igoyuk1

Hi All, the check engine light is on in my 2001 TL. The dealer said that I need my EGR Valve replaced and the EGR Port cleaned. Hoping to save some cash. Would I be able to do it my self if I buy the valve on-line. Can someone give me some pointers?

fsttyms1

Go to the DIY thread and clean the ports yourself, reset the ECU and see if it needs any more work. Id hold of on replacing the EGR valve till you know for sure the cleaning alone isnt enough.

Mr. Maker

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true dat..

01tl4tl

yeah- diy the egr port cleaning and the valve is probably fine
about every 75k miles these ports need to be cleaned on the TL

01tl4tl

see pics in `oil in manifold` thread- those crusty black circles next to the bolt holes- 6 of them- egr ports partially plugged

igoyuk1

Sounds good. Thanks for the help guys!

1khalid

Hey guys, i'm new here and just been reading some of the threads but i can't seem the find the DIY thread to clean my egr ports myself. I have a 99 TL.

Thanks for the help.

SYLKIE

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https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/new-official-2nd-gen-tl-diy-thread-706083/

stevegaunce

Just did this myself. Easy. Follow the DIY link for the complete job. If you want to try something easy, take off the top IM cover plate (10 bolts) and clean the carbon out of the channels. I'd try that first. You can do that in 30 minutes. Reset the ECU code and cross your fingers

fsttyms1

Some time in the near future im going to redo the DIY page, AND im also going to redo the DIY for the 00-03 with bolt specs and stuff. The original pics some arent available and it really wasnt done well by yours truly.

webmastir

would be awesome to see. hope it really does happen in the near future

01tl4tl

anyone who has done the job recently -with pics-
go ahead and submit pics and your write up to fsttyms1, he will pass it to the other mods for any changes or additions and post it in the DIY for all to enjoy

dudeinaTL

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I'll be doing this soon.

Question: Safe to reuse the IM gasket?

hANDYcaptd

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Yes.

'03TL-S

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Get the Outlaw or P2R kit while you're at it.

ANC297

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I just did my egr last night....Waiting on pics from my buddy and then they should be up...I dunno when he is gonna send em though

dudeinaTL

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Not into mods.

'03TL-S

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^^not really modding. Keeping the IM cooler and also adding gas mileage.

01tl4tl

get a new TB to manifold gasket
and be sure to flip TB over and clean IACV under the round cover