Question on EGR Valve Replacement.....
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Question on EGR Valve Replacement.....
This is a pretty generic question....but it applies to my wife's 2001 F150 4.6L engine.
I have seen it written that, while replaceing the EGR valve, one should be sure and clean any carbon deposits in the opening under the valve itself.
1) What are you supposed to use to clean this? Muscle power and chip it out? Is there a solvent that is intended for this purpose that liquifies it?
2) If it is a chipping out that is done....do you have to worry about the loose carbon going on inside the casting of the engine? Should you use some clever technique with a vacuum cleaner?
In advance, I appreciate any assistance that someone might be able to provide.
Bob Ruth
I have seen it written that, while replaceing the EGR valve, one should be sure and clean any carbon deposits in the opening under the valve itself.
1) What are you supposed to use to clean this? Muscle power and chip it out? Is there a solvent that is intended for this purpose that liquifies it?
2) If it is a chipping out that is done....do you have to worry about the loose carbon going on inside the casting of the engine? Should you use some clever technique with a vacuum cleaner?
In advance, I appreciate any assistance that someone might be able to provide.
Bob Ruth
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I am curious, do you have a egr low flow code, with the check engine light on?
There are two holes in the throttle body, to intake elbow that get clogged up and cause a egr low flow problem. Egr valves dont go bad that often. The throttle body and elbow should be removed for cleaning on the bench.
DP
There are two holes in the throttle body, to intake elbow that get clogged up and cause a egr low flow problem. Egr valves dont go bad that often. The throttle body and elbow should be removed for cleaning on the bench.
DP
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Yes sir....that is correct.
Back about 1 week and a half ago...the light came on....and it stays on. No off.....then on again.... I mean......if the engine is on.....the SES light is on. And the code that was pulled was EGR Low flow...........
