Remove Stuck Sprinter EGR Valve: 2002-2023

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Remove Stuck Sprinter EGR Valve: 2002-2023

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One trick on how to remove any stuck sprinter egr valve in little to no time. My channel covers specific sprinter maintenance and repairs for diy. anything relating to emissions systems, egr, dpf, def, ecu reprograming and much more.

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@johns9070 2 жыл бұрын

You’re video just saved me, thank you thank you thank you

@sprinterfix 2 жыл бұрын

comments like this are the reason I continue to make videos

@MrBobsVids 2 жыл бұрын

My EGR valve in my 2018 with OM642 after 30,000 miles was stuck in there very good! I used PB Blaster and Kroil penetrating oil, I could wiggle it a tiny bit, waited overnight and no luck, it would not budge. I ended up removing the two safety torx on the top of the valve that hold the actuator into the block with coolant flow and threaded two of the four longer EGR hold down bolts into the two holes. They bottomed out on the manifold where the EGR mounts, then quarter turns on each gently pressed the EGR out. It worked exactly like taking off a stuck brake rotor by threading a bolt into the 8mm threaded holes made for that purpose. This is likely the way Mercedes techs in the dealer shops get it out, very smooth and fast.

@sprinterfix 2 жыл бұрын

yes, I imagine your method would work. something I did not mention in the video is that I usually use a thinner screwdriver with lots of flexibility to go into the top hole. unfortunately said screwdriver conveniently went missing when trying to film this. .glad you enjoyed the video

@kendallcrockett5739 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob, I tried for hours with no luck. Then I used your method and it came right out.

@Vanyoung66 Жыл бұрын

Bob, that is a great dea! Use the valve body like a gear puller. My 2008 EGR is so stuck it feels welded on and would not budge. I need to find the tamper socket.

@idakiteman Жыл бұрын

MrBobsVids ! Your advice to remove the two shorter safety torx screws & replace with 2 of the 4 EGR hold-down bolts, and alternately screw those two bolts down onto the intake manifold flat to pry up the EGR valve...THAT WORKED GREAT! My EGR valve was super stuck. I doubt any other way would have worked without badly hogging out the aluminum somewhere. Even on cleaning the EGR body & reassembly, it would only wiggle-on by hand to about 3/8-1/2" above the manifold. Just wouldn't budge any closer. Had to use the 4 bolts the rest of the way to carefully and evenly pull it down. Super tight tolerances between EGR actuator body and intake manifold hole. Because the dang thing is in so tigth, the two bolts used for removal leverage do score the underlying intake manifold flat, but far from where the gasket seats, so not a problem at all.

@travispalm6917 7 ай бұрын

This trick got mine out I threaded the longer ones in , did quarter turns and it popped out I did have the longer bolts almost all the way bottomed out before mine came out , I didn't see any scoring or damage from turning the bolts on the housing either , also Thank you 'SprinterFix' too for the great tips without this video I possibly would have taken to the mechanic

@charleslinskens2983 2 жыл бұрын

This method worked on a stuck EGR that had not been removed since 2010. Thank you.

@sprinterfix 2 жыл бұрын

comments like these are the reason I make these videos

@lightsoutentertainmentdj 2 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to at thanks... I attempted some other methods show online. To no avail. Using this method it popped out in less than a minute.

@sprinterfix 2 жыл бұрын

well I am truly glad I was able to assist.

@larrykmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This technique worked for me on my 2011 Sprinter.

@sprinterfix 2 жыл бұрын

Well thanks Larry. I love hearing that this video did some good

@DAYTIME1231 Жыл бұрын

it works. My initial concern of damaging the threads was not an issue. The Manifold was threaded, but the EGR valve was not. So, stayed away from the threads and worked away. It did take me longer, about 2 minutes. Thanks!

@sprinterfix Жыл бұрын

2 minutes? Unacceptable. I guess I’m a complete fraud then.

@DAYTIME1231 Жыл бұрын

@@sprinterfix don't beat your self up. I am just slow.

@USGolfer Ай бұрын

Appears to be a viable solution for that valve. Maybe calling the "Sprinter Four Bolt EGR Value Removal" would be more accurate. Sadly, the 2006 316CDI 5 Cylinder three bolt EGR has no place to apply a separating force with a flathead screw driver. I'll give it a try pulling up with a other forces to see if I can free it. None the less, thanks for the vid.

@sprinterfix Ай бұрын

wiggle back and forth a little longer, then try pulling while wiggling, it will separate. best of luck

@USGolfer Ай бұрын

@@sprinterfix I have to go in and shave but I'll go back out and continue afterward

@kayakwesty Жыл бұрын

New subscriber you deserve more views.

@sprinterfix Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. I really want to motivate sprinter owners to fix their own vehicles. Comments like this encourage me to make more fix it videos.

@kayakwesty Жыл бұрын

@@sprinterfix I watched all of your videos. The oil video hit home. I have a 2008. I'm in the sweet spot of emissions vs oil. Thank you.

@sprinterfix Жыл бұрын

@@kayakwesty I absolutely love the 07-09 model years. thicker timing chain, no nox sensors, better wiring harness. theyre my favorite gen. their achilies heal might be the dpf filter. might make a video addressing that.

@kayakwesty Жыл бұрын

@@sprinterfix would love to see that video. My current project is rebadging the " dodge" into a Mercedes. Also thank you on headlight video. I never thought of 3000 grit. On mine I used 3M clear coat wipes I found on Amazon.

@sprinterfix Жыл бұрын

@@kayakwesty have you seen the bolt on 2018 front end upgrade on a 2008 sprinter? more involved then switching out the dodge to a merc though

@MadLudwig Жыл бұрын

Easy way to damage the threads in that intake manifold. Better to tap the body with a hammer near the base of the valve body

@sprinterfix Жыл бұрын

yea, possible to use a softer aluminum screwdriver if you are worried about that. hammers in my experience have been more damaging.

@kellenbusby 2 жыл бұрын

This video was SO helpful. Just had to take mine out on my 240k Sprinter which I'm sure had never been removed before. The technique worked super well but just knowing this amount of effort was needed was wicked helpful. Thank you!!

@sprinterfix 2 жыл бұрын

yes! its comments like this that make me want to upload more haha. im glad it worked.

@ruslankhalikov670 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful thank you!!!

@sprinterfix 8 ай бұрын

I’m glad this worked

@lukaszgudewicz6442 Жыл бұрын

You the man bro!

@sprinterfix Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love hearing that this one minute low effort video was able to provide a solution to so many people

@go5582 Жыл бұрын

Hi handsome. Great job

@zoranmusic608 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of screwdriver did you use to loosen the EGR valve? I'm afraid I won't damage the thread?

@sprinterfix 2 жыл бұрын

Something thin and flexible is ideal. Don’t worry about damaging the thread. Never been an issue although it may seem like one. Removed over 100 of these.

@shane555 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2012 Sprinter, would this be the location of the EGR on that model? I think I need to buy a Haynes manual 😂

@sprinterfix Жыл бұрын

Yep. Provided u have the 3.0 diesel it will be in exactly the same spot. Looks a smidge different on 2010+ but still the same for all intents and purposes

@shane555 Жыл бұрын

@@sprinterfix thanks for the reply mate 😊 I have the 2 litre (might be 2.1), so I assume it will be somewhere different 🤔

@vanman3752 5 ай бұрын

That's not the EGR valve for a 02-03 Sprinter, it's for a 04-06 Sprinter. The T1N Sprinters had the 612 engine in the 02-03 and the 647 engine in the 04-06 vans. Both engines are similar (5 cylinder) but with some differences suck as this.

@sprinterfix 5 ай бұрын

Well to be fair it’s really a first gen North American ncv3 om642. But who is being precise. If the egr has two boot holes this should work.

@vanman3752 5 ай бұрын

Two completely different manifolds and EGR's they aren't even close. To call this a 2002-2003 is wrong.@@sprinterfix

@sprinterfix 5 ай бұрын

I am well aware of the differences in the engines. I have tried this on everything from 2004 to 2020. If u can show me that this does not work on an om612 I will certainly change the title of my video. The goal of this channel is to offer precise information and I do my best to hold true to that