Replacing Flex Pipe On Ford Focus

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Replacing Flex Pipe On Ford Focus: Failed my State inspection because the front exhaust flex pipe was leaking, not a bad fix about 75 bucks for everything.
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@r6f09 3 жыл бұрын

I have to do that to mine thanks excellent camerawork & instructions.

@sideshowscot7815 3 жыл бұрын

I have a ST170 and am changing mine at the weekend. It may differ slightly but still a very clear and simple video. I especially liked the idea of cleaning the surfaces before the assembly. Great video 👍

@channelron3593 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@robhaney8568 4 жыл бұрын

Well done instructional, great camera work to see everything and your instructions were clear and concise. I think you were spot-on on the removal (factory bolts rarely come off in one piece). So, me and my little ZX3 thank you. One note folks should know, the part is different for the automatic and the standards transmissions. You got a subscribe from me, thanks.

@channelron3593 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! And thanks for supporting my Channel.

@stuartc6811 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video well filmed great work

@channelron3593 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! And thanks for supporting my channel.

@GosWardHen98 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, now I need a ramp. I can do everything else. 😮

@joesmith6524 2 жыл бұрын

good job,my side guy who works at his home having trouble with the inner bolt near the manifold pain in the ass!

@mctuffpants5376 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I knew how to do it. Just wanted to see if u had to melt the bolts off and if there was an inner gasket

@channelron3593 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@anthonypisani1396 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Mine has a bad leak I did some taping bad move going to go look underneath tomorrow instead of doing my way a Band-Aid I'm going to do your way which is the right way!

@channelron3593 Жыл бұрын

You got this!

@qualityreno9689 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job, thank you for taking the time to post this video. i need to do the same job on my 06 focus, soon. One question please, what type of gas did you use for the torch, to heat up the nuts, so they glow orange like this? thanks in advance.

@channelron3593 4 жыл бұрын

I retied my oxy acetylene torch many years ago and replace it with just a small tank like on your barbecue and a plumbers touch have used a lot and works fine. I have an older one but this is close to what I am using. amzn.to/2VS8Nbl

@glennfeilner8202 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend a MAP torch (the yellow bottle) over propane especially in areas where cars get really bad rust. It burns hotter and will save time. Oxy acetylene is preferable but will cost more and unless you plan on doing exhaust often isn't worth investing in.

@Playboyedd Жыл бұрын

Can my ver run with just the flex pipe in place? Exhaust broke inbetween the flex pipe and towards the rest of the exhaust and I don’t know much about car so I was thinking of just tying something to the car to keep the flex pipe from scraping on the floor 🤣

@timsInSSI 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work 👍

@LindseyZ-sk3gh 3 ай бұрын

Hi! I just watched this video and I missed the information about what size bolts, washer and nuts replacements you got. Can you send me links to each one? I have a 2008 ford focus and it’s time for a flex pipe replacement. Wish me luck.

@channelron3593 3 ай бұрын

may have used what I had.

@stephenpetrovich2383 8 ай бұрын

On my FOrd Fousion...it seems that the gaskets rot away fairly quickly...not sure why, but I just replaced my flex pipe, but as I was doing it I realized I dont think it was the pipe itself, but just the gaskets...and now that I replaced them, its gotten louder once again, so I think it needs gaskets again. seems to be mostly the one on the manifold.

@channelron3593 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, it sounds like you are right. Did you clean out the old one? I made that mistake once before.

@stephenpetrovich2383 8 ай бұрын

@@channelron3593 Yeah, it was all cleaned off

@TheWwong 4 жыл бұрын

Well done, saved yourself a bundle of $$$.

@channelron3593 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes its all about saving the big bucks (:

@ranger1244 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I just have 1 question. Does your focus have the automatic or manual transmission? My 2007 has the manual transmission. Amazon says the part number (52488) of your part doesn't fit my car. Also part number (52489) doesn't fit my car either via Amazon. I checked amazon for a 2006 ford focus too so either you were lucky it fit or Amazon is wrong. I think the latter.

@channelron3593 2 жыл бұрын

I have an automatic and it fit like a glove. not sure about amazon this is what I ordered? sorry about the confusion.

@ranger1244 2 жыл бұрын

@@channelron3593 I tried the walker flex pipe from Amazon for my 07 focus for the manual transmission. I got both kinds of gaskets you recommended too. It fit perfectly! I used a mapp gas and O2 torch to heat up the nuts. Thanks for your help.

@ratbert86 Жыл бұрын

This was a year ago and you probably have it figured out by now but since neither 52488 or 52489 fit - you probably have either a Federal emission car or a 2.3L engine. Those take a different part. Walker doesnt have a part listed for those. 52489 fit my 2005 manual trans car perfectly.

@DIYVariety 4 жыл бұрын

What size flex pipe. Is it 2 inch pipe inside diameter

@channelron3593 4 жыл бұрын

I got it from amazon you may find more in for hear, amzn.to/2JAStVt

@glupilazni1399 Жыл бұрын

On the end did you get an inspection sticker after replacing this flex pipe?

@channelron3593 Жыл бұрын

absolutely.

@maniacusgames3621 Жыл бұрын

straddled a chunk of semi tire on my way to work a few weeks ago, it flipped up and cracked my flex pipe. I am not set up for auto repair, what is the average to have an exhaust shop replace it?

@maniacusgames3621 Жыл бұрын

07 focus

@channelron3593 Жыл бұрын

I would think 4 to 5 hundred?

@maniacusgames3621 Жыл бұрын

@@channelron3593 damn I think I’ll just try some metal tape on it.

@drippy6941 3 жыл бұрын

help: i can’t get those bolts off that you heated up, and i don’t have a torch. i’m just trying to remove the exhaust manifold

@drippy6941 3 жыл бұрын

@Dawson Juan what’re you talking about bruh

@channelron3593 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ya you need a little heat.

@rileydanielson301 Жыл бұрын

Go for a drive💁

@joeszucs2190 Жыл бұрын

Dont start a job you dont have the tools for. Just cut them and replace the nuts bolts.

@pauljohnson3132 Жыл бұрын

One thing I have found is, here in the uk I cannot get any of the round gaskets.

@channelron3593 Жыл бұрын

Hmm not sure? even on amazon?

@pauljohnson3132 Жыл бұрын

@@channelron3593 Hello. Found some but really dear from ford. So got some cheap 55mm copper washers from Ebay, job done. Thanks buddy

@mitchelwatson8963 Жыл бұрын

The fact Ford put the bolts facing the engine is absolutely ridiculous

@channelron3593 Жыл бұрын

I have to do this again on same car 3 years later. the salt here in the north east destroys everything.

@Francois_Dupont Ай бұрын

@@channelron3593 your engine/trans mount might be worn out. this happened to my car.

@whbbrd 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2009 Ford Focus and have been told I need to replace the flex pipe because it's leaking, but there see no other issues with the exhaust system and didn't mention any other system issues...Don't know if the year makes a huge difference, but I was just told that unless they can use a universal flex pipe, they'll have to disassemble the car because they can't get to the flex pipe easily because it's part of the manifold/catalytic assembly, so the repair may cost me $1500. Does that sound scammy to you? Also, I'm a woman, so right there, that's a liability for mechanics trying to scam you.

@channelron3593 3 ай бұрын

WOW! Not sure that's a lot of money!

@davidpatterson9840 3 ай бұрын

All good IF your original bolt breaks off. Of course, the geniuses at Ford put the nuts on the front where they are almost impossible to access. All automotive engineers will have to work on their designs when they get to Hell.