Was wondering how some of you have removed the EGR? Trying to clean mine, but none of my ratchets will reach the bolts. Tried removing the throttle body, but a couple hoses I couldnt get off, so I gave up. I'll try again when I get a new throttle body gasket.

So what have some of you done? Visegrips? Trying to sell the car so I'd appreciate some help!

Thanks!
Patrick

Was wondering how some of you have removed the EGR? Trying to clean mine, but none of my ratchets will reach the bolts. Tried removing the throttle body, but a couple hoses I couldnt get off, so I gave up. I'll try again when I get a new throttle body gasket.

So what have some of you done? Visegrips? Trying to sell the car so I'd appreciate some help!

Thanks!
Patrick

I took an open end wrench and bent it in a vice. Broke the first one (it was cheap!) Work better with a propane torch.

I have the same problem (EGR) with my 1995 4.9L Deville. After a few frustrating days, I was finally able to remove the two bolts. I went to Sears and purchased a swivel socket (13 mm) and a 12" extension rod (1/4 inch). Then I added a 3/8 inch extension (using a coupler to the 1/4" rod). It worked immediately, but takes a bit of torque to loosen it. Within five minutes both bolts were off. Then I pourchased a spray can of carbon cleaner to remove the deposits in the intake manifold (being careful not to allow any deposits to enter the intake manifold). The right tools make a big difference. I did purchase a torque wench at Sears ($20) to retighten the bolts at the specified torque value.

Yeah, I just bent the 13m open end wrench. Took a lot longer than yours, though. Also, the manual says not to use any cleaner on the EGR itself, but to tap the valve with a plastic hammer to break the carbon. Also, did you know that the EGR system is used to controll pre-ignition in these engines with the timing used so high (50 degrees sometimes)?

i didnt even bend the wrench ....spent 2 hours in the driveway and was done

woulda been nice to have a "distributor" style wrench tho

Hey,

I had to tackle this one too on my 1991 Deville some time back, the easy (though not cheapest) solution was to go and buy a set of offset (i.e. pre-bent) combo wrenches. Sears by me (St. Louis, MO) had a set of inexpensive metric ones (maybe $25.00 at the time) that were not craftsman, just some no-name stuff, but this saved me a lot of aggravation and also came in handy when I did the starter some time later.

Also, be careful if you're using an aftermarket EGR valve, there are variations that aren't all interchangeable.

Hope this helps!

Kevin