Raptor99

I'm hoping this is the right section...

Well, I did the free mod where I cut the EGR tub that goes down into the front of the intake manifold, and I've been having some issues. A friend helped me out, but I think we messed something up. Sometime I get a loud hiss from that area (obviously a leak), so all I do is take the tube back out, readjust the rubber O-ring, put in in, and everything's fine. The thing is, it keeps coming back, and it throws a code everytime. I don't have a scan tool or anything though, to check the code.

What can I do?

Oh, and I guess I should add that I can't tighten the 10mm bolt too much, it will only go to a certain tightness then stop.

Thanks guys.

Dustin Butts

iTrader: (5)

Try a new slightly thicker o-ring. Bend the tube slightly also so it will put some pressure down on the manifold before you put the bolt back in.

Raptor99

Where do I get a thicker o-ring, is there a part number or anything?

DaleMX

iTrader: (4)

Go to Ace hardware or Lowes and see if they have a Thicker O-ring

Raptor99

Just went out and checked on the car, and it's official that the hole for the bolt to go into was threaded out of the intake manifold. I can still push it in enough to get a seal, but I gotta do something about this.

I hope this isn't my excuse to get an LS6 intake

silver98formula

iTrader: (3)

I'd say its time to get rid of the EGR. Go to an autoparts store and buy a 3/8" freeze plug and throw it in.

unit213

Run a search. This has happened to many people. You'll find all the help you need.

G5TA

If the whole brass fitting came out you can go get some epoxy and fix it that way.I didnt it and it held forever.Make sure you get the epoxy for plastic and high temp.

99Z28RS

my EGR is gone along with AIR, no big deal.

smoknLS6

Delete It! Its Bulls...

SilverSurfer

Put some silicone around the tube where it mates to the intake. Same thing happened to me and that took care of it.

Dope

iTrader: (2)

I believe that little bolt only takes something like 50-60 INCH lbs. That's why you broke it. I'd just plug it and remove the EGR, or upgrade to an LS6 intake.

Dope

Raptor99

I plan on just removing the EGR now, but is there a way to not get a code (without deleting it with Edit)? I heard somewhere that there might be a resistor I could use. Anyone know anything about this?

Assassin

iTrader: (3)

did the brass peice come out or cross thread or what exzactly happened?, get a slightly bigger bolt and tap the plastic for now

1BADAIR

iTrader: (1)

Is the bolt hole stripped or the brass came out. Mine leaked when I did it but it was because I slide the o-ring all the way up. I moved the o-ring down and let the tube push it into position when I tightened the bolt.

Raptor99

Yeah, the brass came out. It's still threaded onto the bolt, but it's not attached to the intake manifold anymore.

JakeY2KZ

iTrader: (9)

Exact same thing happened to mine. I just went to Ace Hardware and used some JB weld on it and its held strong so far. That was about 6 months ago.

Raptor99

What exactly is JB weld? I take it it's an adhesive? What kind of container is it in?

SoloSport

or you can just take the whole damn thing off like I did

Raptor99

I just filled the hole with epoxy and put the bolt back in. Everything should be good now until I get LS1 Edit so I can delete the code. Thanks guys!