EGR Carbon????

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by p_vouers, Oct 15, 2005.

  1. p_vouers

    p_vouers Guest

    Ok I had an EGR finnally sunise to the carbon buildup so I bought a new
    valve and replaced it. Prior to replacement I changed wires, plugs and
    pvc valve. Also prior to install of the new one I took a 12 gauge wire
    and swished the holes that it sucks through and then used a montster
    vacumm to suck out anything that I loosened up. That was a month ago
    and low and behold I get another SES ab nd code p1406 (which is EGR) If
    I reset the code then it will be fine for another month or 3 weeks then
    bam p1406 again. I took it off to inspect it and was suprised to find
    so much carbon in the holes again.. once again I did a thorough
    cleanning. My question is where does all of this carbon come from. I
    feel that I am just fixing the result and not getting to the source..

    1996 sc2 118k
    I might add that car runs great and smooth, isn't burning oil and gets
    over 40mpg hiway and 35 city.

    Thanks for any direction
    Phil
     
    p_vouers, Oct 15, 2005
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    Bob Shuman Guest

    Sounds like it may indeed be burning oil. Replacing the PCV may help.

    Bob
     
    Bob Shuman, Oct 15, 2005
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    p_vouers Guest

    did that bob.. I'm thinking something that would make the engine burn a
    little too rich maybe??
     
    p_vouers, Oct 15, 2005
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