Mike F: EGR advice please . . . . .

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Jay Epstein, Jul 25, 2006.

  1. Jay Epstein

    Jay Epstein Guest

    Hi Mike,
    I've never done this, but I'd sure appreciate any info you could help
    me with.

    I might use this method:
    http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/egr.php

    but do I have to actually take the throttle body off? Can't I just
    remove the 2 - 8mm bolts & unscrew the 22mm nut & drop it down from
    under the throttle body?

    Would you trust a cheap used EGR valve @ $30 or should I spring for a
    new one @ $280 (yeow!).

    Any other thoughts, tips, or warnings?
    Thanks, Jay
     
    Jay Epstein, Jul 25, 2006
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  2. Jay Epstein

    Mike F Guest

    I've never done the EGR either, the guy that writes that site is a Volvo
    mechanic, if he removes the throttle body, I'd say there's a good reason
    for it. I'd think that reason involves access to the bolts, cleaning
    the hole in the manifold, or cleaning the throttle body while it's off
    is part of the service. Try doing it your way, see what happens.
    Personally, I'd remove the throttle body, while you're there it's a good
    opportunity to clean it.

    Assuming the used EGR valve opens with a vacuum applied and closes
    tightly when the vacuum is removed, I'd probably try the used one.

    --
    Mike F.
    Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

    Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly.
    (But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.)
     
    Mike F, Jul 25, 2006
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  3. Jay Epstein

    Jay Epstein Guest

    Thanks very much! Your input here is VERY appreciated.
    Jay
     
    Jay Epstein, Jul 25, 2006
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