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That would kinda be a last ditch thing. It's awful crowded back there. I'm gonna have to get the right tools on it first. I think once I can get some real torque on 'em I can get a couple of turns out of 'em. I just don't want to do anything to risk rounding the nuts off.Mike, do you think you can get in there with a torch to get the nuts hot?
So I did my PCV reroute today. I also tried to install the EGR blocker (NO GO!) and did install the "finger stick" circuit.
PCV reroute wasn't all too tough except getting to the driver side fitting. That's buried in a mass of connectors and cables.
Couple of pics of the PCV deal:
The EGR thing is a different story...:mad2:
I could NOT loosen the nuts to spread the flange with any of several different 12mm tools. All the assortment I had was a waste of time... I decided the blocker plate will not be going in. I did, however install the 'finger stick' circuit first (assuming the plate would be installed) so as I understand it, the EGR is no longer functioning, but I could be wrong...
Couple-a pics of that:
This duct cover is a ROYAL PITA to remove!
I thought I should leave the EGR motor unplugged. Guess not because that threw a code right away. So I plugged it back in. Here's a question for you... Is the EGR motor now non functional? If so, then the blocker plate isn't really needed is it?
The valve will open partially under load and is well documented on this and other forums. Guys with the Edge Evo Race particularly have had hunting problems and have needed the blocker to completely shut off the EGR circuit. The Blocker is not a cosmetic item. It does have a function.
Good for you Mike, getting outside to work. We will be going home from Maryland the first of April and the first priority is to get the garden in.
Bammer, I see in your sig you are in SW CT. I will be coming through your area on 3/29 and 4/2 any chance we can have a cup of coffee and kick some tires?
Don't worry Mike the nuts will be there waiting for you.....:hihi:
I think I may try and break mine free this week. If I figure something out I will let you know.
If I didn't already have the Predator tune I would do EFI Live and no code.I am about a week late here but I did get to try today. Success.....:arms:
I only have a small bit of skin missing from under my right forearm.
I think the penetrating oil is what made it possible. Keep in mind I tried in the past and failed. With the same tools.
I made up a 50/50 mixture of Acetone and power steering fluid. Applied it to both nuts with a Q-Tip and waited about an hour. Read about the mixture on another site.
Using a 1/4" drive 12mm socket I was able to break both nuts loose. Yes 1/4" drive. I could swear it's 14mm- I had the 1/4" on there but I pictured the ratchet breaking and lots of blood spilled/swearwords hollered. I'll try that.
I am right handed so I reached over the turbo and behind the resonator. With my left hand I reached around and put finger pressure on the back of the ratchet and more or less used my fingers to pull the ratchet. I did this to both nuts.
Now all I need is a blocker plate and something to turn the codes off.
If I didn't already have the Predator tune I would do EFI Live and no code.