Hi Guys,

Just got a 2011 1.6tdci titanium X

Id like to whip the ear valve off and give it a good clean.

Is there a guide on how to take it off please?

Matt

BUMP!!

Anyone please?? surely someone must know how to do it!

2 bolts and the connector from the info I have, one bolt to the right as you look at it, and other at rear , both bolts vertical indirection. Torx t30 is bolt head

This is for the MK2 with the same engine.

Might give you an idea of where it is:

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/42915-guide-fitting-egr-blanking-plate-16tdci-engine/

Its nothing like the mk2

Its nothing like the mk2

Same engine, so I assumed it would be the same...?

Clearly not, lol.

Nope, its called progress . Lol but to be fair ive not seen any mk3 with egr issues. ........ so far. Ha ha

No, i saw that Mk2 post and it didn't help me.

Mines down on power so i wanted to give it a clean

A dirty EGRV should not affect power output significantly as it's closed when power is demanded, as it is at idle.

Maybe a good idea to run some diesel Forte, or BG244 or Archoil through the system over several tankfuls of decent diesel such as Shell V power or similar

What about a Terraclean? Anyone tried it?

Terraclean can help & it's widely acclaimed.

What sort of journeys does your car do mileage wise ?

No, i saw that Mk2 post and it didn't help me.

Mines down on power so i wanted to give it a clean

Is engine light on, or can you get a code reader to see if theres any dtc's

I would leave well alone unless theres a definate fault with egr.

No lights on no.

Mainly do short wish journeys, maybe 20miles.

Not many long runs.

Might look into terra clean then

I'm thinking DPF with that mileage.

Has the fan been running a lot, burbley exhaust note?

Diesels don't like lots of short journeys with no long runs to clear them out.

When was fuel filter last changed?

Not sure on fuel filter change , bought it from main dealer so assumed they did it for my collection.

DPF already? only down 33k, !Removed! DPF!

Dont assume anything. Lol

Not that it has necessarily failed, only that it might be partially blocked.

It might just need a long run and Italian tune up.

Without sounding silly, whats an italian tuneup?

Thashing hard

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_tuneup

+ 1 on the above 3 comments

 

A thrashing is what every diesel craves :) - several high engine revolution journeys for at least 30 minutes every week

 

Change the fuel filter a.s.a.p. too

Ok guys Ill change the fuel filter, get some Forte in it and give it a damn good thrashing.

Is fuel filter easy diy change?

Yep, diy job, but you will need to prime the filter with fuel preferably with a primer pump, tools required are 8mm socket, and torx 15 screwdriver or bit.

Am I right thinking this egr valve is mounted sideways?