Cleaning EGR valve?

Tiny
RUSS1984
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  • 1988 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Can you clean an egr valve? If so how?
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 AT 5:48 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Yes, they can be cleaned. Use carb and choke cleaner to soften carbon and remove as much as you can. Once it is clean, confirm that the valve is seating properly. NOTE: If the egr is that dirty, check the intake where it bolts on and clean it as well.
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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 AT 6:15 AM

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