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The back-pressure controlled EGR valve operates only when exhaust pressure is high enough to close a vacuum bleed port. Manifold vacuum then pulls the valve open, allowing exhaust gases to enter the intake manifold. When exhaust back pressure drops, the bleed port is opened, intake vacuum bleeds off, and the valve closes.

Fig 1: Le Car Back Pressure EGR Valve
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