2.3l EGR impossible to find?

[tommyt338]

I have been looking for a EGR tube for my 1990 ranger with a 2.3L EFI engine -AC, and -power steering. I have call a half a dozen dealers, and applied online for several used part searches and I still haven't had any luck.

any suggestions?

The Part number a Ford parts dealer was E8TZ9D477B, would this be the same for a 2.3L from a 1995?

Thanks

 

[cody93]

check ur local boneyards, be sure to bring some penitraiting oil also as these tend to stick

 

[scotts90ranger]

where are you at? I have one in decent shape in my garage I'd let go of... I think it's a little tweaked but very usable.

 

[tomw]

Have you tried www.car-part.com ? they have nationwide access.

I would also consider cutting the current pipe, keeping the fittings, and curving and flaring a piece of copper tubing to fit. For the most part, it doesn't matter what it looks like as long as it seals, and will meet flow requirements. May get some galvanic action, but it should last quite a while before needing replacement again.
I would also think a good muffler shop could bend some tubing to match the factory part. You could even wrap sheet metal around the break and hold it in place with steel radiator clamps. I used two, head-to-tail to get enough length, to retain the sheetmetal heat shield on my catalytic converter. It's lasted close to 10 years so far with no problems.

tom

 

[Mark_88]

Have you tried www.car-part.com ? they have nationwide access.

I would also consider cutting the current pipe, keeping the fittings, and curving and flaring a piece of copper tubing to fit. For the most part, it doesn't matter what it looks like as long as it seals, and will meet flow requirements. May get some galvanic action, but it should last quite a while before needing replacement again.
I would also think a good muffler shop could bend some tubing to match the factory part. You could even wrap sheet metal around the break and hold it in place with steel radiator clamps. I used two, head-to-tail to get enough length, to retain the sheetmetal heat shield on my catalytic converter. It's lasted close to 10 years so far with no problems.

tom

Hmmmm...I'd thought about using copper for mine...the price of copper pipe is way up right now...but it's cheaper than the $360 I'm going to have to pay if I don't get one on my truck before next month...

thanks for the idea...