EGR Sludge / Inlet Manifold Gunge

Odd Job · 25th August 2019, 20:32

Hi all,

I'm after a bit of advice on what to use to clean out my EGR valve and inlet manifold.

I've recently bought my diesel ZT off a lovely bloke, who only did 4000 miles per year.
The car is great, but needs a bit of TLC, and I found that the thermostat was stuck open. A common problem it seems.

So I fitted the in line thermostat modification, which works a treat. Really happy with that. Thanks to everyone and the advice and link to YouTube on how to do.

But, having removed the EGR and inlet manifold to make the thermostat fitting easier I found myself covered in black crud, I'm after cleaning it out.
I'm used to driving petrol cars, this is my very first diesel.
The EGR can be troublesome if it gets too clogged, so I'd like to perhaps start with that then move on to the inlet manifold.
Is there something which I can soak it in to remove the carbon deposits?

Many thanks in advance

Richard

25th August 2019, 20:32	#1
Odd Job Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.0 cdti Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Derby Posts: 909 Thanks: 298 Thanked 191 Times in 149 Posts	EGR Sludge / Inlet Manifold Gunge Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice on what to use to clean out my EGR valve and inlet manifold. I've recently bought my diesel ZT off a lovely bloke, who only did 4000 miles per year. The car is great, but needs a bit of TLC, and I found that the thermostat was stuck open. A common problem it seems. So I fitted the in line thermostat modification, which works a treat. Really happy with that. Thanks to everyone and the advice and link to YouTube on how to do. But, having removed the EGR and inlet manifold to make the thermostat fitting easier I found myself covered in black crud, I'm after cleaning it out. I'm used to driving petrol cars, this is my very first diesel. The EGR can be troublesome if it gets too clogged, so I'd like to perhaps start with that then move on to the inlet manifold. Is there something which I can soak it in to remove the carbon deposits? Many thanks in advance Richard __________________ ….And the latest thing to break is..... ### MG STANDS FOR "MY GREMLIN" !!! Last edited by Odd Job; 25th August 2019 at 20:34..