[mob17]

I tried to do this today, but got stuck

This is the EGR valve on the car (the highest silver metal part in the pic)



I had trouble taking the metal pipe off on the left. The metal screw clips are welded on to it which i found strange:



You can see the spot weld below. You can also see there a metal cover around the whole pipe:



Any ideas on how to remove the metal pipe, and then reattach?

[makkan00]

They are not welded MO.
You just loose it until locking plate (which binds to the tightening screw) completely comes out.
Then wiggle it a bit and it will open.
Move it out of the way to the left.
Those pipes will not move till you take out the egr valve.
B/w I was going to write a DIY over the weekend.

[mob17]

Originally Posted by makkan00

They are not welded MO.
You just loose it until locking plate (which binds to the tightening screw) completely comes out.
Then wiggle it a bit and it will open.
Move it out of the way to the left.
Those pipes will not move till you take out the egr valve.
B/w I was going to write a DIY over the weekend.

Oh right, i might try and get a screwdriver under there and try and wriggle it out.

Access is quite limited. I might give it another go, but will probably wait for your DIY.

[mistryn]

When I did mine I thought it was welded on but its not give it light taps with a hammer when the screw is fully undone all the way around you should see it loosen

When I took mine off at 100k plesantly surprised how clean it was

[mob17]

Im trying it now, got the clip off.

How on earth do you access the single nut underneath?

[mob17]

Ok ive taken throttle off.

How do u take the little plastic vacuum tube off thats behind the egr?

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by mob17

Ok ive taken throttle off.

How do u take the little plastic vacuum tube off thats behind the egr?

Just pull it.
In my car it was stuck to funnel due to heat.
I snapped it but after cleaning the metallic part of egr valve it went back.
Good luck.

[mob17]

Thanks mak. Egr valve is off apart from vacuum hose! Will try and yank it

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by mob17

Thanks mak. Egr valve is off apart from vacuum hose! Will try and yank it

hold the hose near to egr valve. You do not want it to be snapped in the middle or on the other side.

[mistryn]

Just cut a small slit on vacuum hose and unpeel off egr there is enough hose to cut 3mm off and re attach

The hose will be welded onto the egr nipple due to heat

[mob17]

Thanks guys. I will try the cut as its already tearing a bit right on the egr side!

[makkan00]

While we are on the case, can anybody tell me how to remove those clamps which are marked with red circles?
Any video / diagram which explains how to take it off?



Thanks.

[mob17]

Thanks for the help makkan and mistryn. I just cut the tube off, it was proper welded. Just cleaning it now with degreaser and wd40.

The manifold looks fucked. Very dirty. Is taking it off easy, whilst im here? Any diy?

[mob17]

Mak: you have to use pliers and squeeze the little nipple to loosen them. I replaced them with screw clips after.

[mistryn]

There is a guide for the e60 manifold removal on you tube I am on my phone but can post link later on?

[mob17]

Thanks mistryn.

Guys, i left the battery connected, and currently locked the car with no egr in place. I will connect the egr tomorrow. Is this ok??

[mob17]

I took the front air box off for better access but its still a pain. You need an extension bar really.



EGR valve manifold side:





Other side:



After (manifold side):





Other side:

[AWBimmer]

Wow amazing stuff Mo! Wish I had the balls to do this!