DIY EGR valve replacement on 61 plate 170 TDI
Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 2:18 pm
Hi All
A recent diagnostics test showed that i have a fault with my EGR valve, though what the fault was, was not specified. The (non dealer) VW specialist wants £700 to replace it. I don't want to pay that.
I have read online that people can remove them and clean them themselves, and i m considering having a go at this and wondered if anyone had any experience with this in terms of difficulty, i m a bit of a novice but used to 'tinker' with old cars.
Also, i cant say i m feeling any ill affects of this fault, she runs beautifully, so part of me is wondering why bother?
Thanks for any help
K
A recent diagnostics test showed that i have a fault with my EGR valve, though what the fault was, was not specified. The (non dealer) VW specialist wants £700 to replace it. I don't want to pay that.
I have read online that people can remove them and clean them themselves, and i m considering having a go at this and wondered if anyone had any experience with this in terms of difficulty, i m a bit of a novice but used to 'tinker' with old cars.
Also, i cant say i m feeling any ill affects of this fault, she runs beautifully, so part of me is wondering why bother?
Thanks for any help
K