6SpdLT1Z

I'm in the process of removing the EGR solenoid on my LT1. I've removed the valve and capped the EGR feed line on the side of my intake manifold.

I can not for the life of me get the solenoid off. Keep in mind I'm working with limited tools, as I didn't feel like moving my huge craftsman toolbox from my mom's garage to my apartment (I have a 1 car detached garage where I keep my Camaro) for a place I was only planning on living for a year or two.

I assume there's a 9/16 bolt between the solenoid and the manifold, which I've put a socket on. I tried running an extension up through the fuel line bracket but I can't get the right angle to do that. What can I do get that bolt lose? I'm assuming I'd need a swivel extension or perhaps a stubby ratchet to get at it from lower? I tried an open ended wrench but it was too wide to get in between the solenoid and the manifold.

Pic for reference:
http://shbox.com/1/egr1.jpg

Kevin Blown 95 TA

It's just a nut on top of a studded manifold bolt that holds it on, isn't it? I just took that off with a normal ratchet and socket, but can't remember if I used a deep socket or not. Maybe you can bend it back a little and get a better shot at it. That was over 10 years ago I took mine off, so forgive me if I turn out to be wrong - I don't ever remember having trouble with it other than the usual intake clutter being a pain to work around, Maybe yours is rusted on there after all these years.

6SpdLT1Z

It's really not a problem of getting it loose, I'm just having trouble getting access to it. My plan as of now is to get a 1/4" ratchet (been using a 3/8" ratchet) and a 1/4" swivel joint and see if that will give me the access I need.

I thought about trying to bend it towards the DS fender to give me more room in between there and the intake manifold.

jon_7687

I was able to get it off with a 9/16 open end wrench.

6SpdLT1Z

I may try another wrench as the wrenches I had in my toolbox were the ratcheting kid (though I was using the open end) so it was too wide to get between the solenoid and the intake manifold.

Injuneer

Mine is laying in my parts box. I don't remember the details of removing it, because it was probably 10 years ago too, but the bracket is bent, indicating that's how I accessed the nut.