where is EGR Valve

marinemitch · Dec 15th, 2013, 15:17

searching through the forum i think that cleaning out my EGR valve could be a worthwhile weekend project.

where do i find the valve i have seen removed pictures but no in situ images

TheScrew1972 · Dec 24th, 2013, 18:21

Sorry if you've found it already, but I believe this is the EGR valve

EGR Valve Location.jpg

But I stand to be corrected if I am wrong!

Mike

marinemitch · Dec 25th, 2013, 15:22

Many thanks for that excellent photo and arrow.

it looks like an easy removal and refit.

anything i should know prior to attempting a clean?

cherylrhoda · Dec 25th, 2013, 16:54

Hi. That picture with the arrow, that's not the egr valve. That is merely where the egr pipe from the valve joins the intake system. I believe the valve itself is at the back of the engine. It's worth while taking that aluminium piece off and the pipe work from it to the engine. Took mine off to fit a starter motor, made better access and I was shocked at the build up of grime in there. Lots of petrol or something like that needed to clean all of it out. Going to be doing the intake cover soon but it involves removing the injector pipes and wiring so am a bit nervous in doing it but judging by wot I found in the pipework I'm guessing it's got to be done. There is a way of slowing this build up from occurring by blanking the egr valve off, done some research on this and a guy on ebay sells a plate to do this. It has a small hole to allow minimal exhaust gas to pass so not to generate a fault code but is a lot smaller than the original hole. Worth while mod, done it to my monde and the build up was hugely reduce. Hope this helps u. Chris.

Shadeyman · Dec 25th, 2013, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinemitch

searching through the forum i think that cleaning out my EGR valve could be a worthwhile weekend project.

where do i find the valve i have seen removed pictures but no in situ images

Have a read of this thread, it may be of help to you.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=127481

The arrow in TheScrew1972's pic is pointing to the mixing chamber, not the EGR ...

Dec 15th, 2013, 15:17	#1
marinemitch Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2014 16:33 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dumfriesshire	where is EGR Valve searching through the forum i think that cleaning out my EGR valve could be a worthwhile weekend project. where do i find the valve i have seen removed pictures but no in situ images

Dec 25th, 2013, 16:54	#4
cherylrhoda OVLOV mad Last Online: Mar 12th, 2015 19:23 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newbury/Berkshire	Hi. That picture with the arrow, that's not the egr valve. That is merely where the egr pipe from the valve joins the intake system. I believe the valve itself is at the back of the engine. It's worth while taking that aluminium piece off and the pipe work from it to the engine. Took mine off to fit a starter motor, made better access and I was shocked at the build up of grime in there. Lots of petrol or something like that needed to clean all of it out. Going to be doing the intake cover soon but it involves removing the injector pipes and wiring so am a bit nervous in doing it but judging by wot I found in the pipework I'm guessing it's got to be done. There is a way of slowing this build up from occurring by blanking the egr valve off, done some research on this and a guy on ebay sells a plate to do this. It has a small hole to allow minimal exhaust gas to pass so not to generate a fault code but is a lot smaller than the original hole. Worth while mod, done it to my monde and the build up was hugely reduce. Hope this helps u. Chris. __________________ 2003 S60 D5.

Dec 24th, 2013, 18:21	#2
TheScrew1972 Senior Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 19:54 Join Date: May 2011 Location: My Own Little World	Sorry if you've found it already, but I believe this is the EGR valve EGR Valve Location.jpg But I stand to be corrected if I am wrong! Mike

Dec 25th, 2013, 15:22	#3
marinemitch Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2014 16:33 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dumfriesshire	Many thanks for that excellent photo and arrow. it looks like an easy removal and refit. anything i should know prior to attempting a clean?

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