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Cleaning the EGR?
« 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  :'(
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Re: Cleaning the EGR?
« Reply #1 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
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Re: Cleaning the EGR?
« Reply #2 on: 08 May 2010, 17:20:51 »
Does it actually dismantle or not?
Where abouts do u spray it  :-/
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Re: Cleaning the EGR?
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Cleaning the EGR?
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Cleaning the EGR?
« Reply #5 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  >:(
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Re: Cleaning the EGR?
« Reply #6 on: 08 May 2010, 22:19:39 »
Connect the egr and try disconnecting the maf to see if any difference :y
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Re: Cleaning the EGR?
« Reply #7 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  >:(
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Re: Cleaning the EGR?
« Reply #8 on: 09 May 2010, 13:51:16 »
How do u know if the egr valve is sticking? :-/
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Re: Cleaning the EGR?
« Reply #9 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.
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