How do you install a new EGR gasket?
Install a new EGR gasket on the mating surface using gasket sealer to hold it in place. Attach the new EGR valve to the engine using new bolts and tighten the bolts to 15 foot-pounds. Reconnect and securely tighten the metal pipe to the bottom of the valve and slide the rubber fitting back onto the top of the valve.
How do you remove an EGR valve from an intake manifold?
Unbolt the tube nut fitting on the side of the EGR valve using a tube nut wrench and gently move the tube out of the way. Unbolt the EGR mounting nuts and pull the EGR valve away from the intake manifold. Remove the old EGR valve gasket. Spray the mating surface on the intake manifold with carburetor cleaner.
How do I Disconnect the EGR from my car?
Disconnect the current EGR by unscrewing the bolts securing the valve to the mount with a socket wrench. Pull the valve off the mount. You may need to use force to free the valve from carbon buildup. Discard the valve.
How do you clean an EGR carburetor valve?
Spray the valve with carburetor cleaner and allow the cleaner to penetrate the stuck-on carbon for three minutes. Clean the carbon and debris off with a wire brush and rag. Place the EGR valve onto the valve mount. Line up the holes on the valve to the holes on the mount. Replace the bolts and tighten with the socket wrench.
How do you clean a mechanical EGR valve?
To Clean A Mechanical EGR Valve 1 Clean and inspect the vacuum hose. Remove the vacuum hose and inspect closely for wear (cracks or weak spots), then clean out the carbon deposits either with a spray can of carburetor cleaner or with a pipe cleaner if the deposits are hardened or compacted.
Where is the EGR valve on my car?
There should be a box or a can looking container attached off the side, right by that part of the air intake. It will be held on by 2 nuts, a couple computer plugs, and a vacuum line. That’s your EGR valve. Thanks! How do I reset the engine light after changing the EGR valve?
What should I do about carbon build up around the EGR valve?
If there is a lot of carbon build up around the EGR valve, you may also want to just save yourself some time and replace it with a new one. Clean out the entry port. The entry port is where the valve tubes connect to the engine (usually the intake manifold) while the EGR valve is off.
How often should I replace my EGR valve?
Simply replacing the EGR valve instead of cleaning it may save you a lot of time and frustration. Read your owner’s manual for specific maintenance schedules, but you can generally inspect your EGR valve every 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,000 to 24,000 km).