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non vw - do i need EGR valve
Posted: 02 Sep 2014, 18:50
by Sir Brixalot
Tried to get the egr off my car but it was solid and I couldn't shift it. Looking on tinterweb I can see that the easy option is to blank the egr valve off;so the question is would doing so cause any damage/poor(er) running to my 1.9 dci? any advised appreciated.
Re: non vw - do i need EGR valve
Posted: 02 Sep 2014, 19:10
by lloydy
Its blanked off on my 1.9tdi (fitted in my syncro) depending on the engine management system, it may throw a fault code.
On my engine (from a 1999 passat) its fine, you may lose a mpg or two but other than that the engine runs on cleaner air so all good.
Re: non vw - do i need EGR valve
Posted: 02 Sep 2014, 19:14
by Sir Brixalot
Cheers lloydy - just the answer I was hoping for!
Re: non vw - do i need EGR valve
Posted: 02 Sep 2014, 19:23
by 123-jn
Or as in my case on a Rover 45 and on a citroen 1.9 TD you may actually get a smidge more power and better fuel economy if the valve has been playing up. The rover improved 3 mpg and the citroen improved 5 mpg. Also less smoke and oil lasts longer!!!
Re: non vw - do i need EGR valve
Posted: 02 Sep 2014, 19:28
by Sir Brixalot
love it!
Re: non vw - do i need EGR valve
Posted: 03 Sep 2014, 07:13
by Jakemate
I heard that Renault diesel engines can overheat the turbo if you blank egr off, just double check.
Re: non vw - do i need EGR valve
Posted: 03 Sep 2014, 18:45
by Sir Brixalot
It had crossed my mind but I can't find anyone online reporting problems but thanks for the warning