Leo,
Make sure you ordered a new gasket with the EGR valve, the gasket is
metal in construction and should not as Dick suggest require any sealant
but if you do have a leak from the new gasket you could use a thin coating
of the white exhaust pipe sealant as the EGR is dealing with the same gases
as in the exhaust.
When you have removed the EGR valve get a good torch and have a look
into the ports that pass the exhaust gases too and from the EGR valve,
you may find that the inboard of the two holes blocked with carbon.
If the ports are carboned up and you haven't fitted the HSA back on yet
you may as well remove the intake as well to remove the carbon from
the blocked passageways which will allow you to replace another source
of vacuum problems (the intake gaskets). I did this last summer, it is a
time
consuming messy job but worth doing as it (if done properly) eradicates
a few other problems from the long list that can upset these touchy
EFI cars.
If you do decide to remove the intake make the most of this time by
removing all the vac fittings that screw into the manifold clean and
refit with pipe sealant or PTFE tape, also replace the thermostat ($2)
and gasket while you can get at it, it might seem like a big job just to
fix some things that may not need fixing but it does give peace of mind
that half of the EFI problems can be fixed in one job in one day, you can
also buy a tin of mopar engine blue spray paint and give the manifold a
quick squirt which may not help the idle but will make it look nice.
Neil 82 Imp
London , England
----- Original Message -----
From: "Leo Heligas" <llhelig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 4:39 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 83 HSP replacement
> Dick and all who replied,
> All is well. The lost is found. That's what happens when you don't look
hard
> enough. The EGR is on order from Chrysler ($33.00 list, NAPA wanted $45.00
> as well as Advance) The lost spacer was right where it should be, hiding
> under the throttle body. Got a new spacer and gasket from Brads NOS in one
> wk.; great service! My mechanic friend was a Mopar (Dodge) mechanic until
> the dealership let him go after running over both legs and dragging him
the
> length of the shop. He now can't stand long enough to do his job!!!.
> apparently, some other Mopars use two EHr's. He has no experience with
these
> 81 -83 beasts. By the way, this dealership is a Lithia now (But not when
the
> accident hppened)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dick Benjamin" <DickB@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 12:36 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: 83 HSP replacement
>
>
> > Are you sure it isn't stuck to the bottom of the throttle body? It
looks
> > like a gasket, with brass rings around the bolt holes. If it is truly
> > missing from your car, you are a pioneer - you tell us how well the car
> runs
> > without it? One thing I'm sure of is that there better not be an air
> leak
> > under the throttle body!
> >
> > Do you have the parts book, so you can see the order of parts and
gaskets?
> > This is all shown on page 14-1600 of the 1981 parts book, not sure if
the
> 83
> > would be the same, but I'd assume they are.
> >
> > Dick Benjamin
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Leo Heligas" <llhelig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: "Imperial Club" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 8:19 AM
> > Subject: IML: 83 HSP replacement
> >
> >
> > List, Help! I am in the process of changing out my HSP on my 83. I
noticed
> > there is no 4145070 spacer under the HSP or anywhere??? Is it necessary?
> > Where does it go; under the HSP, under the Gasket or where? I assume the
> > gasket goes directly on the HSP as that is where it is now. Thank!!!
> > Leo H. drowned 83, 59 Fury, 46 Ply Conv't.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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