EGR CEL on for the third time. should i clean or replace?

joel_eb · 10-05-2009, 10:53 AM

my egr's cel has come on for the third time that i've owned this sexy ride. i cleaned it real good the first time, cleaned it slightly half-assed the second time, and now i've been driving around for 2 months with the CEL on again. my mechanic told me i might have to replace it after the first time i cleaned it. i really dont see any point in replacing it, if i can simply clean it. it's just an open/close valve, right? you guys got any opinions?

XtremeAce0 · 10-05-2009, 11:09 AM

the mechanics will tell u that the problem is with the valve but its actually an issue w/ the ports near the intake mani. they get clogged w/ carbon on occasion, personally im on my 2nd CEL, plan to get started on the job today or tomorrow.

the job itself is really easy, there are several writeups on here from people who have done it before so u can follow one of those, do it yourself and save about 300 bucks.

good luck
Ace

xxfallacyxx · 10-05-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by XtremeAce0

the mechanics will tell u that the problem is with the valve but its actually an issue w/ the ports near the intake mani. they get clogged w/ carbon on occasion, personally im on my 2nd CEL, plan to get started on the job today or tomorrow.

the job itself is really easy, there are several writeups on here from people who have done it before so u can follow one of those, do it yourself and save about 300 bucks.

good luck
Ace

x2. I had to clean the ports on mine for it to go away. EGR valve is still functioning properly at 171k miles

Shrillmill · 10-05-2009, 12:21 PM

My light keeps coming on but.
Could be be burnt rings.
Because I also get a cat cel. fot the 1st cat.

joel_eb · 10-05-2009, 01:41 PM

yeah... he also said if it comes up after i replace, i would be cleaning the ports.

thanks for the info, guys! i'll rep you all, cus i can.

i'm gonna go make my slide hammer now. bought the GM CLEENS carbon cleaner. $9.85CDN

xxfallacyxx · 10-05-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joel_eb

yeah... he also said if it comes up after i replace, i would be cleaning the ports.

thanks for the info, guys! i'll rep you all, cus i can.

i'm gonna go make my slide hammer now. bought the GM CLEENS carbon cleaner. $9.85CDN

Make sure it's got weight to it. Otherwise you'll just be jerking off a threaded rod

joel_eb · 10-05-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by xxfallacyxx

Make sure it's got weight to it. Otherwise you'll just be jerking off a threaded rod

i was hoping the pipe-bomb type setup will work for me... if not, i might use some fender washers, and my dumb bells :P

pIERCE · 10-05-2009, 10:46 PM

I tried a home-made type thing....I workeed at it for 4 hours(that's right, you heard me) and got nowhere.

I then later bought the kit from harbor freight I was told to buy in the first place.............within 3 taps, the plug came out. I was beyond pissed. You don't even understand.

I wish you were close, I'd do it for ya.....I'm proud I know how to do it...hahahahaha

h22wut · 10-05-2009, 10:50 PM

x2, but slide hammers really are pretty easy to make...

mine came out in like 2 easy taps, and cleaning was, well, cleaning.

joel_eb · 10-06-2009, 12:13 AM

it appears that all you really need is a good amount of weight on the slider, combined with a good grip on the plugs. i think i should be ok. if i really get frustrated, i may consult my drill index, and simply bore them out very carefully.

edit: i still have to spread more rep around before i can give any to xxfaIlacyxx... sorry fall-ace.

pIERCE · 10-06-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by joel_eb

edit: i still have to spread more rep around before i can give any to xxfaIlacyxx... sorry fall-ace.

Rep? What on this thread was rep-able?

whatever...

joel_eb · 10-06-2009, 12:59 AM

i just rep them cus they helped me. too bad for you if you rely on the rep to tell if someone's talking shit or not.

pIERCE · 10-06-2009, 01:03 AM

Right on, man.

10-05-2009, 10:53 AM	#1
joel_eb jive. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,335 iTrader: (1) View Photos By: joel_eb	EGR CEL on for the third time. should i clean or replace? my egr's cel has come on for the third time that i've owned this sexy ride. i cleaned it real good the first time, cleaned it slightly half-assed the second time, and now i've been driving around for 2 months with the CEL on again. my mechanic told me i might have to replace it after the first time i cleaned it. i really dont see any point in replacing it, if i can simply clean it. it's just an open/close valve, right? you guys got any opinions? __________________ "automatic"?...shudder To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Treat your chosen religion like your PENIS. Don't show it off in public, and don't ram it down your kid's throat!" -Shakespeare Rep = 155! Thanks, Mommy's Little Monster! ^_^

10-05-2009, 11:09 AM	#2
XtremeAce0 Lude Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ky Age: 25 Posts: 600 iTrader: (1) View Photos By: XtremeAce0	the mechanics will tell u that the problem is with the valve but its actually an issue w/ the ports near the intake mani. they get clogged w/ carbon on occasion, personally im on my 2nd CEL, plan to get started on the job today or tomorrow. the job itself is really easy, there are several writeups on here from people who have done it before so u can follow one of those, do it yourself and save about 300 bucks. good luck Ace __________________ rep now accepted at all participating locations

10-05-2009, 12:21 PM	#4
Shrillmill True Luder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Marietta, GA Age: 20 Posts: 445 iTrader: (0)	My light keeps coming on but. Could be be burnt rings. Because I also get a cat cel. fot the 1st cat. __________________ 1998 base prelude auto for now.

10-05-2009, 01:41 PM	#5
joel_eb jive. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,335 iTrader: (1) View Photos By: joel_eb	yeah... he also said if it comes up after i replace, i would be cleaning the ports. thanks for the info, guys! i'll rep you all, cus i can. i'm gonna go make my slide hammer now. bought the GM CLEENS carbon cleaner. $9.85CDN __________________ "automatic"?...shudder To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Treat your chosen religion like your PENIS. Don't show it off in public, and don't ram it down your kid's throat!" -Shakespeare Rep = 155! Thanks, Mommy's Little Monster! ^_^

10-06-2009, 12:13 AM	#10
joel_eb jive. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,335 iTrader: (1) View Photos By: joel_eb	it appears that all you really need is a good amount of weight on the slider, combined with a good grip on the plugs. i think i should be ok. if i really get frustrated, i may consult my drill index, and simply bore them out very carefully. edit: i still have to spread more rep around before i can give any to xxfaIlacyxx... sorry fall-ace. __________________ "automatic"?...shudder To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Treat your chosen religion like your PENIS. Don't show it off in public, and don't ram it down your kid's throat!" -Shakespeare Rep = 155! Thanks, Mommy's Little Monster! ^_^ Last edited by joel_eb; 10-06-2009 at 12:20 AM.

10-05-2009, 10:46 PM	#8
pIERCE Preludepower Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,659 iTrader: (0)	I tried a home-made type thing....I workeed at it for 4 hours(that's right, you heard me) and got nowhere. I then later bought the kit from harbor freight I was told to buy in the first place.............within 3 taps, the plug came out. I was beyond pissed. You don't even understand. I wish you were close, I'd do it for ya.....I'm proud I know how to do it...hahahahaha

10-06-2009, 12:59 AM	#12
joel_eb jive. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,335 iTrader: (1) View Photos By: joel_eb	i just rep them cus they helped me. too bad for you if you rely on the rep to tell if someone's talking shit or not. __________________ "automatic"?...shudder To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Treat your chosen religion like your PENIS. Don't show it off in public, and don't ram it down your kid's throat!" -Shakespeare Rep = 155! Thanks, Mommy's Little Monster! ^_^

10-06-2009, 01:03 AM	#13
pIERCE Preludepower Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,659 iTrader: (0)	Right on, man.

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