Think I found my problem guys!!!

knucksfirst · 02-23-2011, 05:11 PM

Well was fooling around today trying to figure out why the truck isnt running properly. Theres no real way to explain it in words I have a video here to show. Ill also post some pics in a few mins. Heres the link to my video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MayxJNfA7R0

t0x1k · 02-23-2011, 05:13 PM

Yep, that looks like a problem to me.

'99 EB Explorer · 02-23-2011, 05:15 PM

That would be your EGR valve, wouldn't it? Yeah...vehicles don't like running properly when vaccum lines aren't plugged where they're supposed to be

**adsm08** · 02-23-2011, 05:55 PM

Bad things happen when the EGR valve falls off the intake dude. Bad things.

mywhip · 02-23-2011, 06:27 PM

I was hoping a cat, or squirrel was involved with this..

'99 EB Explorer · 02-23-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mywhip

I was hoping a cat, or squirrel was involved with this..

Ranger Dave (B25) · 02-23-2011, 08:06 PM

That's the new FLEGR valve.

Floppy-EGR. Only found on certain models. Like yours, apparently...

'99 EB Explorer · 02-23-2011, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger Dave (B25)

That's the new FLEGR valve.

Floppy-EGR. Only found on certain models. Like yours, apparently...

If you look at the VIN, there'll be a special engine code W or Z...they came with that FLEGR option. Added 100hp!

knucksfirst · 02-23-2011, 09:05 PM

Alright I just took a quick look and well the one I got to relplace it is kinda different, the top hole nozzel is in the middle and mine was on the side.. it still hooks up but does it work differently?? here is a picture

THEY are the same size its just the angle I took the picture on.. im just worried because the hole on the top is in a different place so maybe it doesnt work the same inside?

If its good then im ready to put her on and she if she runs!

knucksfirst · 02-23-2011, 09:25 PM

If it dont hurt and the truck runs fine then ill be a happy camper, but I dont wanna waste my time putting it on if its gonna malfuntion.

scotts90ranger · 02-23-2011, 09:40 PM

it's all above the diaphragm, shouldn't change anything

kimcrwbr1 · 02-23-2011, 09:46 PM

All that matters is if it will hold vacuum pressure. Also check that the valve works good also. With no vacuum it should be all the way closed blow on both sides so you know it seals in both directions that way your testing the valve seal on top also. if you have or can get a hand vacuum pump then you can check that it opens and holds pressure in the diaphram. Make sure you put new gaskets made for the high temps or it will develop a vacuum leak and if it was me I would start looking for a new egr because there is not telling when a used one will fail and it is never at the right time.

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knucksfirst Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4X4 Used For: Getting me to work threw 3 feet of snow. Posts: 164 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (0)	Think I found my problem guys!!! Well was fooling around today trying to figure out why the truck isnt running properly. Theres no real way to explain it in words I have a video here to show. Ill also post some pics in a few mins. Heres the link to my video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MayxJNfA7R0
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t0x1k Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Somerdale, NJ Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.slo Class: 4x4 Used For: Keeping the wallet on a diet Posts: 611 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (2)	Yep, that looks like a problem to me. __________________ 1994 XLT \| 4.56 Dana 35/8.8 31 \| 35x12.5x15 BFG KM2 \| 5.5" suspension + 1.5" spacers + 3" body 1985 \| 302 v8 \| Tremec tko600 \| Torq thrust 2s
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02-23-2011, 06:27 PM	#5
mywhip Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Year: 2000 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 Class: 2WD Used For: casual Posts: 273 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (0)	I was hoping a cat, or squirrel was involved with this.. __________________ Need a new cd player? Click me for my ebay auction!
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02-23-2011, 08:06 PM	#7
Ranger Dave (B25) Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: RFD/BNA/PHT Year: '99 Make: Mazda Model: B2500 Engine: 2.5 Class: 2WD Street/offroad when hunting Used For: the same things you do Posts: 4,395 Rep Power: 37 iTrader: (1)	That's the new FLEGR valve. Floppy-EGR. Only found on certain models. Like yours, apparently... __________________ Dave '99 B2500 SE \| '98 JettaGLX \| '07 Saturn Vue V6 AWD Si vis pacem, para bellum Gun control means hitting center of mass. Baaarrrrrrraaaaaaaaaacck - the sound I make when I vomit.
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02-23-2011, 09:05 PM	#9
knucksfirst Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4X4 Used For: Getting me to work threw 3 feet of snow. Posts: 164 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (0)	Alright I just took a quick look and well the one I got to relplace it is kinda different, the top hole nozzel is in the middle and mine was on the side.. it still hooks up but does it work differently?? here is a picture THEY are the same size its just the angle I took the picture on.. im just worried because the hole on the top is in a different place so maybe it doesnt work the same inside? If its good then im ready to put her on and she if she runs!
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02-23-2011, 09:25 PM	#10
knucksfirst Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4X4 Used For: Getting me to work threw 3 feet of snow. Posts: 164 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (0)	If it dont hurt and the truck runs fine then ill be a happy camper, but I dont wanna waste my time putting it on if its gonna malfuntion.
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scotts90ranger Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem Oregon Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Turbo Class: 4x4 Used For: holding down the driveway Posts: 2,645 Rep Power: 32 iTrader: (1)	it's all above the diaphragm, shouldn't change anything __________________ converted to 4x4, turbo'd the 2.3, 6" lift with 35's and 5.13 gears! Send e-mail instead of PM, box full...
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02-23-2011, 09:46 PM	#12
kimcrwbr1 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: maplevalley WA Year: 1983 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.8l Class: 2WD street Used For: DD tow boat Posts: 4,649 Rep Power: 19 iTrader: (0)	All that matters is if it will hold vacuum pressure. Also check that the valve works good also. With no vacuum it should be all the way closed blow on both sides so you know it seals in both directions that way your testing the valve seal on top also. if you have or can get a hand vacuum pump then you can check that it opens and holds pressure in the diaphram. Make sure you put new gaskets made for the high temps or it will develop a vacuum leak and if it was me I would start looking for a new egr because there is not telling when a used one will fail and it is never at the right time. __________________ it takes a nickle to go first class when it stops hurting it will feel alot better
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