Cleaning EGR system

My 1986 5.0 failed smog test No Surprise here as I had just recently failed
the one with My SUV it turned out the Cat went bad so I took it to a local
shop and paid the $300. I took the 5.0 to the same shop and had it checked.
I paid them to trouble shoot the problem they said the EGR Valve was bad and
the tubes were plugged also. They wanted $600.00 to Replace the EGR Valve
and unplug the tubes. The Cats would be extra. This seemed a bit high so I
decided to give it a try my self. I do most of the mechanical work on my
cars & truck myself such as breaks, water pumps, Clutches etc. just have
not done ay smog related repairs. I should have all the necessary tools.

Looking for tips from any who have performed this task before.

Thanks

Gary

I had my 86GT cats replaced under a recall. This was about ten years ago
though. See if the recall was ever done on your car.
Tropic Green Y2K 5 Speed Mustang GT
P-1SC & Some MM Stuff


Photobossman wrote:
> My 1986 5.0 failed smog test No Surprise here as I had just recently failed
> the one with My SUV it turned out the Cat went bad so I took it to a local
> shop and paid the $300. I took the 5.0 to the same shop and had it checked.
> I paid them to trouble shoot the problem they said the EGR Valve was bad and
> the tubes were plugged also. They wanted $600.00 to Replace the EGR Valve
> and unplug the tubes. The Cats would be extra. This seemed a bit high so I
> decided to give it a try my self. I do most of the mechanical work on my
> cars & truck myself such as breaks, water pumps, Clutches etc. just have
> not done ay smog related repairs. I should have all the necessary tools.
>
> Looking for tips from any who have performed this task before.
>
> Thanks
>
> Gary
>
>
>
>