What is EGR Solonoid on my 2003 model KJ 2.8 diesel CRD?

I think I know where it is, but could someone please tell the exact position, and perhaps in simple word what it does?
Should it be serviced / replaced at any mileage, there is a small filter at the bottom of it ?

My EGR Solenoid is silent most of the time, but when I have been on the for for a distance, when I then stop, this solenoid makes some loud watergurgling noise.

The EGR - is Exhaust Gas Recirculation - by recirculating a small about of exhaust gas - it dilutes the fresh air and reduces the amount of Nitrious Oxides produced - emission control.

The US diesels are 05-06 2.8l - so I'm not sure they're the same as the 03 export models - but this link has pictures of the EGR dissassembled. I don't have a diagram of where it's located.
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=12758&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

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2005 CRD
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http://www.vmmotori.it/uploads/doc/1162.pdf
Shows a picture set of the motor.

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2006 CRD Sport,
Born on 5-20-2006 @ 7:20pm
Jeep Green, Oil drain valve
Tow Package, Transmission skid plate
EHM2, ORM,
Current mileage 79,000.
Past Jeeps: 63 CJ5,
1994, 1995, 2000 Cherokee,
1995, 1997, 2003 Wrangler

It is not the EGR solenoid. It is something else )

But what ??
http://www.krovoll.net/mystical.jpg

It is the left hose that is kind of "lose" and gives a sparkling noise when I have been out driving.[/img]

That is your turbo boost solenoid with the filter cartridge at the bottom.
The filter allows air in to reduce the amount of vacuum, as required.
This is straight from the factory service manual, a little long but explains the function fully...
"Engine vacuum is supplied by the internal mechanical vacuum pump. Vacuum for the turbocharger actuator operation is supplied from the tee at the power brake booster. Vacuum is supplied to the boost pressure reservoir. The reservoir supples vacuum to the reservoir solenoid. The solenoid supplies vacuum to the booster solenoid, and the boost solenoid supplies vacuum to the (turbo) actuator. When the engine is running battery positive voltage is supplied to the reservoir solenoid. The solenoid closes and allows vacuum to the boost pressure solenoid which modulates it’s operation in accordance to the pulse width signal supplied by the ECM. The boost pressure solenoid supplies vacuum to the (turbo) actuator or removes to atmosphere through the filter. Once the ignition is turned off, the reservoir solenoid closes to prevent vacuum reservoir bleed down."

OK!

Does this require some maintenance? Should I change the filter?

I am a bit worried about the gurgling/ sparkling noise after driving trip, perhapse nothing to worry about?

Probably doesn't need changed. You may try bleeding the air out of the filter housing. Mine was getting rather noisy, and I got a bunch of air out of there. It was still running OK, but it sure quieted up some after the bleeding.

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2006 Sport CRD

Could the Aztecs have known, that in 2012 after a 4 year experiment, our country would cease to exist?

Not sure but is this not the filter that is supposed to be replaced at regular intervals? The manual refers to it I believe as the boost sensor filter. Replace at 15,000? miles intervals.

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It's got a CRD, sweet! (KJ Newbie since 2002!)
- KJ 14 mpg replaced with WK 28 mpg
- OEM hitch and OEM tow harness added
- Reese Pilot brake controller

Hey KJ79, I grew up (11-16yrs old)living in Walnut Grove .... 204th and Telegraph Trail....That area has grown like crazy.

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Feb/2006 Silver Sport 4x4 CRD