How to Repair an Exhaust Leak DIY (No Welding)
Is your exhaust leaking? Fumes getting into the car? Is your exhaust loud? Learn how to repair a leaking exhaust without a welder to make it quieter. This is a really simple process using common hand tools.
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0:00 Intro of how to replace a leaking exhaust
1:53 Tools and products
3:52 Repair leaking exhaust flange
9:19 Truck open exhaust sound revs
13:00 Repair leaking flex pipe
17:50 Jaguar open exhaust sound revs
21:26 How to check for exhaust leaks
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I love that Chris fix still has the Jaguar so he can make a video every time something goes wrong
Unfortunate for me, fortunate for you guys haha
@@chrisfix still a lovely car
@@dillanmistry I mean 100 bucks for a jag exhaust kat is pretty good
@@hiiambarney4489 That wasn't a catalytic converter, just a resonator
That’s a lot of videos
Its so funny everytime he says “dont ask me how i know that” 😂😂
Yeah lol
It's also pretty funny when dankpods does it
@@AManOnline. wasn't expecting a fellow dankpods viewer here
@@jhonjhon1740 Nice a fellow fan of Aussie Audio Screamy Man. What other KZheadrs do you watch?
@@AManOnline. agree
At 7:49 I just learned something new... I had never thought about removing the blade and placing my to-be-cut part WITHIN the saw. That's insane. Thanks
You can always give yourself more leverage with tools like that!
@@chrisfix hi chris big fan
@@chrisfix I need to buy a new muffler for my mother's 2011 Focus. Should I buy an OEM muffler from Ford or are the aftermarket ones just as good? Thanks in advance...👍😁
1:33 you can't smell the exuast gases
@@ApaX19 exhaust
Chris you’ve given me the confidence to go under my car and replace things myself. Congrats to all your success buddy and I’ve been watching your videos for some time now
"You can clearly hear and smell the exhaust" Sure we can, Chris
If Chris says it, then we believe it.
youtube does not have this feature yet, maybe in 5 years you can come back and smell it.
I have KZhead Prime, it comes with Smell-O-Vision.
One day bro, one day
Here in England we have smellitphone. Chris wasn't lying 😂
Most tutorials totally miss the most important step: Start her up with an open exhaust. Thanks for not missing that!
But why though? To clear it out somehow?
@@lorddabber3016 just to hear the raw power
@@lorddabber3016 It is in fact known to cause irreparable damage to the engine on parts like the piston return springs. On the other hand, letting the engine breathe freely from time to time is very stress relieving for the car as whole and will give it extra durability, power and overall happiness. For you personally it gives a big smile on the face, some adrenalin and a warm feeling in the stomach.
@@der_conni piston return springs 😂😂💀
Then good if you realised it your self
Chris you're a life saver. Thank you so much! I have to do this exact repair on my wife's Saturn Vue and was a bit intimidated but feel a lot better about tackling it now!
Awesome! Glad to hear the video was helpful! That’s exactly why I make them!
My Saturn Vue needed it too! What a coincidence
.... There's a reason that the flange is flexible.
Day 3 of asking chris to make a car audio install series - head unit - stock speaker replacement - aftermarket tweeter and sub install - amplifier/preamp/eq - etc.
50% of chrisfix's audience doesn't even need to know this but we still think it's fun to watch. edit: I got a heart from cf my life is complete
The other 50% is people like me, who never does maintenance on his car and doesn't own any tools, but still wants to know how this stuff is done
True, I don't even have a car
Yeah
A couple of his videos helped me do some repairs on my car but then the rest is fun to watch lol
Damn, never been called out this hard. Lol but so true!
With all that work, you must be “exhausted”
Nice 😭😂
nice pun 🙃
Ba dum ch
Noice pun
😭😭😭
I really like how you always show both sides like when you explained the difference of the saws or if the coupler doesnt fit well. its such a good walk through
chris: "the fumes are getting inside the car, and they are dangerous to breathe" also chris: *proceeds to put his dog inside the car*😂
My exhaust started leaking and then Chris uploads this video, he’s a wizard
I knew it was going to happen :p
Same lol
exactly the same with me
I just noticed a leak on mine yesterday lmao
Same I was watching his old video last night
Early GANG! Jaaaaaaaaag. Opening strong with the soapy WUDER!
Tyler WIIINSSSS?!?
yes
Noice
Yesssssss
What do u mean tyler?
I love how clear and detailed your videos are. From assembling to any issues that may come about and how to fix them. You are a legend. Thank you for everything you do.
Chris, I am so thankful for you sharing your knowledge with us! You are very adept with car repairs! I enjoy watching your videos!
Chris starts car with exhaust pipe removed: "This sounds SO GOOD" Also Chris: "but we gotta fix it and make it quiet 🤐"
not every car has a v8...
Exhaust removed: "Sounds SO GOOD" Exhaust fixed: "Sounds GREAT"
@@CTMKD nobody is saying otherwise here
So off camera I took the jag around the block for a spin bc I needed to put it on the ground for a thumbnail and it sounded so good! The truck on the other hand sounded horrible lol
Let that Jaguar roar
Yeah
Exactly this, it sounds friggin awesome. My first car was a Punto 188 and the welds on the brackets between manifold and the rest of the exhaust routing wasn't sealed, needless to say it rusted like hell. when it finally broke, my car sounded awesome for exactly two weeks when I had to replace it for TÜV (mandatory vehicle inspection in Germany every other year)
Are you saying let the jaguar kill him maybe HE SAID FUMES WERE GETING INTO THE CAR USE YOUR BRAIN BUDDY
@@maximecomeau9405 Brainlet take. For one, you could just straightpipe it. Like, bolt a 2 inch pipe to the manifold running all the way to the rear end. Also, the cabin should be airtight, so he already has another problem. Just imagine driving in heavy rain or through a water-filled pothole and all of a sudden your carpet is soaking wet. So no, it's not about killing him, it's about the awesome sound of a big engine without muffler.
@@alanburns9466 Good thing that taste is subjective. Go ahead and keep driving your Prius while I enjoy the rumbling of a V8 diesel.
''Out with the old in with the new'' It's like his catchphrase and I love it.
I had this problem with my flex pipe for almost a year, and this video gave me the confidence to get it fixed, thanks a lot Chris ;)
Anyone else waiting for his mom to show up and give him "the look" as he was revving the truck with open exhaust?
haha just like from the drift-stang episode!
Hahaha.. 👍
Was thinking the same! Haha
بارث ??which episode is that
@@sinuslebastian6366 the exhaust pipe episode
I've been watching your videos for a little over 3 weeks I'm still curious about learning more. I rewatch your videos all the time. I actually recenty dry cleaned my engine, I've ordered the equipment you told me about to help me save some money and I have saved literally over already 30 bucks so far Thank you.
I'm replacing a catalytic converter on a 2003 Buick LeSabre this weekend and watching this video tutorial made me realize I should consider having several additional tools handy to make the job easier. Thank you again for uploading useful content. You're a great mechanic 🧰😉👍
Thanks a lot! Good luck with the replacement!
One of the things I love the msot about you is how you know you're speaking to the average working class hobbyist. You say "we're saving $200 and that's a lot of money to save", while many others would treat $200 like pocket change.
I mean $200 is an entire days salary before tax if you make $50k a year, so its def a lot of money. When I started working on cars, for the first 5yrs or so i was making $25k a year so half that!
@@chrisfix so true. I live outside the US but my financial situation is similar. I have to save money to fix my car or have maintenance done, I even do some myself since I love cars and saves money and in the end I feel like I made a better bond (like father and son) with my vehicle lol
and those same guys got a whole shop's worth of tools all to themselves as well
@@chrisfix minimum wage here in Portugal is a little over 600€ and rent prices aren't too far below that, so every penny counts, really
@@chrisfix thats close to a week of part time work. for students who work part time (or at least this one) its a good amount of money
"Don't Ask me how I know" Thanks for telling Chris 😂
Man, it's so great to see that you are doing all these repairs in your driveway on your back, like a lot of us do! I have access to a shop I can use anytime I want, but it's a 40 min drive from my house and all my tools are at home!
The quality of your videos is outstanding. Far superior to any other channel. To the point and very informative. Chris fix 5/5 binge material
ChrisFix: “Now you have no excuses!” Me: “Where can I find a torch?” 😂
Home Depot bro
Walmart most big stores
Link in the description! Of course.
i also don't see why you couldn't use the little kitchen butane torches.
Your local hardware store, plumbers use them all the time.
ChrisFix: "And now you have no excuses not to fix your leaking exhaust!" Hondabois: "And I took that personally."
No excuses!!!!
Four cylinders should never be loud because they sound like crap. The worst are Japanese ricer car fans with the big fart cans. Also, burble / popcorn pop tunes are awful.
@@chrisfix Chris does it vibrate vehicle
@@qasimsheikh1896 no but you won't be able to sell it to someone over 50 yrs old because "iTs tOo lOUd"
@@DigitalDissident I have a burble tune, stay mad bozo
Video and production quality is top-notch as always. That is some seriously nice lighting under the car. That makes a huge difference!
As always a very good clear and concise "how to" video in automotive repair. Great video.
I love when chrisfix uploads a vid and learn something new
I'm glad you love the new videos!
This is perfect timing! Need to do this to my truck ASAP! Thanks as always for the great content Chris.
Let me know how it goes!
Same here too very recently the weld broke a bit, and is leaking
@@chrisfix hey any updates about your driftstang
@@luicoussoronio9128 he sold it he said
I Wonder if ChrisFix can do drifting now
You're awesome Chris. Love the whole video. Thank you for doing it and motivating us. Open exhaust test = awsome.
Huge thanks for the video! I needed to do this on my 2007 VW Passat and your video really helped. In fact, until watching it, I had no idea exhaust could be done without welding.
The fact that you replaced the dog into your pickup truck when you changed out the cars shows that this video is a quality video and shows the attention to details... I have been watching your chennel for a lonnng time and I always make time for your videos. I sometimes tell myself, "Hmmm, dinner soon I won't start, I will watch it after. I want to watch it fully." and I don't even have a car... Thank you, sir.
I'm glad you noticed that! Thanks a lot!
No problem. 👍
"and I don't even have a car" 🤣
Plot twist the dog is the driver
Glad to see you’re safe and had no flooding damage to any of your property! Keep up the hard work and hurry up with the supercharger and roll cage video, I’ve become even more impatient ever since you showed the supercharger lol!
Thanks a lot! That will definitely be going in before I go drifting again! Stay tuned!
@@chrisfix didn’t you sell it
@@chrisfix Ohh man, that's gonna be a banger of a video. Can't wait!
I was loss on fixing my exhaust. By watching your video I am confident that I can fix mine. Thanks for such a complete and concise explanation of the topic. Warren
Thanks Chris, your videos are so thorough and so easy to follow. I'll be tackling on my exhaust leak once the temperature is warmer up here in the frozen tundra.
Yay! Whenever Chris uploads, I learn something! Awesome Chris!
Glad to hear it! That is my goal!
Love Chrisfix. I learn something new everytime. Keep'em coming my friend!
We don’t know how long until we get a video from Chris but when we do we click fast 👍
Your videos are incredible, so well made, so informative.
Hands down top notch video. One of the best diy videos I have seen. Very thorough and beautiful videography!
Shoutout to Chris for having over 8 million subscribers and still reading all the comments. 👍
But not yours LOL
@@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391 💀💀
@@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391 😂 cracked me up.
I try my best to read and answer as many as I can. Even if it’s just a heart to let you know I read it!
New viewers to Chris' channel: "Where can I buy that Soapy Wooder he uses?" Me, a seasoned CHrisFix subscribed intellectual: *chuckles*
I appreciate that he always covers brand names, and never expresses any preference to brands, allows you to find a brand or price that works for you without feeling like your results are related to the products he uses. :D
OMG!!! That set up to get under the car...PRICELESS!! Thank you sooooooo much..you have solved my "I wish I had a pit" woes. You're a FREAKING genius!
Dude I literally get so excited everytime Chris makes a new video.
Factssssssssssss
Chris your transitions are so stealthy and well done. Especially when you head under the cars to check out the exhausts
Thanks :)
Thank you for another tip Chris, changing such exhaust system also difficult. But your video tips make it simple and more understanding.👍
I absolutely love the transitional edit cuts Chris does to his videos.
We had a whole unit about you in my business law class. One of my professor’s first lawsuits was about a used car, so we went to a local dealership with your guides and had watched the videos before we went. Thanks!
That’s awesome. Must feel so rewarding for Chris to hear that after all the videos hes made.
this is a certified hood classic.
Yeah
finally, chris gets his hood pass
Real trap sheit
@@malikemad4 Trapaholics
Man, idk where Chris fix be finding these tools.😂😂. He be pulling tools I never knew existed 😂
Coming from Yorkshire I'm so glad I now know how to sort out a leaky flange. Genuinely thanks for this ✌️
This dudes still underrated I remember when I was watching his videos when I was a starter car guy thanks Chris fix 😅👍🏽
I love how we always wastes his time talking to us even tho it takes time but he just wants to help us. Hope you hit 10 mil!!
Correct tools always makes the job easier , it was so helpful thanks Chris.
Chrisfix, YOU ARE THE ABSOLUTE CHAD OF CAR REPAIR. The last mechanic my mom took her car to when the side skirt fell off the mechanic just strapped it on with PAPER TAPE.
Thanks to your videos, I no longer see vehicle maintenance/repairs as a mystery, rather an opportunity to learn even more.
I love the longer videos, Chris! Can't get enough of them!
Thank you so much Chris. You gave me a lot of confidence to work on my own Car and motorcycle. By now I do everything by myself and your videos are super helpfull and tought me everything I know. Thank you so so so much my guy! Greetings from Germany🇩🇪
7:09 WOW, I really wish I knew about this tip during the 2 years I worked at Jiffy Lube! I had my own technique for removing those sockets from stripped drain plugs, but this looks WAY easier! I'll definitely be using this technique next time! Thanks Chris
Hey Chris, i love how you show in video how to fix and in full detail. i love to see you do this and inspire people on how to fix any car/truck. I cant wait to see more videos like this and MOD videos like the turbo. thank you for everything you do
I love how I been watching him since last year and now he works on the jag I own, helps a lot!
You are a master of your craft. Thank you for this
I have the Same car just a few years older, I’ve been wanting to do a muffler delete on it for a while but I wasn’t sure how it would sound but now I’m definitely straightpiping it!Chris you’re the best!
Just be aware that changing exhaust gas flow may cause other issues if you car is designed to run with back pressure (like effecting engine performance due to changes in exhaust scavenging or may effect catalytic converter performance) , my car tripped some codes when I had a holey muffler for low catalytic converter performance on the post cat lambda sensor. Personally I'd rather keep everything stock as allot of design goes into balancing the exhaust system for peak efficiency and performance (some people fit a massive muffler, it sounds good but in reality they actually loose engine power).
Go for it! Just make sure you make it exit all the way out the back so it wont drone! Keep the stock muffler just in case too!
@@chrisfix wow! will do! Any other tips?
@@ryanjohnston4405 another tip to reduce drone is to use a resonator in place of the muffler, it makes a massive difference especially at highway speeds
@@adriananzano2292 I appreciate it! Unfortunately my jag was totaled by a drunk driver before I could do it😭
I appreciate all the work you put into getting the great camera angles under the car. I imagine that makes the job take 5x longer
Thank you for satisfying the viewers' desire to also hear the exhausts open. Very considerate! 💜🏅
I love that exhaust pipe expander too. Really great idea.
You definitely knew this is what i was dealing with lol perfect timing for this video! Also just wanted to let you know you were one of the many reasons why i pushed myself to do my first engine swap and learn as much as I can through trial and error and dedication! It would mean the world to me if you just scanned through any of my videos of my engine swap or even just my first start up video! I know you are a busy man, thank you for everything though! I put a cammed 08 4.6 motor into my 2003 mustang gt. So many hours of being on the ground under the car and so many moments of wanting to give up but I pushed and pushed and I finally have it started! thanks for the motivation!
Chama, you´re my hero fixing cars, I like your solutions to keep old cars good and running with a low budget. Congrats Chris
Dude a couple years ago I started watching your videos and I fell in love with mechanics. Next year I’m going to school to get a degree in diesel mechanics. God bless have a great day
Finally you uploaded a full video!
New subscriber here from NYC. It is really worth the watch. Keep up the good work and GOD Bless!
Watching Chrisfix makes me feel like I've been working on cars for years, even though I don't have much mechanical experience... Great Video!!!
Perfect timing!! I literally just started to have an exhaust flange leak last week. It's repaired for now, but its not perfect. Definitely excited for this video! My first thought when this happened was I hope Chris has a video up of this and voila! Thank you for this! I get so inspired by your videos. :)
Damn, your filming transitions are so smooth and your information is so to the point! Love it!
Cant wait for more content im sure youre busy but watching your videos makes my day
As always, you make it looks so simple! Thank you
I spend 3 hours and 250 bucks on the parts and tools I need and I did it myself I just can't believe it was this cheap because I took my car a week ago to a repair shop they recommended I change the whole exhaust pipe in total that was around 750 bucks thanks dude for giving me the courage to do it myself and save couple hundreds.
Wth is in my comment bruh
This guy is damn good and explains it to the T. I really enjoy listening to him,he explaining things in such simple words so even i can understand .thanx man keep it coming.
Thank you! I found your channel at the right time :)
I love how professional your videos are 😎👌🏼 thank you chris
You've grown so much Chris! I remember when you had 100k subscribers. What a journey it's been!😍🥰
I’m in the very middle of rebuilding my exhaust system and this helped me so much, I had an appointment for someone to weld it together but now I can just clamp it together
Thank you Chris for this tutorial! Please upload more videos!! I really like those and I want to be a mechanic in the future
hi I need a fairly use car
Best way to start off a day. Didn't you already have an exhaust leak video?
Yes that was using products to "clog" the leak. This is wayyyy different.
I came here 17 minutes after the video was uploaded And Chris had replied to several comments I really appreciate the hard work put in all the videos
I've seen he comments even on videos that are years old. He actually does read most of the comments here.
Dude, i always learn a lot from your videos. You are AMAZING.
The weather must cooperate all these years for you to do these awesome videos outdoors amazing so clean
Hey chrisfix, havent watched ya in a while, reminded myself that youre entertaining af Probably main reason why im into Cars and fixing them
Thanks a lot! How come you haven't watched in a while?
@@chrisfix his car needs to break down first 🤣
@@chrisfix Cause you haven't posted in a while? 🤣
@@chrisfix i have been busy with school, and just havent watched a lot of different channels, mostly the same ones Like DarkViperAU, MemerMan and TommyInnit
@@jt1731 are you the same person as RedLeader
Having the same car as Chris fix while watching his vids makes you feel like the main character
Chris, I love your videos, you just make them at a very slow pace..
Your videos are awesome, i just watch them even though I don't have a car. Bike repair videos would be an awesome and much needed addition.
I feel like an in depth video of brake lines would be amazing. One of the few things I haven't seen on the channel yet
That could be next for the Jaguar
Someone copied your comment and ended up getting top comment lol
It really do be like that
I have never heard Chris pronounce water as “wah-ter” in all my years of watching his channel, and I am glad to say, there’s a first for everything
I noticed that too. Later in the video, he reverted to saying "wooder".
Time stamp?
Wooder
Thanks. I don't have a leaking exhaust, but had to cut mine off in order to do some rear end repairs. Now I will be able to fix it properly.
You are gifted, l hate working on vehicles plant and machinery yes, vehicles everything is rusted you can't get your hands in you inspire me every time I watch your video's and l am 62 years old. Keep up the good work.
15:43 that sound is one of my favorite sounds ever. It only happens when you heat the nut hot enough, and if you can hear that squeak that means you won. Also very proud of Chris for starting up BOTH vehicles without a muffler. A true professional.