesome dude!

@brandonsimunac Жыл бұрын

Get the Astro Nano sockets, while you're at it. Game changing in tight spaces.

@thagerdorn2009 Жыл бұрын

@@brandonsimunac bought them at summit the other day!

@jmaxim80 Жыл бұрын

I've said it in multiple videos, but It goes along with your statement, sir. That Eric belongs teaching more than running his own shop. His value to others, "in my opinion" would be better served, creating more top quality mechanics like himself. Hopefully, if he retires, he will give it some thought. I mean, he's already teaching people through KZfaq, so a classroom should be easy peazy.

@AikaCraftyCat Жыл бұрын

My main complaint is that the battery isn't designed to be replaceable. I've got a cheaper Braun version, which uses a standard lithium battery that can swapped in like 10 seconds. I actually keep a couple on a charger so I can just swap them out for nonstop use.

@CommomsenseSmith Жыл бұрын

I used a map gas torch and a stripped nut remover hammered on the red hot nut and the air hammer and got mine off my Hondooo they were not welded but they were welded on by rust.

@billhennie Жыл бұрын

@13:14 I love that cup!!! Where can I buy one?? Eric O, you are not just an excellent mechanic, but you are also a great diagnostician!! Not just your average Parts thrower!!! Mrs. O, you have a rare gem there! Mr. O, you have a rare gem there! Two rare gems in one little town in the Peoples State of New York?? Makes one want to move there!! God Bless you two!!! 😄😄😄 BTW, I hit on your merch link and was saddened to not find that cup!!😒😒😒

@gflores7018 Жыл бұрын

Eric O and Vic are the man. Keep it coming SMA

@PJBonoVox Жыл бұрын

Question from a noob... how come the oxy doesn't melt the flange too?

@Shmbler Жыл бұрын

I love your channel. All the cars look way worse than my own two decades old beater. That's kind of satisfying, in a way.

@bearing_aficionado Жыл бұрын

Damn, you are making bank with all these Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep vehicles! Pretty soon, you will be able to leave PRNY for sunnier, warmer, and rust free days!

@Budds36 Жыл бұрын

That coffee mug is so true. Everyone thinks the problem they have is more important than what anyone else has and YOU need to fix it now.

@keithlibner9259 Жыл бұрын

I like to say your piss poor planning does not make it my emergency.

@leonardodavinci303 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see a "simple" job is sometimes not simple even for you.

@gungadinn Жыл бұрын

Blue wrench spoken here. Depending on what you drive, ramps or jack stands can get you high enough to access most exhaust parts. I’ve used a die grinder to remove the ruminates of the spot welded nuts. As much as I hate Harbor Freight, they sell pneumatic right angle die grinders for $25 on sale.

@kens.3729 Жыл бұрын

GOD Pray for the Old Chrysler and Dodge products. 😬👍 I got Upgraded into a Dodge Caravan down in Florida and it was a Nice Solid Ride Vs. Crappy Cavalier.🤪

@MeMakeSparks Жыл бұрын

"Quarter after 8 and I already have the torch out." It's gonna be a great day!!

@jimharmon3404 Жыл бұрын

You did that so quickly that I would just bring it in to you to do that thing you do so well!

@garthbutton699 Жыл бұрын

I've got a Vic just like yours,useful tool in my chest for over 40 years,thanks for your efforts🤗😎🤗😎

@peterwong9458 Жыл бұрын

Loved “It’s a quarter after eight and I’ve already got the torch out” aka the gas axe

@ChazR25 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites is watching you make these PITA rusted bolts cry uncle! Haha, I need one of these torches soon...for science purposes

@jimbe01 Жыл бұрын

8:15 AM, and the torch is out………It’s going to be a gooood day, or “🎶there’s a hot time in the old town tonight🎶.😳😀

@Ted_E_Bear Жыл бұрын

Amazing video Mr. O !

@timburrell3483 Жыл бұрын

I love how aggressive you are with the torch😂 dealing with the same thing on my 13 town and country. Good to know it's not a horrible Job to fix

@rodparker4514 Жыл бұрын

More please young man !

@yeahitskimmel Жыл бұрын

The torch skill flexes never disappoint to entertain me, don't worry next one I'll prob see you repair the threads on a bolt with old Vic's laser-like precision

@Pietjepuk1024 Жыл бұрын

I like these easy repairs and your chatting about it 🙂 You should make a day at the shop, what is happing during a day...

@keithfork8663 Жыл бұрын

You are very good at getting Victor started.

@hynestimothy411 Жыл бұрын

Your Tundra looked great with the fluid film, I guess the stuff works

@nbrowser Жыл бұрын

Oh Eric...Vic is an awesome helper when it comes to exhaust work, he always brings the mediation team of Oxygen and Acetylene with him. The mediation event is usually brief and Vic always wins!

@torchit007 Жыл бұрын

Eating up torch gases... I was starting to doze off

@kolsonkabana5847 Жыл бұрын

Your torch skills are legendary! If there were an award for torch achrobatery it would be all you for gold silver and platinum my friend

@HARRUMPH-SAL Жыл бұрын

11:40 How many times has someone gone to a dishonest shop, only to have your nuts cut off? Nice, honest work, Eric.

@dr.shorty8765 Жыл бұрын

always good to see your videos, and Mrs. O

@Paul1958R Жыл бұрын

Victor for the win - thank you! Eric, your skill with that torch is amazing! Paul (in MA)

@rjb6327 Жыл бұрын

Always nice to see Mrs. O.

@trotva Жыл бұрын

Gotta love the mug. I can see why it's your favorite !!!! Be safe.

@philjamieross107 Жыл бұрын

still love your honesty thanks

@MXSLICK Жыл бұрын

These dodge vans are by far the most common vehicle on the road in these parts (south Ontario) but not alot of word on their problems. These things must be the Toyota of the north and just keep on ticking

@freetolook3727 Жыл бұрын

Now I understand the fascination of using the torch. Everytime is like the fourth of July... sparklers everywhere!

@stationaryenginesworldwide Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric and Vic great video for our viewing experience!

@rogerchevelle8543 Жыл бұрын

Great video Eric. Nice welding technique

@Wayman_Simmang Жыл бұрын

I always learn every time I watch your Vids! Thx

@kennethbrown8723 Жыл бұрын

Love the torch!

@jmaxim80 Жыл бұрын

Loved the cup by the way, isn't that the gist of every mechanics life. At least in the western world I suppose.

@LZDEN Жыл бұрын

tea up.....lovely..cant beat a cup of tea...good job on the exhaust Eric.

@shawnatkinson4448 Жыл бұрын

Shout out to the rad, beautiful,AWESOME MRS.O!

@gewing61 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video especially when Vic comes to help

@seanwies6637 Жыл бұрын

Small or large, you always do quality work!

@wallingj68 Жыл бұрын

Happy Tuesday Mr O and family!

@meineszmf Жыл бұрын

Nice repair Eric, and a cup of tee in a " let me just drop everything and fix your shit" life is good!

@bigdaddymak1439 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I absolutely love the Gulf hat! Awesome

@mrsargemeister Жыл бұрын

Torch remains undefeated. Nice mug!

@dansparling3094 Жыл бұрын

Love the coffee mug Mrs O brought you. “Let me just drop everything and fix your shit”

@markanderson350 Жыл бұрын

A true pro at the torch.

@KyleRepinski Жыл бұрын

DIYer here. Dremel with the small tungsten carbide bit did the job for me. It was not a fast process but it did work.

@freewolfable Жыл бұрын

Troubles and solutions thank you for the insite on determination enjoyed the video very much.

@robmut1357 Жыл бұрын

The soft glow on the vehicle when you light the torch off camera. Relaxing…

@robbiemckinnon7901 Жыл бұрын

Since Eric asked, As a home DIY'er, I would use a die grinder and a carbide burr, and grind off the vestiges of the old bolt and nut.

@williamholcombe31 Жыл бұрын

Happy new year my guy

@lexteakmialoki5544 Жыл бұрын

Been taking a few old school square nuts off my restoration project. Like you said, a dremel tool you can cut it 4 times and twist each spot weld loose. Not optimal unless that's the only way. If I had a torch I would have 6 holes to choose from when I bolted it back together.

@rickdavidson3534 Жыл бұрын

Using the Hot Wrench like an artist!

@thomas000187 Жыл бұрын

Eric O. Your getting to the level of Scotty Kilmer. Nice to watch good techs at work. Thanks man..

@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT Жыл бұрын

That's another win for the torch 🙂

@ronwatson4902 Жыл бұрын

Dunright Automotive! Right here. Thanks

@mattsimms4325 Жыл бұрын

Great video man your awesome

@eric_seguin 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Eric.

@jamiepatterson1214 Жыл бұрын

Always interesting to see a solution to a problem work out satisfactorily. Would be better if the problem didn't exist at all.

@robertlacob8831 Жыл бұрын

Almost impossible to work on exhaust systems in the rust belt, I lived there for over 25 years! Love that torch! You make it look so easy, or VICKIE does!

@montestu5502 Жыл бұрын

Your torch skills are very impressive!

@mph5896 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, definitely jealous.

@goodmorningmechanic Жыл бұрын

Hope you're having a safe winter so far Eric!

@andyellis307 Жыл бұрын

Yes have done an over the axel rear pipe with no lift bloody nightmare lol but couldn't afford to take to a garage at the time. Another great vid

@DIYDaveOK Жыл бұрын

Alas, circumstances have me a day behind on some of my favorite channels, so I'm late to the party on this one. Thanks as always, Eric!!

@garymiller3264 Жыл бұрын

Got to love the hot wrench, / gas axe.

@TraceElements-ti5ke Жыл бұрын

What a great show!!!

@turbobus6731 Жыл бұрын

Victor master key for the win!

@albatross5466 Жыл бұрын

I use a shaded face shield when I work with "Victoria". It helps to "save face."

@randyadams958 Жыл бұрын

It seems your esses are back to normal. Good job!

@CheezyDee Жыл бұрын

Considering the lack of rust I think it's 409 stainless. It's magnetic, isn't shiny like 304, but it takes heat pretty well and resists corrosion. My Nissan has 409 exhaust tubing but in their infinite wisdom, they used plain steel flanges and fasteners. The flange at the back by the muffler rotted out a couple years ago so I replaced it with a coupling and U clamps, but I spent a better part of New Year's weekend under my car fixing what I thought was a blown out doughnut gasket, turns out the flange rotted out and broke free from the pipe.

@banutudosie Жыл бұрын

Hello Eric, you are the master of the torch. I remember when I subscribed to your channel and you where doing the studs into the cylinder head. You are definetily the master of torch !!!!

@scottmarshall6766 Жыл бұрын

A step drill works well to clean up the hole, or even delete the nut if you have room to get to it.

@kenj.8897 Жыл бұрын

And 3 sets of hands

@TheDaf95xf Жыл бұрын

Morning Eric 0 😊 Great tips and tricks as always 🤣 lovely seeing the lovely Mrs O especially bringing you a brew lol 😆😘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@mikerobbins5049 Жыл бұрын

Good job Mr O. That hot tea looked good....

@emknapp6713 Жыл бұрын

The Ole Lady’s Avenger is just about ready for the same treatment. I was admiring them last time I was under there.

@johnhufnagel Жыл бұрын

oh and I NEED that mug. thanks for spending my money again. :D

@thomash1923 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr O.

@itsdavex2 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I did one of these just today. Bolts were in the same shape pretty much. I had to change the pipe behind it with the flex joint in it as well. Fun stuff.

@garyhale2958 Жыл бұрын

Always handy to have a blue tip 9/16 in the shop.

@johnkranyics281 Жыл бұрын

Also comes in Metric.

@billupstateny9151 Жыл бұрын

Another successful result.🇺🇸🗽👌

@markwarren5644 Жыл бұрын

Great content, I've seen a lot of these break, after jacking around trying to remove the welded nuts, I've found it easier and less time-consuming to heat and extract the broken bolt, then heat and remove the bolt that isn't broke. If the threads are messed up drill a 3/8 hole through and bolt it up.