I have all the bolts out of the right hand exhaust manifold but I can't figure out how to get a wrench on the EGR tube coming out of front of the manifold.

Secret tool required...???

Paul

 

GOT IT! There's no way to loosen the rusty nuts on the EGR tube so I disconnected the EGR valve from the block and managed to remove the exhaust manifold and the EGR tube and valve as one piece.

I guess taking a break on the forum here helped settle my frustration and enabled me to take a fresh look at the situation.........

 

The only way to get that nut off the manifold is lots of HEAT. I hope you've got an oxy/acetelene setup..

 

I agree the best way is to soak with WD40 and apply lots of heat. I have gotten the nuts loose with the heat from a standard propane torch but it did take a while. So here is one other alternative if you can't get enough heat on it.

Once again this isn't the best way to do this job, but it will work. I learned some cheap tricks when I was a kid and I didn't have any money. I'm all grown up now, don't like to spend money! Ford wanted about $80 bucks for my EGR tube.

Cut the tube with a hacksaw in a straight section, where you can work. Splice back together later on the straight section.

Obtain some medium thickness shim stock, I used brass which is real easy to work with. Cut a piece approximately 2 x 6 inches. Wrap the joint up tight and apply two stainless steel hose clamps.

Nothing fancy or pretty but works!