Hi, did you use any cleaning products? I just have an engine light on so I assume I have the same problem.Massive thanks to @Howey and @audifan for their tips getting that off. It wasn't easy and I had to put some gentle pressure on the exhaust inlet #3 to get bolt #9 free enough to drop out, but the ball end 5mm Hex worked well!
6mm Hex for the exhaust inlet bolts #12 and as Audifan says, gaskets needed.
Nice to know its clean! Next stop is the inlet manifold
I used mr muscle oven cleaner. It loves the jobs we hate but it’s nasty stuff so take care and I’d recommend gloves, good ventilation and plenty of paper towel to protect from cokey stains.Hi, did you use any cleaning products? I just have an engine light on so I assume I have the same problem.View attachment 111716
I am struggling to undo lower bolt 9.Did anyone else find getting bolt 9 out a nightmare with the head of bolt 12 in the way?
Even with 12 out, the flange of 13 seems to be a wind up. Do you need to remove 13 altogether or the whole engine first until its an aluminium noodle with an EGR floating under the bonnet?
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Should one force the pipe 13 out of the way or does it need to be unbolted from the bottom also?I am struggling to undo lower bolt 9.
I have undone bolts 12 but the exhaust pipe 13 is preventing me from undoing lower bolt 12.
Indeed, that blooming thing! Right in the way makes it very hard.AMF EGR removal? I’ve never had any problems but there is a lifting eye on the back of the cylinder head; or rather there was in my case. Remove it; I suspect it not being there is the reason I have better tool access and no problems.