Keith Browning Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I know, I know, this is not new to most of you but it's my first seized valve. It actually broke when the puller let loose cause it doesn't fit right at the left front. I was using the new beefed up puller. Once I got the housing off I still couldn't get it out mush less even move. So the truck got a new housing too. Now I recall Ford stating they weren't gong to pay for new housings with EGR valve claims. Scuse me? I took pics and printed them to add to the file. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I had to grind our one puller ear down so that it would fit properly. Works pretty good now. But we still see lots of them friggin housings break. Them bastards better pay up, we didn't build this shit. We're just trying to hold the front lines. Them friggin Warranty Nazi Bastards. Dammit Keith! You got me going again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech03 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Air hammer only way to go on those....that puller is a pile of over-engineered junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgasman Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 +1 on the air hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Bedford Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I did my first one yesterday. It was a little slow on the schedule so I took my time putting the tool together. The tool locked in well and as I put the pressure on I walked it up with an air chisel. It came out fairly smooth. So, I was surprised to see the valve upper stayed together but the "snout" had broken free and remained lodged in the mixing bowl bore. The amount of carbon and corrosion between the bore and "snout" leads me to believe most times it will be a waste to use the tool. Replacing the valve and mixing bowl will be the norm. This was an '08 with 75K miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 saw my first one yesterday, i didn't work on the truck but not only did the tool end up ruined but the lower half of the valve is currently stuck in the elbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmantech Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I guess I have been lucky with the air hammer approach....So far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo700 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Where are you hitting the valve with the air hammer. Have one stuck now trying the tool again. Probably end up with a housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo700 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Replaced Housing DONE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deezul Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 We've done a dozen egr valves in our shop over the last two years, only one was able to be removed without a housing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselD Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I have yet to replace a valve.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheldmann Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 just bust it up with an air hammer, just be careful not to damage the housing or get aluminum peices in the intake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Quote: I have yet to replace a valve.... BUT ...you have just jinxed yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 just bust it up with an air hammer, just be careful not to damage the housing or get aluminum peices in the intake Have you considered a blind hole puller and a slide hammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheldmann Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 no i havent, i dont have any pullers like that. i guess that would be nice but usually the valve and stem breaks off and stays down there too so couldnt really get a bite with a puller. i just break one side of the valve and it usually come right out then. i would say ive done about 10 and showed the other 6 diesel guys i work with the way i do it and so far havent had any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSHTech Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I've had luck doing it with and with out the pullers. The old style puller was junk and the first one I ever did I ended up using an air chisel. But the updated puller seems to work decent. Just have to take it slow and tap the valve/bowl while adding pressure to the puller. What really gets me about all of this, is why would the engineers design this component to have such a tight clearance. They had to have realized that this system builds up carbon. As was clearly seen with the 6.0L. So lets make it fit nice and snug so that the first bit of carbon will bind it up tight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 pulled one out with the new style puller today. worked good but this truck only had 38k and the valve wasn't that gaulded in therehad one problem with the nut backing out but i loctited it on the rod and it stayed. the old puller has the end stripped out so i'm gonna tack a nut on there for a back up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 The revised puller parts are definately more stout. In fact, the first time I used mine it pulled the valve apart leaving the stuck part in the intake. Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 remember, someone gets a paycheck for designing these tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsmth41 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 hey keith, do you have a part number for that remover? i've checked rotunda and can't seem to locate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Old Ssm 0980 - 6.4l egr removal tool damage concerns some 6.4l egr (303-1267) tools may experience a stripped bearing retaining nut. If the nut becomes damaged during egr valve removal, inspect the threaded forcing screw for damage as well and call rotunda for replacement components at 1-800-rotunda (768-8632) and choose option #5 at the prompt. During tool re-assembly remember to use loc-tite 262 and note that it is a left hand thread. Please make sure that the pilot cup turns freely after re-assembly as well. I've got TKIT-303-1267-UPD for the PN, $431.00. This is the updated legs, forcing screw, spacer, washers, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Puller, EGR Valve #303-1267A USD $476.48 https://rotunda.spx.com/en-US/Pages/ItemDetail.aspx?itemID=16377 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Bruene Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 But aren't EGR housings less than $100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I took the old tool with the stripped out nut and welded it back into place. Haven't had to use it since I did that either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 uh oh oops, atleast the tool didn't break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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