1991 Toyota Pickup Repair Question
Topics covered: Egr valve, Engine, Carburetor.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on March 11, 2010
1991 Toyota Pickup EGR valve
Engine Performance problem
1991 Toyota Pickup 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 178000 miles
How do you tell if a EGR valve is clogged up? and how do you clean it out if it is clogged up?
1991 Toyota Pickup 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 178000 miles
How do you tell if a EGR valve is clogged up? and how do you clean it out if it is clogged up?
Answer
Replied on March 11, 2010
1.Remove EGR valve from the engine.
2.Check EGR pintle for carbon build-up and sticking. Use carburetor cleaner and compressed air to clean minor deposits.
3.Check the vacuum diaphragm for leaks with a handheld vacuum pump.
4.If a problem is found, replace the EGR valve.
5.Reinstall the EGR valve on the engine using a new base gasket.
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