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Quick question
I've installed the EGR delete and replaced the intake manifold. I just saw a thread on removing the EGR (butterfly) valve from the EGR manifold and since my truck is a 2004 I did that. I am having a little trouble getting the EGR valve (round black) out of the intake manifold. I removed the 2 8mm bolts and it twists back and forth but does not want to come up. I have a block off plate with my kit but is it necessary to remove the valve now that the butterfly is gone. If so do I just need to stick a flat head under it and pry, or am I missing something. Thanks again, Kelly
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Twist the valve enough so the bolt hole tabs are clear of the manifold, loop a wire over the valve through both bolt holes, and use a long pry bar to pry upward on the wire loop. It will pop right out.
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Got it, Thanks for the quick reply. I've still got alot to learn on how to use this forum correctly and as soon as I get this truck running right I promise to spend some time with it so I can find this stuff myself without bothering you guys. Thanks
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It's out, it didn't like the idea at all though. Pryed so hard that when it let go I slit my thumb nail right down the middle. On my right hand of course. As if this wasn't hard enough for a newbe I have to do the rest left handed. Billet block off plate installed. Moving on.
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It's out, it didn't like the idea at all though. Pryed so hard that when it let go I slit my thumb nail right down the middle. On my right hand of course. As if this wasn't hard enough for a newbe I have to do the rest left handed. Billet block off plate installed. Moving on.
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It's out, it didn't like the idea at all though. Pryed so hard that when it let go I slit my thumb nail right down the middle. On my right hand of course. As if this wasn't hard enough for a newbe I have to do the rest left handed. Billet block off plate installed. Moving on.
I keep a piece of heavy stock wire just for the egr valve. And a long piece of re-bar.
Sounds like you are almost there!
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Lefty here. That will never happen again, yes I'm well on my way. Oil/fuel filter housing in and turbo bracket. Just got home from being gone 2 days at work and have the next 4 days off. I can't wait till tomarrow morning, I get to put in a whole day and may finish. Totally flushed the coolant system again and will install coolant filter last. I wonder if my oil temperature gauge will be in a different position with coolant actually flowing through the oil cooler. I hear it won't.
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