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Subject:Re: 1980 vanagon EGR valve/cleaning???
From:G.M.Bulley
Date:Mon, 12 Feb 2001 11:25:32 -0500

Sean-

Here is a link to an essay on complete rebuilding of the EGR system/exhaust
injection system on the 1974(?)-1983.5 Type 2 motor. Hope it helps.  The
only changes:
In step #9 the "intake distribution pipes" I speak of are the tiny (3-4 mm)
pipes inside the intake manifold that inject exhaust into the intake
stream; NOT the 30mm intake runners.
In step #20, change "?back off the adjustment one-half turn?" to "back the
adjustment off one-and-one-half turns". The reason: If the EGR injects
exhaust too early in the acceleration curve, it will cause a slight,
predictable hiccup when you try to smoothly leave a stopped position.

Hope all is well with my type 2 & vanagon friends. Although friends suspect
there is something wrong with our water, I am actually looking for a VW 412
to add to our stable. If you know of one in GREAT shape, light color, AC &
Auto, preferably with the aux. heater intact, let me know directly. Rust
buckets needn't apply.

Wife's New business: http://bulley-hewlett.com/pen&ink/
Me, mudslinging our town officials about Suburban Sprawl:
http://bulley-hewlett.com/MOSGI/
The EGR fix you asked about: http://www.bulley-hewlett.com/EGR.htm

Blessings,

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett Corporate Communication, est. 1996
1982 White Westfalia, 1985 Jetta TD, a VW family since 1958
http://bulley-hewlett.com
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-----Original Message-----
From:   Sean Garrett [SMTP:seangar@hotmail.com]
 Sean Wrote:
How do I clean my EGR valve? It is really gummed up.
I have some chem dip that I used for the throttle body but it cant be used
with plastic components. Are there any in the EGR valve?

SeanG
1980 Westy
1995 EVC
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