1998 Ford E-Series Van EGR Valve

BADABBOTT

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1998 FORD E-SERIES VAN
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
118,000 MILES

I am trying to reach the EGR Valve to replace it. What is the easiest way to get access to the mounting bolts?

Friday, August 8th, 2008 AT 6:24 PM

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MASTERTECHTIM

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Can I ask why you are replacing it?

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Friday, August 8th, 2008 AT 6:45 PM

BADABBOTT

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The check engine light is on and the code read EGR problem.

I have been experiencing all the problems associated with a bad valve and cannont pass emissions w/o its replacement.

My van is actually a 1996, '98 is a typo.

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Friday, August 8th, 2008 AT 8:20 PM

MASTERTECHTIM

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99 percent of the time the problem is not the valve but in fact the sensor that detects valve operation. This sensor (dpfe) takes about 5 minutes to replace. Its held in by 2 8mm bolts and has two fat rubber hoses going to it. It usually gives a code 401 or 402. Low flow or too much flow. Try this first then get back to me if it does not fix the problem.

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Sunday, August 10th, 2008 AT 4:37 PM