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EGR Control Valve

Bring engine to normal operating temperature and operate at idle. Disconnect and plug vacuum hose at EGR control valve. See Fig 1. Engine should run smoothly. Connect vacuum pump to EGR control valve, and apply 5-10 in. Hg. Engine should run rough. If engine does not run rough, clean or replace EGR control valve.

Fig 1: EGR System Component ID (B2300, B3000)
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