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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: eliteomegaman on 08 May 2010, 17:16:06

Title: Cleaning the EGR?
Post by: eliteomegaman on 08 May 2010, 17:16:06
Have a misfire/stuttering & been suggested to clean the EGR valve.
Have taken it off but can't dismantle to give it a good clean  >:(
Any suggestions PLEASE  :'(
Title: Re: Cleaning the EGR?
Post by: The Red Baron on 08 May 2010, 17:18:33
i have used carb cleaner then a bit of light oil. you dont really need it. blank it off tbh. :y
Title: Re: Cleaning the EGR?
Post by: eliteomegaman on 08 May 2010, 17:20:51
Does it actually dismantle or not?
Where abouts do u spray it  :-/
Title: Re: Cleaning the EGR?
Post by: The Red Baron on 08 May 2010, 17:23:30
dont think its a take to bits item tbh. never really bothered about them, just blank it off.
Title: Re: Cleaning the EGR?
Post by: Smooth on 08 May 2010, 17:24:44
Its a sealed unit,make a blanking plate of mild steel etc and blank it off,some people just use carb cleaner or soak in petrol to get rid of the carbon build up :y
Title: Re: Cleaning the EGR?
Post by: eliteomegaman on 08 May 2010, 17:33:39
When we unplugged the unit it made no difference to the revs - does that mean the units f*cked & i need a replacement  >:(
Title: Re: Cleaning the EGR?
Post by: Smooth on 08 May 2010, 22:19:39
Connect the egr and try disconnecting the maf to see if any difference :y
Title: Re: Cleaning the EGR?
Post by: alank46 on 08 May 2010, 22:46:48
No, it means you need to blank it off as stated several times above!  Leave it connected electrically though or the engine warning light will come on.

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When we unplugged the unit it made no difference to the revs - does that mean the units f*cked & i need a replacement  >:(
Title: Re: Cleaning the EGR?
Post by: eliteomegaman on 09 May 2010, 13:51:16
How do u know if the egr valve is sticking? :-/
Title: Re: Cleaning the EGR?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2010, 14:06:09
Paint stripper is probably the best cleaning agent.

However, as others have said, blank it off, see if that resolves the issue.