egr valve
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do not install a block plate theres more to it than that you will have to do an egr deleate
you need the valve for fan operation like Tim said dont overheat it you dont want those problems
I have a full egr deleate but my egr valveis in place still plugged in
you may be able to consider a egr deleate if its not throwing a cel light since its been unplugged
my truck doesnt get any codes with the deleate
never get your truck flashed with the newer stratigy if you want to do a egr deleate
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the egr valve compleates the circut to the fan
I only ran mine unplugged because I could watch my temps with the SGII
although now I do watch the fan with SGII
you could have a code without a CEL on
It would be best to drive some drive cycles and make shure the light stays off and scan for codes Occ.
any codes come up you will need a programmer possibly
get some gauges to watch some things before you tear into it its a good time to do an oil cooler if you need it and some other stuff depending how the readings on the gauges look
I only ran mine unplugged because I could watch my temps with the SGII
although now I do watch the fan with SGII
you could have a code without a CEL on
It would be best to drive some drive cycles and make shure the light stays off and scan for codes Occ.
any codes come up you will need a programmer possibly
get some gauges to watch some things before you tear into it its a good time to do an oil cooler if you need it and some other stuff depending how the readings on the gauges look
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If the EGR valve has problems, you will most likely notice (and get codes). Just be aware, that a poorly functioning EGR system can cause a lot of soot generation, which can cause issues in the turbo eventually. It is well worth it to maintain the health of ALL your combustion system. Little issues can "domino" into bigger ones.
One reason I keep the EGR system is because it tells a LOT about combustion efficiency. Pull it routinely (6 mos or annually) and see if the soot is dry powder that comes off easily, or if there is oilly sludge or tarry material.
One reason I keep the EGR system is because it tells a LOT about combustion efficiency. Pull it routinely (6 mos or annually) and see if the soot is dry powder that comes off easily, or if there is oilly sludge or tarry material.
For bismic,
I just pulled my EGR on Wednesday night to clean it since it had been a year and about 12,000 miles since the last cleaning.
The soot was dry, almost powdery like and had the consistency of graphite.
Is this "good" soot, and yes, I fully realize that had it been wet, i would be in for a whole host of issues down the road.
The truck is a 06, F-350 QC, DRW with 46,000 miles.
The EGR cooler,/valve were replaced in May of 2010 by the dealer.
any advice/input would be appreciated
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From: Saratoga Springs,UT
Gents, not to hijack, but the below question may help ease some concerns on EGR valves and "Soot"
For bismic,
I just pulled my EGR on Wednesday night to clean it since it had been a year and about 12,000 miles since the last cleaning.
The soot was dry, almost powdery like and had the consistency of graphite.
Is this "good" soot, and yes, I fully realize that had it been wet, i would be in for a whole host of issues down the road.
The truck is a 06, F-350 QC, DRW with 46,000 miles.
The EGR cooler,/valve were replaced in May of 2010 by the dealer.
any advice/input would be appreciated
For bismic,
I just pulled my EGR on Wednesday night to clean it since it had been a year and about 12,000 miles since the last cleaning.
The soot was dry, almost powdery like and had the consistency of graphite.
Is this "good" soot, and yes, I fully realize that had it been wet, i would be in for a whole host of issues down the road.
The truck is a 06, F-350 QC, DRW with 46,000 miles.
The EGR cooler,/valve were replaced in May of 2010 by the dealer.
any advice/input would be appreciated
I think dry soot is exactly what you want
notice how in the pic mine was gooy my thermistate was I had a bad thermistate therfore a combustion problem
my thermistate would hang around 183*-179*
did they change the oil cooler at that time thats usually the cause ffor a egr cooler to let go
IMHO you guys need some gauges to keep an eye on things if something goes out lots of times it snowballs fast
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