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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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quick egr valve question

on my truck its a 90 f150 302 5spd when its hot at norm operating temp i rev up the engine to around 2000 rpm and hold it my egr valve opens quick then closes just as i rev it up should it be doing this or should it stay open when at that engine speed
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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It sounds normal to me but I can't say for sure. The egr valve responds almost entirely to throttle position and manifold vacuum. I suspect it is opening when you first open the throttle but closes again because it is not open enough.
 
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