egr valve

[corsacrusin]

Hi all,

I have a new fault code appearing on my engine management system.

I went to my local garage showing the fault, and they told me my egr (exhaust gas recirculation) valve is the cause.

I have tried looking up the threads here and had no luck, also on the internet and nothing.

It seems a easy job to remove my egr valve on my corsa breeze 98 R-reg 1.2 8V (X12SZ).

I was wondering are there any links here of pics etc how to go about cleaning it? Or is this more of replace the item?

Thanks

[matty101]

http://forums.corsa-b.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=105&t=13605

[corsacrusin]

That great thanks!

Seems a simple job on my car. Need to find some carb cleaner some time.

Has anyone cleaned there existing egr valve before? How long has it lasted that it has to be done again?

[matty101]

i've replaced my egr valve before, bit fiddley but fairly simple. u can get carb cleaner for a few quid, also dont for get to replce the gaskets there only a few quid aswell

[corsacrusin]

I changed the gasket a few years ago, they have a metal gasket instead of paper when it was first fitted. Thanks for the advice, will have my hanyes manual with me when doing the job. Just it don't tell ya how to clean it. It says you should go to a dealer regarding the egr valve. Has anyone opened one up before and tested it mechanically and electrically?

[matty101]

I would have thought a bit carb cleaner and the wifes toothbursh shud give it a good clean

[nath2905]

or jus cut a piece ,of metal to blank it off

[Octane2097]

im sure vauxhall even sell EGR blanking plates for a few quid
i know i have seen genuine GM ones somwhere...

[corsacrusin]

I see what you people are getting at with blanking the egr valve. But, I wish to keep the car in the same state as it is.

I would like to improve the condition of the car, not 'boy racer' look it. No disrepect to anyone.

Thanks for the advice and adding comments to this post!

[matty101]

no one would ever be able to tell you've blanked it off, and i doesnt make much difference to performence.