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Old May 23, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Tool for pulling EGR Valve

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.
 
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Old May 23, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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I use the claw end of my hammer. Get it just under the lip of the valve, and give it a couple little umphs.
 
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Old May 23, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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I found this online but didn't want to spend the $ $266.00
www.etool.com
Item # 303-760
 
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Old May 23, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 350crew4x4
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.
 
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Old May 23, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mah77
I use the claw end of my hammer. Get it just under the lip of the valve, and give it a couple little umphs.
Like this:

 
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Old May 23, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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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:

 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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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!
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Also found that the valve comes out much easier when the engine is warm.
 
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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.
That's the way I do mine
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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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.

 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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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.
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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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.


Thats perfect!
 
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