[tramp_line_ape]

i was doing EGR delete and when i was pulling the torx head screws off of the butterfly valve i broke both heads off... is this bad? should i worry, what does doing this do? thanks guys.

 

[BABBITT]

I think from reading the other threads...that the guys were just drilling and tapping out new holes. Not a big deal from what I was reading.

 

[poindexter6144]

i broke mine when i did it to i just drilled them out shouldnt hurt anything just have to get new bolts if you ever want to put it back in

 

[tramp_line_ape]

what does taking them out do though?

 

[poindexter6144]

I had to drill them out because they broke off right at the head and i couldnt get the plate out and you dont have to worry about them working out and getting sucked in the motor

 

[Compcowboy]

Yeah unless you get that plate off the whole delete is useless. Drill them out and if you ever have to replace them just retap them.

 

[Silentbob76]

is there anything that can be done to avoid breaking these things before we pull them off? reason I as Is I got the block off plates waiting to be put on this weekend and would like to keep the work minimal and avoid interuptions on the install
Thanks
Robert

 

[Compcowboy]

use heat to break them loose. Something like a small torch or heat gun. Some come right out and others take a little work.

 

[MattTN23]

Would a good soaking of penetrating oil do the trick? Just wondering if those who have broken theirs used any?