85 50D EGR Removal

[jerry wonder]

How does one remove the EGR for cleaning? I removed the bolts to slide it out but it is connected to something. Do I need to remove the valve cover?

[camoit]

Pull hard or smack with screwdriver handle. They get stuck.
To avoid this in the future cover the gasket with a light coating of anti-seize.

[jerry wonder]

It releases from the gasket but appears to be stuck on something. Should it slide right out?

[camoit]

It has carbon holding the plunger in the manifold. Soak with panther piss (AKA WD40 or equivalent) for about 30 minutes. It's just stuck in there.


17509