RDAN1 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 This AM I decided to replace the stuck EGR Valve on my 88 4.0. My problem is I can't get anything to fit in beside the existing valve to remove the t40 bolts. Anything longer than about an inch won't go in straight and tight and I don't wan't to strip out the bolts. Is a special right angle t40 tool needed ? Or how else can I get them out short of crushing the sides of the existing valve ? Or? All help appreciated....Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 A long, long time ago when I did mine I remember cutting off whatever it took to get to the hardware. For reassembly, I used allen head hardware since the head is smaller but kept the same thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDAN1 Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 A long, long time ago when I did mine I remember cutting off whatever it took to get to the hardware. For reassembly, I used allen head hardware since the head is smaller but kept the same thread. Finally I just got them out by using a home made right angle tool....a very short t40 tip held by a 1/4 box wrench..I tapped it lightly to break the bolts and to turn them a little bit to loosen them and then used a medium size flat bladed screwdriver to turn them the rest of the way out.... :banana: ...And thanks for the info on using allen head hardware...that's what I'm using when I put the new valve in... :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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