Just cleaned out my egr. Wow it was dirty. I think i need to do a few more miles so the computer can get used to the new improved flow. So I was thinking if we post pics of how dirty our egr were it might encourage people to clean theirs.

hopefully still spotless as its blanked off

Please post pictures

Blank that boy up

Hello this may sound like a stupid question, does it cause any problems if you blank it off? I have had my car for 2 years now and haven't cleaned it, what's the best thing to clean it with?

Chris

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I used carb cleaner. Get 2 cans though just to be on the safe side.

worst side effect might be the presence of the engine management light.

Blanking a Euro 3 ( vacuum operated ) E.G.R.V. shouldn't illuminate the E.M.L. - the E.G.R.V. on my MK 3 ST was remarkably clean @ 39,000 miles when I removed it & replaced it with a bypass kit

185000 pm my mk3 still relatively clean, motorway miles helped

OK silly quest time.

What is the best way and how do you remove ? Do you need any special tools and is it easy to remove or fiddly so n so?

59 with 55,000 on clock is it worth cleaning?

All you need is here

http://www.fordwiki.co.uk/index.php/EGR_Valve_and_Inlet_Manifold_Clearout_TDCi

That's for a mk3 but you should get the general idea

All you need us to buy an egr blanking plate off eBay for around a fiver (stainless steel) and fit it as all you need is a basic socket set it spanner. On any mk4 diesel over 1.8 the eml light will likely come on but will go out eventually (could be months though ) but it will help with keeping the car in better health