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A6 2.0TDi EGR cleaning - I found this?

dodzy · 2014-04-01 10:05:27

Following a service on above, I decided to whip off the EGR valve for a cleaning. Wasn't too bad but cleaned it anyway. However, the flap in the smaller port which has the shaft running through it is not tight. Is there supposed to be movement between the shaft and the flap ? I've arrowed the issue in the pic. Looks like…

01-04-2014 10:05am

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Following a service on above, I decided to whip off the EGR valve for a cleaning. Wasn't too bad but cleaned it anyway. However, the flap in the smaller port which has the shaft running through it is not tight. Is there supposed to be movement between the shaft and the flap ? I've arrowed the issue in the pic. Looks like it was originally a solid connection but there is definite movement between the 2 parts

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Would something like JB Weld be worth a shot prior to changing the entire unit ?

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