EGR Tube Clamp
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Burning Brakes
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From: Herriman UT
EGR Tube Clamp
Does anyone know of a better design / aftermarket EGR tube clamp other than the stock "crimp" style clamp? I regularly remove the valve covers on my '86 which requires the removal of the EGR tube. Gettting the clamp on and off is a real pain. Any advise?
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Re: EGR Tube Clamp (geezel)
What I've done is use a hose clamp with a little muffler cement. You have to get the clamp on in such a way that you can get a 5/16 wrench or socket on it but it works for me. Just don't overtighten.
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Re: EGR Tube Clamp (geezel)
Theres a better way,If you want to spend the money,get a 89-91 exhaust manifold(USed manifolds go for 50-150 bucks) for that side and it has a higher posited EGR feed pipe coming off it,then it connects the egr feed tube with 2 bolts on it.So youd have to get an exhaust manifold,a later model EGR tube,2 gaskets, and 2 bolts and it would be far easier to remove this style egr.I HATE my 86 clamp style and this is the worst design ever.
(Btw,I have a 1990 manifold Im going to use,it has the taller EGR feed pipe with 2 bolt attachement...got the parts used)
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(Btw,I have a 1990 manifold Im going to use,it has the taller EGR feed pipe with 2 bolt attachement...got the parts used)
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From: charlotte nc
Re: EGR Tube Clamp (boxerdog)
I have the same concern. I thought I might try modifying the existing clamp by removing (grinding off) the crimped part of the clamp and put it on the joint and secure it by putting a SS worm drive clamp over the original. What you you think?
