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Hello there, since the weather is getting nicer and the emissions control test is coming up in a few months for my car, I want to make sure its in perfect condition! Not that I don’t think it will pass.. Anyways, I have a 1998 Honda Civic HX. I would like to remove the EGR valve, clean that up a bit and replace the gasket. I would also like to remove the EGR plate but that involves taking the fuel injectors out and replacing the o rings. After cleaning the plate and the ports, I’ll be getting a new gasket for the plate but would I also have to get new o rings for the fuel injectors if it is necessary to remove them? If so, what lube do you recommend for the injector o rings? I’ve heard gasoline, silicone grease, motor oil, Vaseline, KY jelly, automatic transmission fluid, etc, etc. I would imagine ETCG would use a thin layer of silicone paste? Also, Is there anything I should know before performing this job of cleaning the EGR? Thank you all very much!
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I’d replace the o-rings. They’re out, might as well replace them with new ones. And just use motor oil to lube them.
The o rings are fairly new… I actually had all my fuel injectors replaced about 5 months ago because my car started misfiring on cylinder #1 because the fuel injector was stuck open. I figured since they all had the same amount of life and the other 3 may not be far behind, I just had all of them replaced. But I might replace the o rings if I need to. Also, is it possible to take the EGR plate off without having to take the injectors out? Could i just get a 100 on a universal joint and take the bolts out and slide the plate off to the side?
This really isn’t the place for this type of question, it’s more for Premium Member stuff. That’s why I’m going to move it after I answer your question. As you’ll see in this video you don’t need to replace the ‘o’ rings. I also recommend using silicone paste to lubricate them when reinstalling them.
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