Andy 92 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Hi All, I'm looking for help as I have a p1412 code (egr frozen) and my fiesta 1.6 econetic mk7.5 2014 seems a bit sluggish and doesn't seem to be returning the same economy it was last year. I was averaging high 50s around town now im in the mid 40s, the car also seems like its losing boost pressure and a bit "flat". The car is at 91k. Anyway, I removed the fuel filter to get to the egr. Removed 2 bolts from the top of the egr valve, but couldn't for the life of me get the thing out! I tried for an hour, yanking on the thing, even hit it with a piece of wood and a hammer on the cone shaped side (looks like a k&n filter), and managed to budge it about 1cm to the side, but not even a mm upward and out. I'm guessing its clogged to death with soot and possibly welded itself in. I've thought about blanking and remapping, but with a dpf, that option becomes less appealing, and I'm not a fan of removing or gutting DPFs, nor do I like the idea of deviating from OEM spec unless absolutely necessary. Has Anybody had any luck removing their EGR specifically on the 1.6tdci 95 mk7.5 and does anybody know something I don't, e.g. another bolt I've missed or a hidden clamp I never noticed. Another problem is, since I gave up ive replaced the fuel filter and I'm reluctant to remove again due to the self priming nature of this model (how I miss my pump düse VW). I would consider tackling it again next summer if anyone could shed light on this problem. Other than a pry bar strategically placed or driving around with a straight through exhaust, a blank and a remap, I cant see a remedy for my wheezy choked engine. Any help appreciated thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterTechTip Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 You are correct in saying they seize themselves in. The way I get them out unfortunately requires a ramp, but I get under the car with a long pry bar and hammer the underneath of it to free it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 92 Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Thanks for the reply. Thats a good shout! I wonder if I could jack my car up and give this a go or would it still be too low to the ground? Would I need to replace the gasket after removing. I suppose it cant hurt to have one on hand. I'm glad its not just me being soft. Tried for ages and no luck. A pry bar and a big hammer it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterTechTip Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Try it and find out I guess, best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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