Explorer V8 EGR valve replacement

[Dave Horoschak]

Does anyone know where I can find the instructions for replacing the EGR
valve in a 96 Explorer V8? None of the typical manuals (Chiltons,
Haynes) cover the V8 in enough detail for this to be included.

Thanks.
- Dave

[Kevin D]

Dave, which Haynes manual do you have? I have the1991 thru 2000 model year
manual. On page 6-26 is a pretty detailed procedure for R&R of the valve.

You only need to remove 2 bolts, a vacuum hose and the pipe retaining nut.
You might need to tap on the valve to break it loose. Once it's out, remove
the old gasket material. If the mounting flange is dirty, clean it with some
fine steel wool.

Use a new gasket (should come with the new valve). Replace the bolts, vac
hose and pipe, tighten everything up, and you're done.

Good luck,
Kevin

Post by Dave Horoschak
Does anyone know where I can find the instructions for replacing the EGR
valve in a 96 Explorer V8? None of the typical manuals (Chiltons, Haynes)
cover the V8 in enough detail for this to be included.
Thanks.
- Dave

[Dave Horoschak]

Yes - that's the same one I have. That section only covers the V6. The
whole EGR system on the V8 that I have is considerably different.
- Dave

Post by Kevin D
Dave, which Haynes manual do you have? I have the1991 thru 2000 model year
manual. On page 6-26 is a pretty detailed procedure for R&R of the valve.
You only need to remove 2 bolts, a vacuum hose and the pipe retaining nut.
You might need to tap on the valve to break it loose. Once it's out, remove
the old gasket material. If the mounting flange is dirty, clean it with some
fine steel wool.
Use a new gasket (should come with the new valve). Replace the bolts, vac
hose and pipe, tighten everything up, and you're done.
Good luck,
Kevin

Post by Dave Horoschak
Does anyone know where I can find the instructions for replacing the EGR
valve in a 96 Explorer V8? None of the typical manuals (Chiltons, Haynes)
cover the V8 in enough detail for this to be included.
Thanks.
- Dave

[Kevin D]

Yes, you're correct - I assumed that the valve would be the same regardless
of engine. I'm surprised that it is different. I've replaced EGR valves on
my cars starting with a '78 Chevy that I bought new, and they've all been
essentially the same - two bolts at the base, and a vac line to the
diaphragm. Not all have had a pipe, tho.

Sorry I can't be more helpful!

Kevin

Post by Dave Horoschak
Yes - that's the same one I have. That section only covers the V6. The
whole EGR system on the V8 that I have is considerably different.
- Dave

Post by Kevin D
Dave, which Haynes manual do you have? I have the1991 thru 2000 model
year manual. On page 6-26 is a pretty detailed procedure for R&R of the
valve.
You only need to remove 2 bolts, a vacuum hose and the pipe retaining
nut. You might need to tap on the valve to break it loose. Once it's
out, remove the old gasket material. If the mounting flange is dirty,
clean it with some fine steel wool.
Use a new gasket (should come with the new valve). Replace the bolts,
vac hose and pipe, tighten everything up, and you're done.
Good luck,
Kevin

Post by Dave Horoschak
Does anyone know where I can find the instructions for replacing the EGR
valve in a 96 Explorer V8? None of the typical manuals (Chiltons,
Haynes) cover the V8 in enough detail for this to be included.
Thanks.
- Dave

[runbeguy9000]

replying to Kevin D, runbeguy9000 wrote:
i have the 2002 and up hopwever i havent found 1 that covers the 2001 v8 (XLT)
version.
im trying tom repklace the erg in mine.

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[Frank]

Post by Dave Horoschak
Does anyone know where I can find the instructions for
replacing the EGR
valve in a 96 Explorer V8? None of the typical manuals
(Chiltons,
Haynes) cover the V8 in enough detail for this to be included.
Thanks.
- Dave

I had my EGR valve, EGR sensor and the Vaccum control valve on my 96
V8 Explorer replaced by the dealer and it cost over $300. I felt
ripped off. Since I requested my original parts to be saved, I feel
confident in doing it myself next time.

The following the is the procedure that I would use. Buy parts or
examine the parts used. From this examination it can be seen that the
EGR sensor mounts on the back of the EGR value by three small nuts.
Before starting I WOULD DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FIRST. I would
carefully remove these three nuts first and then remove the electrical
connector from the sensor(because it is held top and bottom by the
electrical connector’s slip clips, I see that I can’t easily get to
the lower clip when the sensor is mounted on the back of the EGR
Valve). Although the quarters are tight, the bottom retaining bolt or
nut on the EGR Valve should be now be accessible with either a
universal joint/socket combination or a special purpose wrench. After
removing the EGR valve and cleaning the surface. The installation of a
new EGR could be done in reverse order. I would attach the electrical
cable to the EGR sensor after it is mounted to the back of the EGR
valve. This way should allow me more room to install the three small
EGR sensor nuts. Although, I haven’t performed the above installation
myself this is the approach I would use if my EGR valve needs
replacement again.

[phoeneous]

Post by Frank
I had my EGR valve, EGR sensor and the Vaccum control valve on
my 96 V8 Explorer replaced by the dealer and it cost over
$300. I felt ripped off. Since I requested my original parts
to be saved, I feel confident in doing it myself next time.
The following the is the procedure that I would use. Buy parts
or examine the parts used. From this examination it can be
seen that the EGR sensor mounts on the back of the EGR value
by three small nuts. Before starting I WOULD DISCONNECT THE
BATTERY FIRST. I would carefully remove these three nuts first
and then remove the electrical connector from the
sensor(because it is held top and bottom by the electrical
connector's slip clips, I see that I can't easily get to the
lower clip when the sensor is mounted on the back of the EGR
Valve). Although the quarters are tight, the bottom retaining
bolt or nut on the EGR Valve should be now be accessible with
either a universal joint/socket combination or a special
purpose wrench. After removing the EGR valve and cleaning the
surface. The installation of a new EGR could be done in
reverse order. I would attach the electrical cable to the EGR
sensor after it is mounted to the back of the EGR valve. This
way should allow me more room to install the three small EGR
sensor nuts. Although, I haven't performed the above
installation myself this is the approach I would use if my EGR
valve needs replacement again.

I need to clean my EGR valve because it is blocked. Im not sure where
it is under my hood but this is the most similar part compared to most
others.

So, is this my EGR Valve?

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[Fred 2]

No it is not, that part is a vaccum operated water valve for the
heater.

Post by phoeneous
So, is this my EGR Valve?
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrfront.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrright.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrleft.jpg

[phoeneous]

Post by Fred 2
No it is not, that part is a vaccum operated water valve for
the
heater.
On 14 Mar 2005 19:34:56 -0500, phoeneous

Post by phoeneous
So, is this my EGR Valve?
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrfront.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrright.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrleft.jpg

Fred, can you edit the pics I posted and point to the area you are
referring to? Im confused

[Fred 2]

Go the the URL below and look at the 2 scans and the captions below
them

http://ourplaceusa.home.att.net/egr.htm

On 15 Mar 2005 16:18:48 -0500, phoeneous

Post by phoeneous
Fred, can you edit the pics I posted and point to the area you are
referring to? Im confused

[Dave Horoschak]

Thank you to everyone who posted pics and provided information. I
finally got this finished, though it was tough getting the bottom nut
back on the EGR valve.

In the process, I noticed that one of the lines that runs to the
canister attached to the EGR spacer (vapor control solenoid?) was
cracked and broken. I managed to get it reconnected. My question is -
what does this part do? One line is connected to the EGR valve. I
wasn't able to trace the broken one. Am I liable to run into future
problems because of this?

Thanks again.
- Dave

Post by Fred 2
Go the the URL below and look at the 2 scans and the captions below
them
http://ourplaceusa.home.att.net/egr.htm
On 15 Mar 2005 16:18:48 -0500, phoeneous

Post by phoeneous
Fred, can you edit the pics I posted and point to the area you are
referring to? Im confused

[Frank]

Post by phoeneous
Fred, can you edit the pics I posted and point to the area you
are referring to? Im confused :(

Phoenous,

You need to state the year and make of your vehicle. For instance the
EGR valve in my 96 Explorer 5.0L looks like the info that I provided
you and applies to my year and make. My car’s ianstallation is also
like the info Fred2 provided you. However, for instance, at the site
www.rockauto.com which I previously provided you, it lists two
different Ford(Motorcraft) Valve Part Nos. for a 97 Explorer 5.0L and
they are significantly different. One is exactly like mine and the
other is very different and doesn’t use an EGR valve position sensor.

For your vehicle, you must look at this site and determine which one
you have. Hopely, yours is like the second one and not like mine.
First the second one is smaller, half the price and doesn’t require an
EGR valve position sensor.

Fred has shown you where on your intake manifold it is and you need to
compare yours to the 97 example that I gave to determine which one
your vehicle has.

[Frank]

Post by phoeneous
I need to clean my EGR valve because it is blocked. Im not
sure where it is under my hood but this is the most similar
part compared to most others.
So, is this my EGR Valve?
[img:ed9294cd90]http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrfront.jpg[/img:ed9294cd90]
[img:ed9294cd90]http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrright.jpg[/img:ed9294cd90]
[img:ed9294cd90]http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrleft.jpg[/img:ed9294cd90]

Phoneous,
I have a 96 Explorer 5.0L V8. Although your layout is different, it
looks close enough to mine to assume the valve’s location is the same.
In your third picture look at the nut that is approximately three
inches down from the end of your transmission check dip stick and
directly in front of it. That is the top nut which attaches the EGR
valve to the extreme corner of your intake manifold on the passenger
side as shown in your picture(On mine there is also a lower attaching
nut.). The nut is also right next to your EGR vaccum control valve.
This is the round black plastic unit with the six slotted cutouts,
which from your picture is approximately two to three inches to the
right of the red wire. Assuming that your EGR valve is at least
visually the same as mine, there should be a plastic EGR valve sensor
attached to the back of your EGR valve with an electrical cable
attached. If you are going to clean it only you might want to buy a
new gasket for your re-installing it. If you still have trouble
identifying it I suggest a visit to your Ford and ask to examine one.
Good luck.

[phoeneous]

Post by Frank
Phoneous,
I have a 96 Explorer 5.0L V8. Although your layout is
different, it looks close enough to mine to assume the valve's
location is the same. In your third picture look at the nut
that is approximately three inches down from the end of your
transmission check dip stick and directly in front of it. That
is the top nut which attaches the EGR valve to the extreme
corner of your intake manifold on the passenger side as shown
in your picture(On mine there is also a lower attaching nut.).
The nut is also right next to your EGR vaccum control valve.
This is the round black plastic unit with the six slotted
cutouts, which from your picture is approximately two to three
inches to the right of the red wire. Assuming that your EGR
valve is at least visually the same as mine, there should be a
plastic EGR valve sensor attached to the back of your EGR
valve with an electrical cable attached. If you are going to
clean it only you might want to buy a new gasket for your
re-installing it. If you still have trouble identifying it I
suggest a visit to your Ford and ask to examine one. Good
luck.

So, thats not my EGR valve circled in the first picture? Ill have to
look again but I couldnt find anything that resembles the description
you gave me. Can you take a pic of yours?

[Frank]

Post by phoeneous
So, thats not my EGR valve circled in the first picture? Ill
have to look again but I couldnt find anything that resembles
the description you gave me. Can you take a pic of yours?

Phoeneous,

I don’t have a picture of my installation. What is the make and year
of your vehicle? With this info I can look up the part nos. for your
EGR Valve and the EGR Valve Position Sensor that mounts on the back of
it (assuming yours is the same as mine). If the parts number are the
same as mine I can give you a website which shows actual views of the
parts. Even if yours aren’t the same as mine and if views are
available for your vechile, I will provide you the info for locating
the views so you can use them to locate the parts on your vehicle.

The unit that you circled on your first picture is most likely a part
of your heating system, because it looks like its attached to the
heater hoses, as in my vehicle.

[Fred 2]

Forgot to mention, see that curved silver painted elbow-like part in
the first and third picture? That part is called an "EGR Spacer" the
EGR valve is mounted on the backside of that part facing the firewall

Post by phoeneous
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrfront.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrright.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrleft.jpg

[Rich]

replying to Dave Horoschak, Rich wrote:
I'm trying to locate mine on my 97 Explorer 5.0 is it right on top?