Maximeltman

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I have a 99 se...As I am reading the supplied instructions that the spacers came with. Now on step #20, it says to remove the 2 lower EGR tube bolts...(I was only able to remove 1 NUT not BOLT) and the other nut is hard to get at because of a metal tube that almost completely blocks access...When I finally loosen a big nut that connects the metal tube to the engine so that I can move the tube just enough out of the way, I can finally remove this:

the top holes seem oblong and the bottom are bigger than 7/16"...am I reading these instructions correctly? I hate to find out that after all this work only to have read these the wrong way...

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

By top and bottom are you referring to the picture (upside down) or to how it actually sits?

Note you don't have to actually remove the EGR guide tube from the engine to drill it out, you could do just the top bolts either 7/16" or 1/2". Are you saying the bolt holes at the top of the tube (by the temp sensor) are larger than 7/16"?

Have you tried contacting Aaron?

Maximeltman

iTrader: (11)

Hey Pmohr, thanks for actually responding I was starting to think that I was all alone on this one lol...
The bottom bolts I did not drill...they were already more than 1/2'' anyway...But I HAD to take the EGR tube off completely, because when I drilled out the top holes to make them bigger, even a drill press had a tough time answering the call; the motor actually seized on several attempts...now that's TOUGH steel...
I wonder how (and yes the instructions said the same thing that you just said,) one can actually leave the EGR tube on the engine and drill out the upper two holes with an ordinary hand drill...to me it seems impossible. I have not contacted Aaron, but the EGR is back on now, and I am just waiting to put back on the intake manifold after some RTV dries...Oh, and BTW, I hate the engine bay layout with all those tubes running everywhere that don't wanna come off, I had to cut hella tubes just to get to where I needed to be...lucky for me the fuel lines were good enough to bend the fuel rail outta the way lol.

Maximeltman

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oh yea my bad about the upside down pic

EnervinE

iTrader: (11)

The EGR tube can be bolted to the UIM if the upper bolt holes (the ones shown in your picture) are enlarged to 1/2".

What handheld drill are you using? My cordless Craftsman 18v didn't have enough juice to drill out those holes, but my corded Milwaukee one did. I drilled them out in the engine bay with the two lower bolts loosened, but still attached.

Maximeltman

iTrader: (11)

uh...craftsman cordless 19.6v. It's all back together now though and I am pleased with the performance. Even though it says only 10 hp gained, it really feels more powerful...And I was even able to retain use of the rear support brackets
Now I'm Quaifing and Spacing G'YEA!

ChrisMan287

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I know exactly what you mean.

Maximeltman

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has anyone who installed these spacers had any error codes? I'm throwin a 1302 MAP fault...and possibly a 0102 MAF fault(though it hasnt come back)..

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

The spacers themselves won't cause any problems. It's either installer error or equipment failure.

Have you checked out the problem at all yet?

Maximeltman

iTrader: (11)

nope...I suspect one of the vac hoses may be misplaced, as I had to cut some just to get certain parts off. After that, I kinda just improvised and connected them back to what I think is correct but must not be. I'll get at it tomorrow when theres more light to see thanks.

MaximaSpd85

iTrader: (14)

i think somewhere down the line the map sensor meets the egr somewhere, so u mustve connected it wrong.

Flava_24/7

iTrader: (46)

Hmm, people keep saying this but I didnt notice any difference with them on. Althought having the solid spacer in there in place of the rubber gasket is a plus. I kept blowing that rubber gasket out causing a nasty leak.

ChrisMan287

iTrader: (34)

My motor is stock besides a HAI. Yours on the other hand isn't.

Flava_24/7

iTrader: (46)

True, I dont regret buying them due to the simple fact that the gasket blow out issues was resolved with them.

peppers

id like to know more about these spacers please. i dont have any blowout issues and i plan to go with the vi intake, but im all in for more performance.

ChrisMan287

iTrader: (34)

If your going with an 00VI, then your out of luck. They don't make spacers for those IMs.