EGR Question
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EGR Question
I am wanting to pull the egr valve and clean it. My truck has 12K on it. I realize that their are instructions in the tech folder on how to do it, but not being a mechanic i need to know if there are things i need to specifically do, not do, if there are certain parts that cant get wet, etc. I really want to do it myself because i am sure the dealer would charge an aarm and a leg.
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with 12k i wouldnt touch it....if you run good fuel with additive and the right oil you are supose to you should be fine....egrs can be cleaned although i never cleaned any of mine just replaced them if they acted up....
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From: Edmond, OK
I've got +23,000 on my 06 and if I suspect any problems I will take it to the dealer as that is what the warranty is for.
Here is a good read on the how to.
http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-06-12.php
and the TSB is here: key in 06-19-6
https://www.ford-trucks.com/tsb/full...x.php?p=by_tsb
To remove: unplug the electrical connector; twist the EGR valve so the mounting tabs are off of the tapped mounting pad threaded boss of the manifold; I use two (about six inch long) minature "wonder" pry bars to lift the egr valve by prying between the manifold and EGR mounting tabs.
I don't know if it is in the above link but I recall it being suggested to use a shop vacuum to vacuum the manifold after you remove the EGR. I also recall one of the mechanics indicating that it is possible for the particles to get under a valve and create a no start or hard start situation but if you let it set long enough the valve will eventually close and the engine start.
I removed the EGR on my 04 and had to manually shut the stuck valve to get the truck to start once..... then off to the dealer....
I really think with the later programming strategy that there are fewer problems with the EGR; ULSD should also help; and the use of a diesel fuel additive likewise should help. The occassional 'pedal to the metal' will also help to blow out any soot that may have built up.
Good luck,
Bob
Here is a good read on the how to.
http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-06-12.php
and the TSB is here: key in 06-19-6
https://www.ford-trucks.com/tsb/full...x.php?p=by_tsb
To remove: unplug the electrical connector; twist the EGR valve so the mounting tabs are off of the tapped mounting pad threaded boss of the manifold; I use two (about six inch long) minature "wonder" pry bars to lift the egr valve by prying between the manifold and EGR mounting tabs.
I don't know if it is in the above link but I recall it being suggested to use a shop vacuum to vacuum the manifold after you remove the EGR. I also recall one of the mechanics indicating that it is possible for the particles to get under a valve and create a no start or hard start situation but if you let it set long enough the valve will eventually close and the engine start.
I removed the EGR on my 04 and had to manually shut the stuck valve to get the truck to start once..... then off to the dealer....
I really think with the later programming strategy that there are fewer problems with the EGR; ULSD should also help; and the use of a diesel fuel additive likewise should help. The occassional 'pedal to the metal' will also help to blow out any soot that may have built up.
Good luck,
Bob
Last edited by bnmccoy; Mar 12, 2007 at 05:57 PM.
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