EGR valve removal question

[dragrazor]

How are you guys removing your egr valves? I have been pulling, twisting,prying,etc. That thing is well stuck in there!! And the room is very limited. I even bought a pulley puller but i am afraid that the plastic up top will break if i use it as leverage. I am limited on the tools.

[mah77]

You could turn the EGR valve until you can access the mounting holes, run some wire through the holes, and use a prybar or broomstick as leverage against the alternator.

I got mine off, by getting the claw end of a hammer under the lip if the valve, and pop it out. It took some nuts, but it came out.

[NYC F-350]

I used two pieces of a coat hanger and a broom handle.
hook the wire through the holes, twist the coathanger and make both sides equal, twist them around a broomhandle and pull up hard. You have to pull straight up, which isn't easy. You can also get a mini nail puller and pry up on the tabs EASY, being careful not to bend the tab. A little good luck and patience is needed.
When you go to slip it in, use a little vaseline and it will slide right in.

[sinner6.0L]

rolling head prybar

[LHMissions]

they are a bear to get out. Took me a good hour first time pulling, prying, used a mini trim nail puller finally.

After thatn I just unplugged the harness on top and that solved most of the problems unitl I finally did the EGR delete here in the forum.

All is good now!

[FPT_RAIDER]

twist till the tabs are off the mounting points and slip rolling pry bars under the tabs, then pry up evenly on both sides

[mj1angier]

I just pulled mine a hour ago. I used a small pry bar/ nail puller called a Wonder Bar and a hook tool. I put one on each side and pried up with equal force. Once it starts to come it will come out easy. Just be ready so say "oh ****" when you see the crap built up on it!

[dragrazor]

I GOT IT!!!!! I did the wire/broom handle thing,lol. Man is it dirty!! Thanks again fellas. I really appreciate it.