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Ford Flex With A Bad Flex!?

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I am getting exhausted with the flex puns on this one but it's time to flex some creativity and save this lady some money on replacing the front pipe. At any rate come along as I swap out a broken flex pipe on a 2019 Ford Flex.
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@freetolook3727 Год назад

For being a self described rank amateur, that weld job looked pretty professional to me! 😂😂

@shadetreemech290 Год назад

Yeah, me too.

@jimskinner2777 Год назад

I think he is just a modest person. He is so talented and very very smart. I love watching him diagnose electrical systems he is so methodical, but he will tell you he is no professional.

@ohioyodertoter6827 Год назад

Such a Chevy hater 🙉🙈😡

@BarkingDog-ho6el Год назад

If you are getting paid for it and it works, that makes you a professional in my book too.

@ronaldclark1178 Год назад

Eric, I have been welding exhaust pipes for over 50 years and have seen several PROFESSIONAL WELDERS that couldn't weld exhaust pipes. If it holds and doesn't leak, it's good. Great job as usual!!

@sawtooth4615 Год назад

When I got my first car in the early 60s, it was a six cylinder. So of course I had to have the manifold split so it sounded better. From there I welded the second pipe from the manifold on out. Dad had a stick welder but I brazed everything and yes, there were many cracks and broken welds. But that's what made it fun............... lol

@Boodieman72 Год назад

To be fair, pipe welding is a specialized skill.

@jormalonnberg1578 Год назад

@@Boodieman72 Yeah, if you weld highpressure pipes, gas or liquid, but exhaust no, if you get it not leaking and not looking as porcupine it is ok on old exhaust pipe.

@kenj.8897 Год назад

That sawzall blade has 48 more cuts in it

@molokoplus3 Год назад

How about the slag down your shirt? You just laid some knowledge brother.

@missulu Год назад

Back before I was a welder, and I was an exhaustologist, specializing in rust growth, the one thing I would do differently is just have you do it!lol!

@shawn_530 Год назад

Thanks to the SMA channel I now find myself shouting “CHEVY THUNDER!” whenever a particularly loud vehicle passes by…

@jefferp Год назад

My professional opinion is Eric O is an expert at MIG welding old heat cycled rusty metal to new metal. Good job!

@parochial2356 Год назад

I wouldn't be surprised if Eric has a side hustle inspecting and certifying welds at nuclear power plants, just too humble to admit it.

@jamram9924 Год назад

@@parochial2356 He did with Nasa and their Space Shuttle program. He was forced to retire after the fleet was retired.

@parochial2356 Год назад

@@jamram9924 Yeah, that's when he sent a job application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

@PhillyDee215 Год назад

I remember the episode when Eric 1st showed us that welder.....one of thee best welders at the time and still is

@truthsmiles Год назад

What is it? A flux core?

@agostinodibella9939 Год назад

Nice job Eric! I always enjoy videos like this where you can save the customer money and get a little more life out of these vehicles.

@parochial2356 Год назад

Yes, and make a small, reasonable profit. A win-win situation.

@splice247 Год назад

I've been a local 196 pipe fitter for 187 years, and self proclaimed exhaust expert of the year 10 years running, what a hack

@dustcommander100 Год назад

That MIG welder sounded like it was set up exactly perfect. From what I could see of the welds, they were beautiful. I would have trouble being humble if I could do what you do, but I see that I need to remain humble. Very humble.

@paulaconnaghan1626 Год назад

Having grow up in Midwest and being a mechanic I don’t miss the rust . Moved to west coast in 1976 and the couldn’t believe how long vehicles live rust free. Great vids and long live the automotive repair professionals.

@jonbingham3595 Год назад

I LOVE YOU BROTHER. I USUALLY DON'T COMMENT I JUST ENJOY YOU'RE VIDEOS. I'M AN OLD MECHANIC TRYING TO KEEP UP TO WORK ON MY OWN VEHICLE. THINGS CHANCGE SO FAST AND I'VE BEEN OUT OF THE INDUSTRY FOR 20 YEARS BECAUSE I'M DISABLED AND CAN NOLONGER DO WHAT I LOVE. I WAS IN MY TIME 1BOF THE BEST DIAGNOSIS TECH. HOW TIME FLIES. JUST YESTERDAY I WAS 16, NOW I'M PUSHING 60! CRAZY. GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER AND THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO FOR US.

@denniswelch6005 Год назад

Let me say this about good small family owned repair shops. I had a similar issue and chain muffler shops say”Cat back” every time.$1000-$1300 I took it to a small shop. In and out in 2 hours with a piece of pipe welded in and $120.00 cost Thanks SMA and all the shops like you.

@Jazzyj69 Год назад

Your welding machine was set very close. (Voltage and amperage) Just hearing how your machine was running tells most of the story (being a welder myself). Looks like you did a great job with the exhaust pipe. I wish I had a garage with a lift in it 😢. But keep up the great work you do and keep the videos coming. Stay safe (you and your family) 🙏

@barrygordon5223 Год назад

Great repair job Eric! Nice for your neighborhood to know that they have an honest garage owner that will take the initiative to save them some money and not take them to the cleaners. Awesome! 👍😁

@MichaelSmith-dg1fb Год назад

It's better to be good at everything, than great at one thing. And you seem to be good at what you do. Honest mechanic and you help people who know nothing about what they drive. People don't buy cars because they know how to fix them. If I lived up there near you, the dealer would only see my taillights as I drove off. Never to touch my car again. You are a rare breed .

@dailydriver8280 Год назад

Another sighting of that rare, seldom-seen breed. An honest mechanic that does stellar work. Great work, Mr.O. Already looking forward to the next one.

@glennbarker222 Год назад

Those welds weren't too shabby in the end. And they didn't seem to be leaking, so all is good and you saved the customer a bit of cash. Nice job.

@deziking Год назад

it was actually pretty impressive. Good shit .

@williamsanders6092 Год назад

Eric you amaze me with the knowledge and skill you apply in repairing existing parts. Your skill is unmatched in automotive repair.

@anthonysimonhough9691 Год назад

Well done , you saved the woman heaps of money by being a good service person , keep up the great work . Thanks for the movie.

@davidshellhaas1730 Год назад

Love all your disclaimers on the welding and it is such a shame you have to. Thanks for another great video Eric

@shadetreemech290 Год назад

Ditto!

@Blasterxp Год назад

I think, no need

@MazichMusic Год назад

Viewers on YT tend to be critical of the content creators.

@vg3430 Год назад

He doesn’t have to…he does it because he knows it will actually increase comments (just like the ones you a I made) which in turn generates revenue.

@randybeard6040 Год назад

Seeing Eric Weld the Exhaust Pipe Brings me Back to the Old Days when we used a Coat Hanger and a Torch to Braze Exhaust Pipe Conn. Together--it would still work but the New Coat Hangers generally have to much anti-rust coatings on them...

@greggc8088 Год назад

I'm sure your customers appreciate your ability to do just about any job they have need of. Good work!

@mitchmerle5774 Год назад

After watching this channel for a year I am fully convinced this guy can do it all. These videos have to contribute to a nice increase in business for him. It’s well deserved. Thanks Eric and Mrs O.

@DirectCurrent4u Год назад

That weld was much better the the weld that my local (Route 66 Muffler) did on my Cat Back exhaust system on my Cummins! Keep up the great work Eric and don't let anybody tell you you're not a good welder!🙏🏻👍

@4englishlies875 Год назад

As a non professional welder myself( no experience) I think you did a heck of a job.😊

@bombardier3qtrlbpsi Год назад

My professional opinion for SMA is. You saved the customer some (alot) money!

@Treeves30 Год назад

As Derek at VGG says, "If it works, is it wrong?". Fantastic fix/solution to save the lady from what the stealership or muffler place would have cost since they would just have hung some new parts on the car.

@shanehaskins8347 Год назад

Eric I retired after 40 years of being a welder in the welding trade. Everything from CWB to Tssa certification.(Canada) Trust me, with your minimum trade knowledge you are better than most trade welders. Don't worry about the arm chair quarterbacks, no explanation necessary.

@nonyabiz2777 Год назад

Nice work. I’m sure we have all see the professionals at the local muffler shop do really horrible work. Bravo sir.

@nonyabiz2777 Год назад

@Pete N same here. I just have my boys weld anything I need now. Hope they got it right the second time.

@irvinmyers5731 11 месяцев назад

I’ve been welding high pressure pipe and welding platforms offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and I think you’re a very good welder so don’t knock your skills. You’re the man

@dmakk861 Год назад

In a few years up in the rust belt, ma'am all we could salvage from the exhaust is the flex pipe beautifully welded.

@warplanes Год назад

As long as its sealed and holds together for the useful life of the exhaust, that's the level of weld we're aiming for. 😊

@ladamurni Год назад

If I could weld only half as good as you just did, I would be very happy!

@80SWoods Год назад

I have to say, it’s nice to see a mechanic still using old school pneumatic tools when so many have switched to electric.

@raynetorrin Год назад

WHAT???? I CANT HEAR YOU! DID YOU SAY SOMETHING?

@80SWoods Год назад

@@raynetorrin HAHAHA!!

@SouthMainAuto Год назад

Yeah all these other guys in their big clickity clacky battery tools. Granted I have several but you just can't beat air at the end of the day 👍

@aldonco Год назад

I still prefer air tools over electric. I don't want to be a slave to batteries.

@richardluce775 Год назад

That extra double tap on trigger when your done is almost well………..

@boblynch7348 Год назад

I applaud a man who knows how to set his mig machine for a proper "short arc" weld.

@palladini9718 Год назад

We once had Ford Escape that needed the flex pipe replaced, so go to Speedy Muffler, and they told they do not do that, but they did tell us about a place who does. So we go there, and it is an Industrial strip mall, he takes our car in, we wait outside (it was summertime), and 30 minutes later we had the vehicle back, fixed!

@rogereastman3187 Год назад

My professional opinion is..... You just screwed Ford out of a bunch of money, that Ford was going to screw your customer out of. You are the modern Robin Hood mechanic. We, the great unwashed public, are very grateful for your services!

@leopage2728 Год назад

After 40+ years of welding, starting out with stick Welders and ending up running laser welders. I say you did a fine job there buddy. Enjoy your videos.

@jafo461 Год назад

Anyone that’s ever sawzall’d with a long blade knows you were working sharper end. I love that pipe expander. You have all the cool tools. Cheers.

@funnypranker34 Год назад

Welds look beautiful Eric. Also I’m quite shocked that a 4 year old vehicle already needs exhaust work. My 1990 bmw’s exhaust only had just a couple holes in it after 30 years. It’s been fixed now but even the original flex pipes are still holding up. They leak a bit but it’s still quiet and that car was in Chicago all it’s life.

@ohdeerme Год назад

Eric - Professional job again. In the future use this "Disclaimer" - I'm not a professional welder but I do play one on RU-vid. - As per the welder's comment & mine you now are RU-vid certified by us both !!!

@jamesbruno5896 Год назад

Great welding excellent repair!

@williamwood6531 Год назад

You did a good job and very reasonable for your customer! Well done Eric O!

@mikevonkleist6767 Год назад

Different video but may I share this observation. I've been at this for 40 years and when ever I watch you work it inspires me to go more and to do more. You offer us good times and rewarding results. Make our customers trust us. Eric, you the best. On behalf of all pro techs, we thank you.

@whoak302 Год назад

You're welding disclaimer had me rolling 😂

@shadetreemech290 Год назад

Yeah, you could just see where he was coming from.

@dougjones9493 Год назад

Eric, my time we used a stick welder and had to bend the rod to weld on top

@raymondstucker1609 Год назад

Eric u had that machine set up perfect. I always listen to the sound when welding. Thanks for sharing

@milwaukeeroadjim9253 Год назад

Save the customer money and they will come back. Thanks Eric and Mrs O

@derekfriday7931 Год назад

"I should see if I have a blade any duller than this one" 😂 I was not ready for that this early in the morning

@jimbriggs70 Год назад

Do love your comments on the products and why you use the parts you use. It keeps me from wondering why you went with what I consider lower quality components. And I hope you understand that your videos is a large reason for my attitude. I used to think cheapest is " more gooder " but at 76 years of age I have developed the mindset of thinking . "I WANT TO INSTALL THE PART THAT LAST THE LONGEST OR AT LEAST AS LONG AS I DO " and damn the cost. I have become lazy in my old age.

@FishFind3000 Год назад

Funny enough my f150 with the 3.5 ecoboost broke is flex pipe2 days ago. The fix from ford is replace the flex and muffler as it’s one whole piece. But it’s in back order… so $60 from autozone for a new one and a coupler and I’m back in business.

@hamishr2367 Год назад

Awesome that you actually try to save the customer some expense....very nicely done

@archibaldgeorge8916 Год назад

you weld better than some the guys who worked with me over the years

@robhunter2435 Год назад

Nice welding job! Looks very professional

@williamschmitz971 Год назад

Wish we had a mechanic near us that is genuinely good towards their customers! Ours are all about upselling!

@ryanwaltos2206 Год назад

Had the exhaust rot in the split in my old Subaru Outbacks. Dropped the whole pipe systems from the front junctions, did a complete weld and fill. I put a flat top piece of heavy metal on the top of the Wye to keep salt belt rust maker water from collecting there and rotting again. Held for a few years until i sold the car.

@Radar8717 Год назад

Many times when the shop was poor I’ve used thick metal coat hangers as brazing rods and done clean work.

@mikeberry304 Год назад

Nice one Eric , you just saved your customer a load of money and done another great repair , well done

@miketeeveedub5779 Год назад

If it wasn't for "bird turds" or "Booger welds" I'd have no welds at all. I gotta stop using flux core MIG wire and buy some damn CO2/Argon tanks already - those welds were beautiful! Cheers Mr. O!

@trekOCLVone Год назад

I like your low tech repairs - no wild parts cannon action ! Good job sir !

@even7steven Год назад

If your saw blade is dull, just use the backside of it to finish your cut. Lol

@jeffsimonar7161 Год назад

I am a professional welder, and it looks great from my chair. Good job, Eric.👍🏼

@mikeroup2721 Год назад

Nice job as usual. I've done this before but with a flux core welder and no lift (laying on my back). I don't have a good pipe expander so I use a hammer to close the pipe gap! Not much fun but it saved my family a lot of money over the years.

@turbobus6731 Год назад

Your welding looked fine and the arc sounded perfect, my reply to the “pros”,,,,, “didn’t say my welds were good lookin’, said I was a good lookin’ welder”😂🤣

@RideAcrossTheRiver Год назад

For those who have an older Ford with V-engine, check those bolts at the forward manifold where it connects to the Y-pipe. Those bolts-nuts are exposed to road crud and can rot out to cause a disconnection.

@vanceblosser2155 Год назад

I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe that I bought used in 2011. About 6 months later a brake line ruptured and I took it to the dealer for replacement. Part of their service is they inspect the vehicle for other issues, and there was a flag on the exhaust system warning that it was going to fail soon. It was still tight and a visual inspection didn't reveal any corrosion so I basically filed the comment. Now it's 2023 and that exhaust is still on there, no leaks. Part of that is we don't have as much snow in Virginia as you do but it's been our winter vehicle since it was purchased so it has been exposed to some salt in the winter. Now if they had only done as good of a job on the bumpers.....

@craigstubbs1991 Год назад

"I am not a welder'" Bull. You did a great job. Have you seen Rainman Ray use a welder or a torch? Now, HE scares me.

@colin4850 Год назад

Nothing wrong with that welding Mr O , you can weld my pipes up anytime 👍👍👍

@kevinkoepke8311 Год назад

Another first! I've never seen a drive shaft and exhaust follow the same path. Thanks Eric!

@bigsparky8888 Год назад

WELDING...YOU ARE A MASTER TECH...MULTI FACETED!!!!

@robstar293 Год назад

Love the disclaimer on welding, not going to the moon etc. Thanks for giving me a good laugh.

@sidvis7235 Год назад

You may not be a 'professional' welder, Eric, but that's some of the best pipe welds I've seen! 😊

@stevenm3141 Год назад

Eric O. You are already hired to do any welding necessary! No questions asked!

@johnpenwell6402 Год назад

“It’s already broke we can’t make it any worse… well technically we could let’s be honest” exactly why any DIY repair I’ve done I considered a success if the car works no worse than when I started.

@gerardbungay9896 Год назад

Great work as always. I'm a DIYer for over 40 years and love you methodology on troubleshooting. My only advice is hearing protection around air tools. If you don't already use it now. It's a sneaky hearing killer. I learn a lot from your channel

@cfmcguire Год назад

Looks a hell of a lot better than soup cans and hose clamps on my 62 Ford Fairlane. Mission accomplished Mr. O.

@dano336 Год назад

wow!! I was just remembering 65 ford van ..50 miles away in binghamton..early 70's green bean cans cut out both sides ... tin snips hose clamps ...fixed!

@bill8by5 Год назад

Eric, for the past 40 years, I've welded my share of things, exhaust, tinwork, aluminum, pipes, etc. You did a very nice job on this, regardless of what others may say. You go through all positions on one of these and from what the camera shows, you nailed it all up - it won't leak and the weldments look fine. It was a great help to clean the parent metal of rust before you started welding. That FeO2 makes for horrible welds. Since I live in Texas on the Gulf, I call it Gulf Coast Ferronoma - or, Rust Cancer due to location. Much like you experience in the PRNY. Hahahaha. Keep up the great work and making fine videos.

@gerryboard6615 Год назад

A good honest repair from a good honest shop owner. Another opportunity missed to pull someone's pants down over the price !!

@htownblue11 Год назад

Eric O….American hero, entertainer, electric glue artist….amongst other labels on his extensive resume. Hope his town makes a statue in the town square of him, bought and paid for by Napa of course.

@AaronBelknap Год назад

You know as an OLDER GM lover, I was happy to see a Ford in the shop. Alas, just rusty exhaust! I think those welds turned out great. Too bad about the salt belt some nice cars getting wasted from rust! Mom’s old 2010 Escape 2wd still looks new underneath! Now if that 4 banger had some power it’d be nice!

@scottnusser6232 Год назад

On the loose ends some times I cut a piece off a scrap pipe,about 1/2" wide, then slice the "bushing" piece to wrap tight around the pipe to take up gap before welding. Like you said expanding rusted pipe weakens it even more by stretching the metal that's there. The bushing method also helps to keep from blowing thru when welding already weak rusty pipe. Hope that's helpful😅

@eltonyancey6426 Год назад

I love how you save customers money whenever you can.

@dalebennett8169 Год назад

I do both machining and welding at work. You did a great job. Welding on thin and rusty steel is hard.

@Mikeaaron777 Год назад

On my 06 Taurus, you have converters off each bank, going to a Y. Then it travels to a flange. Another flange connects with a 2 or 2.5 length of stainless flex connected to a length of pipe and the big converter. Another section of pipe and the muffler. Well the right side flange at the manifold was leaking and the engineers decided to change the flange and gasket as a fix. The dealership did the work ,cracked the flex, and told me to fix, I needed to buy a new converter assembly. A muffler shop welded on a new flex for me. The dealership wanted $1100 for the fix, and the muffler shop was $225.

@gadnur Год назад

I had a 2016 Ford Flex. I had the flex pipe replaced twice during the time I owned it. Ford dealership wanted $1500 to replace the entire pipe assembly. Replacing the flex pipe by a local exhaust shop was around $100.

@pophamlarry Год назад

You never cease to amaze Eric.. Very impressive idea...😊

@muffler_bearings Год назад

I'd say you did a wonderful job welding the exhaust. I wish your shop was closer, I'd bring all my cars to you.

@shadymaint1 Год назад

I replace A LOT of flex pipes at work. The replacements never last as long as the OE flex pipes though.

@danielluber209 Год назад

Fantastic Job!! Thank you for doing it your way and not speeding up the camera. I LOVE watching you weld and when cutting stuff off..

@rsanchez5676 Год назад

Your weld settings sounded perfect!

@johnnyblue4799 Год назад

I changed the whole exhaust downstream of the cat. I painted it with high temperature paint and after 4 years it still looks ok.

@jonclassical5710 Год назад

Love some cold steel work in the morning! Great idea, loved it!

@stevenpetty1694 Год назад

Mr. O excellent repair 👍

@billmartin4602 Год назад

Good job Mr. O I’m not a welder but I can stick metal together, well that’s what I tell my friends.

@davidzelkowski9948 Год назад

I would say that was an excellent application of the hot metal glue gun. Well done Eric!!!

@stationaryenginesworldwide Год назад

Too the moon and back .... Great video Eric !!!..great welding skills too.

@Whatchamawhozit Год назад

As someone who worked for ford many years ago, when they want to cut costs they start with things like the exhaust pipes, using thinner or lower grade steel... but when they are no in cost cutting mode they tend to put better products in for exhaust, however, the Flex Plate is notorious for failures for all Flex, Edge and MKX models. Here in PA, you would go through 2 flex plates before needing an exhaust, in NY, I am surprise the system was still in one piece. Live in Syracuse years ago bought a new IROC-Z in 1988 and by the summer of 89 it was rotting badly and I was meticulous about how I maintained that car, hibernating it int he winter, but the roads were still containing salt chunk residue the rain mixture just destroyed the under carriage and by 90 I had to trade it for another one (although the IROC was discontinued and it was just the Z-28