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Old 05-28-2016, 04:17 PM
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Just replaced the gasket on my 86,but iam having trouble because of room,there is a clamp that goes on the egr valve tube that i cannot get on.dont know if it requires a speical tool ? Any help tip or trick would be greatly appreicated.
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you near indy? Avon HERE..near the drag strip

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There is a special tool (Knipex 1099):



However, you can get by with something like this:

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Thanks so much.
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Originally Posted by blulou
Thanks so much.
i generally remove those and replace with nut drive hose clamps. easier. not as pretty.

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