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    replace metal water pipe back on motor

    from the top with a swivel head and tube on the end for leverage then access the rubber hose clamps fender well with front wheel off. When replacing I should have taped the snap ring clamp in position before sliding new pipe in not easy to reposition clamp once clip released
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    replace metal water pipe back on motor

    To get the old one out with the top bolt removed I slipped a pry bar inside the old tube and bent it down so I could get to the lower bolt which is still difficult to get to I used a open end / ring and swivel took about an hour. Wish I had ratcheting ring
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    replace metal water pipe back on motor

    Thank you all for the help and advise. Yes I did manage in situ very tight in there would have helped if I had ratcheting ring spanners. Spring hoes clamp made it easier. Bob
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    replace metal water pipe back on motor

    I have a slow water leak and sourced a replacement pipe 87209 60381 but it looks almost impossible to replace with the motor in situ wondered if any other owners had tackled. I found attached photo on another site but I would I think I have to replace the metal pipe which joins the short...
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    CA Smog problems EGR

    Thank you all for your imput I did drive 50 miles to reset but code 401 still shows up so I will check all of your suggestions clean out ports ,throttle body etc and report back Bob
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    CA Smog problems EGR

    Travis Pin head Thanks for your responses code 401 I had smog station make a diagnosis which read as follows: PO401 EGR insufficient flow .Checked Scan Data Tested EGR valve good, Checked EGR passages good. Found no vacuum to EGR valve. Found vacuum switching valve not functioning, Verified...
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    CA Smog problems EGR

    Hi FZJ80 1997 trying to get through CA smog. Smog test shows no problem with emissions- very clean- but check engine light on. OBD2 code shows problem as being the exhaust gas recirculation and recommended replacing : EGR 25620-66011 modulator 25870-66011 vacuum valve 90910-12079 all done with...
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