EGR valve gasket question.

[jmpSHO]

I did a search and really couldn't find anything. Is there supposed to be a gasket between the EGR valve and intake? I removed the intake and there was no gasket, it looked like there was some RTV there though. I removed the EGR tube from the manifold and I know there is a gasket there.

 

[bubba]

Yes there should be a gasket in there! It's funny because there cheap! I bought a good one for 12 bucks lol!

 

[hawkeye18]

yeah, and it's the same kinda gasket - the silvery sort of gasket. I know people have used the paper gasket material you buy in a roll and made gaskets from that, and I guess that works ok for them. I'd be kinda worried about high temperatures, but I suppose as long as it's not hotter than, er, 451 degrees you should be OK. I imagine the paper stuff is treated for a higher ignition point anyway.

 

[jmpSHO]

yeah, and it's the same kinda gasket - the silvery sort of gasket. I know people have used the paper gasket material you buy in a roll and made gaskets from that, and I guess that works ok for them. I'd be kinda worried about high temperatures, but I suppose as long as it's not hotter than, er, 451 degrees you should be OK. I imagine the paper stuff is treated for a higher ignition point anyway.

Ok, so the EGR tube gasket to the mainifold and the EGR valve to the intake gaskets are the same?

 

[SHOtimer]

Ok, so the EGR tube gasket to the mainifold and the EGR valve to the intake gaskets are the same?

No.

The EGR to manifold gasket is just a thin piece of metal that completes the seal.

The EGR to intake manifold gasket is very different. It has a coating that helps it seal.

The EGR to intake manifold gasket is still available at your normal chain store. www.shonutperformance.com has it listed under gaskets. p/n:E6AZ-9D476-B

Doug

 

[sperold]

You can get them at RockAuto for $1.08 each (Airtex 3J1025 Air Bypass Valve)