KentuckyCountryBoy

So, I'm doing my intake gasket. I unbolted the EGR from the upper intake and it just falls down. Once I get the intake off and start to disassemble more, I happen to pull on the valve-end of it and it just pulled off. Is there some way I can cap the two ends off and block off the solenoid so it don't affect anything? Thanks.

Connorhobson

Idk if you can cap it off, but you can replace the tube i found one locally for like 40 bucks.

KentuckyCountryBoy

I know it's replaceable. I just don't want to and since it can be blocked off on the upper-intake side, I'd think I could just delete it.

Just call me Sean

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The truck will run better with it working.

KentuckyCountryBoy

Then why are the EGR block off kits popular? And how could I fix it without buying a new tube? It's broke off where the lower pipe meets the flex tube.

r2wilde

I hear ya. I starting looking for a replacement and all I could find what a dealer item for $100. I had one at the local Pick n Pay but when I went back to get it the truck had been crushed.

I'm sure you can make one with a pipe bender, flaring tube and some couplers but getting those bends exactly right is a b^&*h! I bent mine and it took me six tries to get it back into shape.

It you can find someone that carries it cheaper please let me know.

R

KentuckyCountryBoy

Ok, I have a new plan. I'm gonna do the smog delete and use that hose to patch the EGR pipe. It's a 5/8 coarse-thread bolt to plug the heads, right? Anything else I need to do? My cat's gutted already, so that's not a problem.