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Chayton
08-05-2018, 02:56 PM
Hey all,

I need to purchase a cap for where the EGR tube would bolt on to my stainless works long tube headers. Where can I buy one? Links or technical specs would be appreciated. Thank you.
Chayton
08-05-2018, 02:57 PM
Also. I read people talking about how difficult it is to change the starter with long tubes. What all will I have to do? Is it really that bad? Reason I ask is I installed the longtubes when the motor was outside of the car and plopped the whole thing in. Eventually I need to reinstall the starter
03Merc
08-05-2018, 03:33 PM
Also. I read people talking about how difficult it is to change the starter with long tubes. What all will I have to do? Is it really that bad? Reason I ask is I installed the longtubes when the motor was outside of the car and plopped the whole thing in. Eventually I need to reinstall the starter



It's not hard to remove the starter with SW's.


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blazen71
08-05-2018, 03:47 PM
It's a 5/8" flare cap. I used a brass one from Menards. Not fancy but it works.
RF Overlord
08-05-2018, 03:57 PM
How do you get away with no EGR in California?
Lowndex
08-05-2018, 05:07 PM
It's a 5/8" flare cap. I used a brass one from Menards. Not fancy but it works.

Does it look like this?
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/921/RBnNLO.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plRBnNLOj)
Lowndex
08-05-2018, 05:08 PM
How do you get away with no EGR in California?

Until CA Smog check is performed, he is fine. Besides, SW headers are not legal in CA.
Comin' in Hot
08-05-2018, 06:03 PM
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1997-2011-4-2-4-6-05-11-4-0-Exhaust-Manifold-Connector-Cap-for-Egr-Tube-Ford-/151849440315
blazen71
08-05-2018, 07:28 PM
Does it look like this?
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/921/RBnNLO.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plRBnNLOj)

Yes. That's it.
Lowndex
08-05-2018, 07:29 PM
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1997-2011-4-2-4-6-05-11-4-0-Exhaust-Manifold-Connector-Cap-for-Egr-Tube-Ford-/151849440315

Perfect. Thanks.
Chayton
08-05-2018, 07:48 PM
Thanks all. Yes I have a couple months before I have to worry about smog. At which time I will completely restore it to stock
justbob
08-05-2018, 08:14 PM
I believe it is actually a metric flare.


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Chayton
08-05-2018, 09:08 PM
I believe it is actually a metric flare.


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You say metric others say standard, which one is it??
Mr. Man
08-05-2018, 11:33 PM
I believe it is actually a metric flare.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThought it was British Standard. Good luck finding a wrench:D

:jk:
blazen71
08-06-2018, 05:39 AM
Whatever the thread is, the 5/8" brass flare fitting works
musclemerc
08-06-2018, 07:40 AM
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1997-2011-4-2-4-6-05-11-4-0-Exhaust-Manifold-Connector-Cap-for-Egr-Tube-Ford-/151849440315


This is what I used.
justbob
08-06-2018, 02:22 PM
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You say metric others say standard, which one is it??



Metric, but apparently others have managed to walk the 5/8 on? Brass is soft and will re thread itself fine probably. I’m a Plumber so I’m picky about my threads LOL

I cut off the old tube at the nut and welded a dime to it because I’m cheap. [emoji1303]

Ain’t got no time for no $20 nuts. [emoji6]


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Zack
08-06-2018, 03:11 PM
It is a metric cap. Lethal Performance also sells them
510paesan
08-06-2018, 06:21 PM
Thanks all. Yes I have a couple months before I have to worry about smog. At which time I will completely restore it to stock



Suuurrrreeeee he will LMAO


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Chayton
08-07-2018, 11:47 AM
Metric, but apparently others have managed to walk the 5/8 on? Brass is soft and will re thread itself fine probably. I’m a Plumber so I’m picky about my threads LOL

I cut off the old tube at the nut and welded a dime to it because I’m cheap. [emoji1303]

Ain’t got no time for no $20 nuts. [emoji6]


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gotcha. And honestly I would consider doing the same if I hadn't stripped the egr nut in the first place lol!
Zack
08-07-2018, 03:11 PM
gotcha. And honestly I would consider doing the same if I hadn't stripped the egr nut in the first place lol!

Buy the cap, cut the tube. Drill hole in cap, have tube welded. Done
03Merc
08-07-2018, 03:18 PM
Metric, but apparently others have managed to walk the 5/8 on? Brass is soft and will re thread itself fine probably. I’m a Plumber so I’m picky about my threads LOL

I cut off the old tube at the nut and welded a dime to it because I’m cheap. [emoji1303]

Ain’t got no time for no $20 nuts. [emoji6]


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Mine is a cut EGR tube welded shut with a penny inside the cap! Haha


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Chayton
08-07-2018, 07:14 PM
Buy the cap, cut the tube. Drill hole in cap, have tube welded. Done


Id rather just stick the cap on and call it a day
Lowndex
08-07-2018, 10:27 PM
Do you have a tune from MartyO? If so, he states you need the EGR in place for his tune to work. Else, he must create a tune with EGR delete.