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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: welshnorthwales on 05 June 2008, 09:49:09

Title: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: welshnorthwales on 05 June 2008, 09:49:09

Hi Guys and Gals, Is there any way of blocking the EGR valve on a '98 2.5 V6? It seems to be stuck open?  Help!!

Cheers.

Title: Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 June 2008, 09:53:33

Yes, unbolt it from its bracket (two torx bolts) cut a piece from a coke can and place it between the gasket and the EGR valve and then re-fit it.

You could also try cleaning the exhaust passage in it with some paint stripper

Title: Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: vrba on 05 June 2008, 09:57:47

how do you know if it is stuck open

Title: Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: Jimbob on 05 June 2008, 09:59:30

I can confirm a Stella Can works equally well.

Is there a winner in the Steel 'v' Aluminum debate though?

Title: Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: Entwood on 05 June 2008, 10:09:41

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I can confirm a Stella Can works equally well.

Is there a winner in the Steel 'v' Aluminum debate though?

Aluminium is lighter, so has less effect on the power/weight ratio

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 June 2008, 10:14:08

It should make little difference as the with the tube blocked off, no gases will be flowing near the metal used for blanking so it wont get so hot.

Title: Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: welshnorthwales on 07 June 2008, 06:32:31

Cheers Folks!

Title: Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: perfferle on 07 June 2008, 16:22:51

The steel Carb Spray can worked great for my EGR block plate - No gasket and no leaks! :y
Damaged the wifes kitchen sissors though....

Title: Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: Varche on 07 June 2008, 16:47:21

What did you seal the surfaces with after using this blanking plate please?

I have some Pattex Nural 28 ( made by henkel). It is an orange gasket goo suitable for gaskets on gearboxes. It says temperature(-40C to +180C) and oil resistant.

varche

Title: Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 June 2008, 17:08:57

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What did you seal the surfaces with after using this blanking plate please?

I have some Pattex Nural 28 ( made by henkel). It is an orange gasket goo suitable for gaskets on gearboxes. It says temperature(-40C to +180C) and oil resistant.

varche

Just re-use the original tin gasket.....sandwich it between the coke can and the mounting base....

Title: Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2008, 19:25:04

I can confirm a similar trick on the 2.5TD engine does tend to blow holes in the can :(

Title: Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 07 June 2008, 20:43:47

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I can confirm a similar trick on the 2.5TD engine does tend to blow holes in the can :(

 :o