cleaning EGR?

[richyboi1]

I know this may sound silly but i was speaking to my mate who is a master technician at a reputable garage that may rhyme with bik fit, anyway he claimed that a very effective way of cleaning the EGR is by soaking it in soapy water. I have my doubts as obviously rust is my main concern and my sergey(the 75) blowing bubbles is another. I think i will stick to so intake cleaner this time but what are peoples opinions?

[E_T_V]

Yes that works reasonably well.

Not sure on the 75, but so long as there is no aluminium then oven cleaner works wonders.

[Arctic]

Originally Posted by richyboi1

I know this may sound silly but i was speaking to my mate who is a master technician at a reputable garage that may rhyme with bik fit, anyway he claimed that a very effective way of cleaning the EGR is by soaking it in soapy water. I have my doubts as obviously rust is my main concern and my sergey(the 75) blowing bubbles is another. I think i will stick to so intake cleaner this time but what are peoples opinions?

Hi Richard.
carb cleaner, brake cleaner, engine degreaser all work but it is a messy job thats why i have two so when i need to have a clean one i swap them over Arctic

[rasa]

Originally Posted by E_T_V

Yes that works reasonably well.

Not sure on the 75, but so long as there is no aluminium then oven cleaner works wonders.

i used carb cleaner on my mates laguna, did not clean mine as bypassed instead.

[richyboi1]

Thanks guy's and i was thinking of doing a bypass but i just want to clean it aswell i have been waiting all week for today so i can spend it in the garage with my tool stella and peace from moaning fiancee and vocal kids. Arctic i subscribed to one of your thread re EGR so thanks for putting it up as pictures do help my small brain.

[rich17865]

biological washing powder works too, mix it up like a paste and leave it on for few hours, then rinse the lot off.

[ardvark]

Washing powder paste in the Inlet Manifold as mentioned ealier. What do peeps think?

[Arctic]

Originally Posted by ardvark

Washing powder paste in the Inlet Manifold as mentioned ealier. What do peeps think?

I have used oven cleaner, washing up powder,drain unblocking foam leave for about 3 hours then if you have a jet washer wash it all out hold it in yours hands after giving the manifold a vigorous swing somesome old rag to push through the holes to help dry it out job done or if you have use of another car take it down to the car jet wash spend £2 and use the hot foam jet wash and clean it that way make sure the MAP sensor as been removedalong with the rubber o-rings round & oval ones do not clean the EGR like this Arctic.

[berkshirelad]

It is rumoured - although I would strongly deny it if the missus were to ask - that putting it through the dishwasher works wonders

...just don't get caught!!!

[richyboi1]

Right i used intake and carb cleaner first, that was useless against the mountain of grime. So i used the biological paste method and wow, i left it for 2 hours and then rinsed with hot water and all the muck just washed away so i will deffo use that method again. Also cleaned maf sensor, cleaned both control switches for windows and mirrors and tried to realign the boot. With doing a DIY EGR bypass what exactly do i need to do? I know about blocking the vacum hose what else do i need to do?