EGR Valve Removal
#1
EGR Valve Removal
I got the notorious P0401 code and am trying to fix the problem. I cleaned up the EGR ports and the plates but I couldn't get the EGR Valve off to replace the gasket. I got the nut closer to the Valve Cover off but the nut next to the Throttle Body I am having an issue with.
A Wrench didn't do any good, I tried getting it with a socket attached to an extension but to no avail and a socket attached to a flexible adapter attached to a ratchet didn't fit.
Unfortunately the nut got a bit stripped on the top. Is there any other tool, socket or adapter that will help me remove this stubborn nut?
A Wrench didn't do any good, I tried getting it with a socket attached to an extension but to no avail and a socket attached to a flexible adapter attached to a ratchet didn't fit.
Unfortunately the nut got a bit stripped on the top. Is there any other tool, socket or adapter that will help me remove this stubborn nut?
#3
I bought a crowfoot set and hopefully that'll do it.
On the bright side though, I cleared the code and it hasn't come back, the car also idles much better.
Where would one buy Swivel Sockets? I went to Autozone and I don't think I saw those.
On the bright side though, I cleared the code and it hasn't come back, the car also idles much better.
Where would one buy Swivel Sockets? I went to Autozone and I don't think I saw those.
#4
Damn, the nut is stripped and the crowfoot didn't work.
One of my auto tech buddies offered me some help since he has far more tools than I do.
I'm definitely going to pass by the Hardware store later to buy a nut though.
One of my auto tech buddies offered me some help since he has far more tools than I do.
I'm definitely going to pass by the Hardware store later to buy a nut though.
#5
I'm sure there are several places that do sell them I got a 3/8 set from Sears (carftsman)-10 thru 19 but no 14 , so I got that size 3/8 made by Blackhawk, I also have 1/4 drive 8, 10, 12 made by Blackhawk....at the time carquest sold Blackhawk tools, I think they have another line now.
Found this from powerbuilt??
Good luck, let us know how it works out.
Found this from powerbuilt??
Good luck, let us know how it works out.
#6
I wouldn't be overly concerned about pulling the EGR valve itself.
The majority of the blockage is the ports under the runner plate you have already cleared.
http://hondadude.webs.com/95%20Accor...5AccordEGR.htm
The majority of the blockage is the ports under the runner plate you have already cleared.
http://hondadude.webs.com/95%20Accor...5AccordEGR.htm
#7
@poorman212: I'll look into those. Those may or will come in handy eventually.
@hondadude: Oh alright, I just wanted to replace it since I doubt it has been replaced in a very very long time but I guess it can be done another day. I'll focus more on replacing the rotors and brakes since I am going out of town this weekend and don't want to die.
@hondadude: Oh alright, I just wanted to replace it since I doubt it has been replaced in a very very long time but I guess it can be done another day. I'll focus more on replacing the rotors and brakes since I am going out of town this weekend and don't want to die.
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