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welshnorthwales

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EGR Valve Stuck Open
« 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.
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Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
« Reply #1 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
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Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
« Reply #2 on: 05 June 2008, 09:57:47 »
how do you know if it is stuck open
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Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
« Reply #3 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?
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Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
« Reply #4 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
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Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
« Reply #6 on: 07 June 2008, 06:32:31 »
Cheers Folks!
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Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
« Reply #7 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....
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Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
« Reply #8 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.

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Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
« Reply #9 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....
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Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
« Reply #10 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 :(
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Re: EGR Valve Stuck Open
« Reply #11 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 :(

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