Hello All, just wanted to find out what you all are using to pull your egr. I've pulled mine out twice now to clean it, and its a pita to get mine out. I've read of folks tying some bailing/mechanics wire to the 2 screw holes, then wrapping that wire over a large pipe (for leverage) and then using the alternator to pivot the pipe on. Its still a pain. Hard enough to try an twist the egr to even get the wire in the holes. Does anyone have any tricks or special tools they use? I was thinking of buying a slide hammer. Thanks in advace.

 

I use the claw end of my hammer. Get it just under the lip of the valve, and give it a couple little umphs.

 

I found this online but didn't want to spend the $ $266.00
www.etool.com
Item # 303-760

 

Yikes!! I just use a big pair of pliers and some muscle.(mostly pliers)

I also grease the lip of it before reinstalling it.

 

Like this:

 

I remove the 2 bolts, twist the valve so the bolt holes are open. Run each end of a heavy wire through holes and tie on. Then I have a loop in the wire I stick a piece of Re-bar through and use the alternator as a leverage point and pop up.

Also, can use a tool to help:

 

Very cool ! I ddt want to spend the money on the puller either, but still havent been able to remove my EGR yet so I will try one of these thanks!

 

Also found that the valve comes out much easier when the engine is warm.

 

That's the way I do mine

 

This pops it right out, slicker than snot. The wire was a FAIL! Actually, I can see the wire working, but it bends up the ears of the valve.

 

I use a length of rope/cord looped at both ends and a 2x2.

I unbolt EGR and twist it enough to get access to the ears. I then hook each end of the cord around the ears and then use the 2x2 as a lever against the top of the alt. to pop it out. Works like a charm. Similar to the bailing wire trick in the tech folder.

 

Thats perfect!