[Supras] Lessons leaned and EGR piping tip

[Jim Jobe]

Bernie, no need to pull the pipe from the EGR valve itself, just
unbolt it at both flanges.  Simple to remove and reinstall.  I
don't think I've ever split the pipe from the EGR valve.

On Thu, Sep 20, 2007 at 12:34:47AM -0400, berniek at technicaldevelop.com wrote:
> Made a big mistake by installing my '91T engine with only the lower 
> intake manifold on (did install exhaust manifold and all turbo stuff on 
> the right side first).  I figured that the upper intake, throttle body, 
> EGR vacuum modulator could come later.  I did move both solenoid valves 
> to the top of the engine by extending hoses and the harness connections, 
> but it did not take that long.  But installing everything else in the 
> car is taking an eternity.  I had an upper intake with the throttle body 
> already installed, so why not install it as one piece?  Again a big 
> mistake, considering hoses to be put on while trying to install the 
> manifold.  One of the reasons for not totally assembling the JDM engine 
> on the stand was the time required for American parts changeover from 
> the original engine, and trying to keep my wife from going nuts with a 
> junk yard in the cellar and garage. 
> 
> 
> 
> In any event, if you need to install the connection between the EGR tube 
> that connects the head with the EGR valve after the fact, it is 
> difficult because the studs keep you from engaging the compression 
> fitting and visa-versa.  What worked was cutting slots in the flange 
> leading to the stud holes to allow the compression fitting to be made up 
> while slipping the slotted flange over the head studs.  1/4" washers 
> over the slots with stock nuts appear to work  fine.  Mr. Gasket sheet 
> exhaust gasket material was used, and works fine.  It can be drilled, 
> then deburred with a Dremel tool.  It can be cut with tin shears. 
> 
> 
> Hope the EGR tip was useful.
> 
> 
>              BenieK
> 
> 
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