Hi tturner63,
Thank you for the donation.
It depends on what was meant by a hole was not drilled. Head gasket or manifold gasket?
If manifold gasket, then yes, it could be the EGR system that has carbon build up clogging the exhaust passage and affecting the EGR valve lift.
This will cause the engine to misfire at 1500 to 2100 rpm which should be what you described as running rough as the engine is hesitating/jerking.
You need to clear the carbon buildup in the EGR valve and exhaust passage under it.
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