I had cleaned out my son's EGR ('96 SL1) and it fixed the problem for about
15K miles. I then broke down and we replaced the EGR with a new one. We
only have about 5-10K miles since then so I can't tell you if the problem
will return.
I am assuming you had the SEL code scanned and it indicted the EGR (code 32,
IIRC) so you know this is the culprit?
Bob
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What was the rate of consumption? Dont use an aftermarket PCV Valve as
it wont likely have a good tolerance. Some people get by cleaning the
original valve with brake clean every now and then. If you know how to
decarbonize an engine you might try that. Be forewarned doing it wrong
can hyrdolock an engine...
GM has what they call Top engine cleaner. You dont pour it in on new
cars. You dump it into a clean container, fill the bottle it came in
with clean water and add that to the container. Then you get a rubber
hose and find a vacuum port near the TB and let the engine suck it in
from there (while the engines warm of course). Someone has to hold the
engine at 2000rpms and once its emptied out, shut the car off, hook the
vacuum hose back up, then take off down the street and hope a cop doesnt
pull you over for the cloud you're making. It still works great even
these days.