1998 Ford E-Series Van EGR Valve

1998 FORD E-SERIES VAN
118,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BADABBOTT
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I am trying to reach the EGR Valve to replace it. What is the easiest way to get access to the mounting bolts?
Aug 8, 2008 at 6:24 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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can i ask why you are replacing it?
Aug 8, 2008 at 6:45 PM
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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.
Aug 8, 2008 at 8:20 PM
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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.
Aug 10, 2008 at 4:37 PM