1992 Volvo 240 EGR valve and piples

Tiny
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  • 1992 VOLVO 240
  • 4 CYL
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  • 285,643 MILES
I had the valves and head gasket replaced at 279,999 miles. Recently my check engine light came on. The shop told me it's the EGR valve and some curved pipes that are almost clogged and need to be replaced because the shape of the pipes doesn't allow for cleaning. It's a $1000 job! I checked with another shop and the service writer said they can soak the pipes in a solution and that will unclog them. He was surprised it wasn't done when the valves were replaced. Who is right?
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 AT 7:14 PM

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Tiny
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If it didnt have any EGR codes before hand, the previous shop may not have been looking for the problem, just going after the head.A procedure like that isnt exactly a common thing for a head gasket job, they should however in my opinion work with you a little on the price, and cleanout like the other shop said instead of replacing the pipes.
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010 AT 8:04 AM

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