Stuck Plug HELP!!!!!! 2007 3500 5.9
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Stuck Plug HELP!!!!!! 2007 3500 5.9
Well what way to end a day…I was just finishing the installation of my EGT gauge and just started to remove the factory installed plug from the Jacobs/Dodge engine brake system located on a small curved cast iron pipe post turbo. While attempting to remove the threaded plug it appears to be stuck, galled, cross threaded ??????
I first used a box end wrench to remove the plug and it just started to move. Due to limited access I attacked the plug from below with a socket, extension and flex handle wrench.
The plug would not move. So I decided to use my air driven impact wrench, I did use the correct rotation and correct size socket to remove the plug.
Well the plug would not move at all but the socket rounded off the plug. It appears the plug was cross threaded at the factory, galled its self into the exhaust pipe or who knows what.
Does anyone have any suggestions for removing this STUCK plug?
And I thought this was going to be so easy especially purchasing the Dodge/Jacobs system when I purchased the truck. I thought having the pre drilled EGT sensor hole already drilled was such a good thing. I have not called the dealer yet, I’m sure they will take no responsibility AT ALL. Any suggestions???
Thanks in advance.
I used the factory single gauge A pillar Dodge factory mount for the gauge, looks great...
Now I am frustrated......
I first used a box end wrench to remove the plug and it just started to move. Due to limited access I attacked the plug from below with a socket, extension and flex handle wrench.
The plug would not move. So I decided to use my air driven impact wrench, I did use the correct rotation and correct size socket to remove the plug.
Well the plug would not move at all but the socket rounded off the plug. It appears the plug was cross threaded at the factory, galled its self into the exhaust pipe or who knows what.
Does anyone have any suggestions for removing this STUCK plug?
And I thought this was going to be so easy especially purchasing the Dodge/Jacobs system when I purchased the truck. I thought having the pre drilled EGT sensor hole already drilled was such a good thing. I have not called the dealer yet, I’m sure they will take no responsibility AT ALL. Any suggestions???
Thanks in advance.
I used the factory single gauge A pillar Dodge factory mount for the gauge, looks great...
Now I am frustrated......
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RE: Stuck Plug HELP!!!!!! 2007 3500 5.9
i know this is an old post, so maybe you got it out already
anyways, if you can get some heat on the egt bung and then slowly back out the egt with a plumbers wrench. it should come out. i assume you have a diesel since you mention engine brake/jake brake. i don't have a diesel and don't know what kind of access you have, but the grip of a plumber's wrench will definitely get that out. you have to use a straight draw on the wrench. too much angle other than perpendicular to the axis of rotation and you could slip or snap the threaded end of the egt (maybe, seen it happen with small dia. pipe). then you're really screwed. if you get it out chase the threads in the exhaust with an appropriate tapbefore youinstall the new one.
good luck.
anyways, if you can get some heat on the egt bung and then slowly back out the egt with a plumbers wrench. it should come out. i assume you have a diesel since you mention engine brake/jake brake. i don't have a diesel and don't know what kind of access you have, but the grip of a plumber's wrench will definitely get that out. you have to use a straight draw on the wrench. too much angle other than perpendicular to the axis of rotation and you could slip or snap the threaded end of the egt (maybe, seen it happen with small dia. pipe). then you're really screwed. if you get it out chase the threads in the exhaust with an appropriate tapbefore youinstall the new one.
good luck.