1991 Pontiac 6000 egr valve

1991 PONTIAC 6000
156,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RED_WING45
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hi can i clean a egr valve or can i use a used one.
Jul 30, 2009 at 11:05 AM
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JMALECKI
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Hello
Depending on what is wrong with the egr valve you may be able clean it if it has carbon build up, clean with carb cleaner. You can try a used valve, but many times you end up with one as bad if not worse than the one you are replacing.
John
Aug 19, 2009 at 6:44 PM
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