So, I probably should have done this when I had the upper intake plenum off to do the spider assembly. but.... I didnt.. for what ever reason. Is there a way to get the EGR valve off without removing the intake plenum?

 

you can but its a royal pita it would take you less time to take the upper off and do it then trying to fart with taking it off without removing it

 

^x2. I must have spent a couple of hours looking for a bolt I lost because I didn't take it off.

 

its not that bad guys..

remove the rubber intake hose going to the throttle body for extra room,and dig in there with a short extention and get it out. I had my dads out to clean it and took me about 30 min to remove/clean/replace.

 

Take the air intake off and if you feel the need get the belt out of the way. I changed mine in about 15 minutes with just a screw driver and a 10mm on a swivel with a 4 inch extension. you will have to move it around like one of those chineese puzzles to get it out from it's spot though.

 

ive tried about 3 diff sockets and extensions and i cant get any of them past those metal lines , i really dont want to have to take this to a shop to have it done as im sure they will charge me an arm and a leg

 

I've never had a problem taking the EGR off a first-gen Vortec intake. I take the air intake off the throttle body, use a 6" wobble extension and a deep 10mm socket for the right bolt and a 10mm ratcheting wrench for the left bolt. If you're careful and patient it can be done.

 

Mines an 89 4.3 TBI, there are what i think are 2 metal fuel lines right dab in the way

 

You are stuck having to remove your tbi body. it can be done without removing it but its a pain in the backside. Besides,tbi units like to clog up in the pvc port,cleaning it out is a big benefit,so if its not been removed in a long time do it. 2 birds 1 stone

 

Sadly i am not mechanically inclined enough to do this. Guess i will have to pay a shop. was hoping to find a way to not have to remove it.