I just came across this DIY on cleaning EGR ports:

http://home.comcast.net/~em-engineering/T2T013.pdf

I have a 1991 Accord LX 5spd with 230k miles and I don't think the EGR ports have ever been cleaned. I don't have any of the symptoms and my car has passed smog every time (in California, too!). Still, I kind of want to clean them because it'll give me an excuse to get a slide hammer.

The DIY says that the problems are more noticeable on auto trannys and I've got a manual although I doubt that really matters.

So, the questions: Is there any reason not to clean them? Is it a good idea to clean them every X number of miles?

Thanks for any help. Now I'm going outside to wash my exterior and engine bay -- this project comes after the engine bay.

- The Heep

 

that is one job I would pay someone to do...

 

Well, regardless that I think there's better uses for a slide hammer; there are two ways to look at this.
1) Do I want to scr...w around with somethin' that ain't broke? or
2) Do I want to wait until it's entirely clogged and have a totally "bitc...'n time trying to clean it out?

Odds are, If you drive a more "spirited" style than most you'll find it clear. It's when you buy a "Granny Grocery Getter" used (you know, never reached operating temp, never got over 52 mph) that you run into these problems.

If you enjoy a challenge, go ahead

P

edited for spelling


Modified by P_Adams at 11:58 PM 9/3/2005

 

Hell, it really comes down to your last sentence: "If you enjoy a challenge, go ahead."

It's on like Donkey Kong.

 

Or "Whack the Gophers" at the arcade!!!

 

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with the right tools this is an easy job...