Cleaning EGR's

[philipk65]

Is it worth trying to clean an EGR valve or buy a new one. Thanks! Kevin

[ericn1300]

cleaning usualy works, try that first. use a screened gasket from NAPA when replacing it to keep the larger carbon particles out.

[philipk65]

What do you recommend to clean my EGR valve with? THNAKS! Kevin

[Chris Stewart]

After you remove it, work the plunger(pintle) in and release it until it works freely without sticking. If it sticks open a little, keep pushing the plunger in and releasing until if fully closes. Don't use any solvents. Mine have always unstuck with this procedure.
VMag/Bravada...RIP... had a fellow named Jim in Phoenix who installed a stainless faucet screen on his gasket a few years ago to stop carbon chunks... the same time I drilled a dime sized disk with tiny holes and fitted to the gasket to stop the chunks in mine. Boy time flies...that was a good site too until the cyber maggots ruined it.

[ericn1300]

use Chris' method combined with lots of compressed air to blow out any thing you loosen up.

[philipk65]

Thanks guys for all ther great info! I'm trying it all! Kevin