Can I tighten this nut myself? What tool do I need to use? Or do I need to take it to the mechanic?
Thanks for the input.
Misterdallas
'Zoid
Can I tighten this nut myself? What tool do I need to use? Or do I need to take it to the mechanic?
Thanks for the input.
Misterdallas
Super VXer
I found out (to my dismay,not on the VX though) that this dieseling sound can also be caused by a loose or flopping spark plug. It scared the hell out of me when it happened. She went from "Hummm to Bam Bam Bam" real quick.
I make it a point to check ERG and plugs once per month...once was enough for me
John
Super VXer
You can tighten the nut yourself. It can be a pain in the arse to thread back into the bottom of the EGR vlave mount, but it can be done. Before I had the SC kit installed I think I had re-tightened the nut 3-4 times... after the kit was installed it didn't slip once.Originally Posted by misterdallas
'Zoid
Can I use the slip wrench? What would be the best tool?
Thanks so much for the input.
Misterdallas
Super VXer
A 22mm stubby wrench is the way to go,Sears has them.I carry one in the glovebox at all times.
Last edited by Ldub : 12/30/2011 at 02:40 PM
'Zoid
Thank you very much Ldub. I'll let you know how it goes.
Misterdallas
Super VXer
Great minds think alike...lol...I bought mine from Sears too and carry it in my small tool kit inside my spare.
Ironically enough...my EGR nut never came loose with the stock setup...but after the blower was installed it has vibrated loose a couple times now...I've since added threadlock and tightened until blue in the face...hopefully she'll stay put now...if not...at least I've got my stubby wrench to make life easier!
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'Zoid
We're all good now. The EGR nut is firmly in place. No more "diesel" noise. Thanks to all again for your input.
Misterdallas
Super VXer
Glad to hear that was it & not something harder to fix,like exhaust gasket or stripped sparkplug,etc.You might want to ck. it again in about a week,just to make sure.
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