removing egr valve

sd88supra · 03-23-2009, 02:37 AM

I can't get to removing the old heater hose because the EGR valve is in the way. Problem is, I'm having a hard time removing the two studs that hold the EGR valve! How do you guys do it? There's not enough room for a wrench or a socket. It seems like a shortened 12mm wrench will get the bottom one out, but the top is still a problem, especially because you have to feel where they are since you can't see them. Besides I don't want to cut my wrenches.

Too bad I didn't see how my mechanic did it when he serviced my EGR.

03-23-2009, 02:37 AM	#1
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	removing egr valve I can't get to removing the old heater hose because the EGR valve is in the way. Problem is, I'm having a hard time removing the two studs that hold the EGR valve! How do you guys do it? There's not enough room for a wrench or a socket. It seems like a shortened 12mm wrench will get the bottom one out, but the top is still a problem, especially because you have to feel where they are since you can't see them. Besides I don't want to cut my wrenches. Too bad I didn't see how my mechanic did it when he serviced my EGR. __________________ -1987 5 spd N/A with TEMS: low miles! All stock with the exception of electric fans and an '89 front bumper, Yokohama 225/50/16 with stock rims. It's a mess and in the garage. -1987 5 spd Turbo with TEMS: miss-matched tires, needs lots of work, but it runs! Project car. -1988 N/A auto targa: all stock except 18" rims with Falken 265/35/18 in rear and 225/35/18 in front; daily driver.