Common questions

What problems Does a faulty EGR valve cause?

What problems Does a faulty EGR valve cause?

If your EGR valve is stuck in the open position, it can allow too little or too much exhaust gas into the combustion chamber. This can throw off the air/fuel mixture inside (which needs to be perfect) and cause the engine to idle rough.

Where is the EGR on the 4.7L Dodge Ram?

1. Clean area at rear of left cylinder head where it joins base of EGR valve. 2. Clean EGR tube where it joins EGR valve. 3. Position new gasket between EGR valve and cylinder head. 4. Position EGR valve to cylinder head. Install and tighten two bolts (5) to 20 ft.lbs. (27 N·m).

How much does it cost to replace an EGR valve on a Dodge Ram?

Dodge Ram 1500 Exhaust Gas Recirculation/EGR Valve Replacement costs $234 on average. Following is a breakdown of the labor and parts estimates. What is the Exhaust Gas Recirculation/EGR Valve all about? The EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve helps lower the car’s exhaust emissions (gases from the tailpipe).

Where is the EGR mating surface on a Dodge Ram?

Figure 5. The cylinder head EGR mating surface on the 4.7/3.7 engine. Slide the two bolts with 10mm heads through the valve, and then place the gasket over the bolts. Now guide the valve down into position against the cylinder head/intake manifold.

How is the EGR valve attached to the intake manifold?

The electronic EGR valve and solenoid assembly (4) is attached to the rear of the left cylinder head. An exhaust gas routing tube (3) connects the EGR valve to the intake manifold. 1. Remove electrical connector (5) at top of EGR valve solenoid.

Why do I need to replace the EGR valve on my Dodge Ram?

The EGR valve can clog and get contaminated over time by carbon buildup, at which point it will require replacement. A malfunctioning valve can cause the engine exhaust pressure to drop and send engine warnings to the computer.

Figure 5. The cylinder head EGR mating surface on the 4.7/3.7 engine. Slide the two bolts with 10mm heads through the valve, and then place the gasket over the bolts. Now guide the valve down into position against the cylinder head/intake manifold.

Where is the EGR valve located on a Honda Accord?

There are a total of four bolts: one is on the connector attached to the valve. The 4.7/3.7’s EGR valve is located on the rear of the driver’s side cylinder head, making it very hard to change without removing the resonator box. Refer to Step 1 of the Related Article: How to Replace Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs for this procedure.

Where is the exhaust valve on a Dodge Ram?

In older vehicles you will typically find the valve behind the engine, near the firewall. Unclip the exhaust tube from the side of the valve. You can do this by hand. Shift the tube from side to side until it slides off.

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Ruth Doyle