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POOLRANGERGUY Apr 8, 2023 01:22 AM

EGR Help
 
Can anyone help! I am a newbie mechanic, so please forgive me for any ignorance. I am trying to replace my egr valve and I cant get it free. Ive hit it with pb blaster and let it soak for a few hours now. I cant hit it with a torch heavily due to close by wiring. I am moving all the wiring as far away as possible. The picture I linked isnt to show how close the wiring is. I am definetly moving every wire in the pic as far as possbile when I torch it, but I am still getting the wires or anything plastic way to freaking hot. I've tried different angles. Im lost on how to get this free without removing a ton of shit. Any help please!!!!
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POOLRANGERGUY Apr 8, 2023 02:16 AM

I got it
 
took off bolts holding the valve up top and busted the shit outta my knuckles. Pic explains it all. Defintely broke the hoses, but o well. found 5ft of similar hose on amazon for 8 bucks https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.ran...9601f80e8f.jpg
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Grumpa Apr 8, 2023 06:03 AM

Unbolt where it connects to exhaust. Then, try to tighten slightly where it connects to EGR first before trying to loosen. An old trick that works sometimes with stubborn bolts subjected to a lot of heat.

POOLRANGERGUY Apr 8, 2023 06:35 AM

Thankyou
 
Thankyou. It is free!
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POOLRANGERGUY Apr 8, 2023 06:35 AM

Thankyou
 
Thankyou. It is free!
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.ran...d1cc392950.jpg
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POOLRANGERGUY Apr 8, 2023 06:37 AM

Hopefully this method works. I have tried replying and It never goes through. I am trying the quick reply.

POOLRANGERGUY Apr 8, 2023 06:39 AM

Thanks
 

Originally Posted by Grumpa (Post 2217875)
Unbolt where it connects to exhaust. Then, try to tighten slightly where it connects to EGR first before trying to loosen. An old trick that works sometimes with stubborn bolts subjected to a lot of heat.

I am stupid and cant figure out how to reply on this forum.
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Grumpa Apr 8, 2023 10:26 AM

I am seeing your replies. You may not see them until you refresh the web page.
Anyways.. it looks like you got it whipped. Yay You!


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