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I was afraid that would be the answer.
Thanks a lot for the Heli-coil info. That would have been my next question. Also what is involved in removing the EGR elbow?
OK I know I should have never pulled the EGR valve in the first place. But... I did.
2000 5.0L Explorer E.B.
Lost a lot of skin but managed to remove 2 10MM bolts holding EGR to manifold. Did not remove exhaust tube. Then found that could not get replacement for a few days. Decided to just...