EGR Pipe DIY
08-03-09, 12:35 AM
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EGR Pipe DIY
Well this isnt going to be too informative as I just played with different stuff until I got the results I wanted but rest assured I will never have a leaky Egr pipe again and I didn't have to fork over $100 bucks for a pipe that might crack again.
Now time for some pics.
Culprit....
The beginning the pipe cut and flared
Some High temp Copper RTV.....little overkill but hey taking the pipe out was no fun
Finished product
Now time for some pics.
Culprit....
The beginning the pipe cut and flared
Some High temp Copper RTV.....little overkill but hey taking the pipe out was no fun
Finished product
08-03-09, 07:11 PM
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OMG,, I love it. A complete DIY and it doesnt look that hard to accomplish. I may have to try to duplicate this myself, as I too, have a cracked EGR pipe. Is that yellow section plastic?? Don't think it is gonna hold up being so close to the engine with the heat. I really like your attempt to "invent" tho.
08-03-09, 10:51 PM
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OMG,, I love it. A complete DIY and it doesnt look that hard to accomplish. I may have to try to duplicate this myself, as I too, have a cracked EGR pipe. Is that yellow section plastic?? Don't think it is gonna hold up being so close to the engine with the heat. I really like your attempt to "invent" tho.
Pure Drifter ....As far as parts go I just grabbed some fittings from the Home Depot which I cant remember right now but I'll check tomorrow what sizes I used.
08-04-09, 08:19 AM
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You may have to do a step by step DIY for this. I know for a fact this could be very helpful to many who are in the same situation with that stupid pipe. I too would be interested in a parts list and a step by step would be very helpful. Better yet, just build another one for me. 
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08-05-09, 09:07 AM
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Wow, great work. Sometimes the best fixes come from things that have nothing to do with automotive things at all. I love when people can take their everyday learning and apply it to our cars.
08-06-09, 02:03 PM
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Wow, really nice solution to a PITA repair. Good thinking. My only concern is the plastic coating on the gas flex pipe, since that pipe gets super hot I would think it would melt off. Have you installed this back yet? I'm wondering about fitment and all that, this is from a 95 right?
08-08-09, 03:07 PM
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Also, gas flex tube isn't made for underhood temps as well - but I would imagine Grainger or a industrial hose/tube shop has stainless steel tubing and can fabricate something.
But you get a A+ for effort and ingenuity though
But you get a A+ for effort and ingenuity though
11-18-09, 01:53 PM
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Will welding work?
I have a cracked EGR tube in the same location (the accordian part). Has anyone tried to weld it? It appears to be repairable. My only concern/question is will this be a long-term fix or will I be sorry down the road?
Any comments are greatly appreciated.
Any comments are greatly appreciated.
11-18-09, 02:39 PM
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I wouldn't think about welding it because it is thing as ice. You will never find enough meat on the tube to weld it. I think your better off trying to repair it like he did. If not, you can block it off if you choose, but I think it's better to replace it and keep your EGR functional.