As part of the job to replace my thermostat, the intake had to come apart, and thought i would give it all a good clean out. There was loads of carbon build up, quite sticky like tar. Im thinking about taking the intake manifold off and doing the same. Not a job i want to repeat down the line.
This is the entry to the manifold:
EGR Valve:
After:
Butterfly valve:
After:
This is the entry to the manifold:

EGR Valve:


After:

Butterfly valve:


After:

