EGR problem again

[Zrun]

I had EGR problem in the past.. and it happens every 1-2 month or so.

 

The engine light come on, and I checked the ECU codes and it'll always say EGR solenoid and valve problem. Then the light will stay off..

 

However, this time I was driving on when the check engine light comes on... Suddenly, I feel a surge of power!!! Its like added 20 lbs of torque! Definitely on the lower RPM.

 

EGR = Engine Gas Recirculation.. It'll recirculate some exhausts back into the intake for environmental purposes...

 

I guess the EGR malfunctioned on the close position.. now no exhaust gas is going back to the intake, and wow.. More power for me!

[Slowpoke]

just rip out the damn thing....

[Turbobrick]

Tried cleaning the EGR? Whack some carb cleaner (throttle body cleaner) into it a couple of times and dry it with a rag. It that doesn't work, probably gotta change it dude.

[Zrun]

The EGR is behind engine block... and the estimated time to reach it is 7 hours..

 

There's about 2 inch space behind engine block, fuel rail, etc and firewall.. Someone suggests that a good time to replace or check the EGR is when the engine is out of the car..

[Turbobrick]

Oh my! So hard to reach? Well tough to decide what to do isn't it? Another alternative suggested earlier is to take it out completely and put a breather filter in place and see whether the ECU can be "fooled" thinking that the EGR is still functional as per norm.