best type of chemical clearner to clean EGR?
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Car: 1985 TransAm
Engine: 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4 auto
Axle/Gears: 3.27 BorgWarner
best type of chemical cleaner to clean EGR?
what should i use?
brake cleaner , carb / Fi , electrical
brake cleaner , carb / Fi , electrical
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Car: Tree Huggers
Engine: Do Not
Transmission: Appreciate Me.
Are you cleaning it (and the intake passages) off the car? I typically use a pick. Maybe some carb cleaner at the end if I'm bored. :shrug:
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SEARCH the archives. You really don't want to use any solvent type cleaners on an EGR valve with a pilot (positive- or negative-backpressure types) or you may be buying a replacement instead.
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