Metis

Someone suggested I clean to EGR valve on my 95, 5.0. Looks like I can remove it, but have no idea what or how to actually clean it. Anyone done this before. Could use a bit of guidance. Thanks

tommyii77

Its been awhile since messing with one but you should be able to pull it off clean it with brake cleaner and compressed air. Then put vacuum to it and see if it holds. If it does reinstall it and see if that did the job.

Metis

Sounds good. I was not sure of what to use as a cleaner. I have 4 cans of brake fluid in the shed.

tommyii77

Brake cleaner not fluid. I'm sure you just mis typed but I want to be sure you know.

jgcable

what about the EGR solenoid? does that need to be cleaned too?

TheCollector

ok DO NOT USE BREAK CLEANER ON THE EGR!! it will weaken and possably erode the plastic and just not smart.

use throttle body/ intake cleaner break cleaner is for breaks

tommyii77

Sorry. Thats what I use never had a issue. I use brake cleaner on carbs too. I have heard that many times though.

Metis

Will tade 2 of my cans of brake cleaner for a can of throttle body/intake cleaner with my neigbour

TheCollector

haha nice. i have had to clean my egr system too make sure the truck is nice and cooled down and wait about a half hour or so before starting it up so the cleaner has time to evaporate because it is flammable.

AuroraZero

Seems like most of the guys around here want 5 foot flames to come out from under the hood anymore man. Why did you go and have to ruin all his fun?