EGR flexi-pipe: Exhaust Fumes In Cab, Hissing From Engine Bay.
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Just got van back from dealers, they replaced a Erg hose and the latching mechanism for the sliding door. Not as serious as first thought.
If by EGR Hose, you mean the metal flexi-hose on the back of the EGR like mine in the picture, then this is a very common problem. I'm on my 3rd, but I have seen that they've modified the new batch, so you should be ok now.
Hi all I have t6 204 on a 67 plate noticed exhaust smells in the cab and hissing outside like split exhaust sounds like shit so I heard a few people on here saying cheap replacement from tps easy job etc so I went to Vw ordered a new part got hit with £146 for replacement with gaskets and new bolts lad said they have re engineered it new design seems unfair I had to fit the bill when they no about the problem.
Van back to normal now took me about a hour to fit very fiddly if you don’t have miniature hands ill
Put picture up of cracked pipe
Van back to normal now took me about a hour to fit very fiddly if you don’t have miniature hands ill
Put picture up of cracked pipe
Mate, these pipes are under £20 with the metal gaskets from TPS. I'm on my 3rd and as mentioned, it's a very common problem. They seem to crack around every 50k on my 2017 204.
The improved design has more fins on the expanding part, but there is no way it should of cost £146. I'd be popping back and asking why a previous part that was less than £20 is now £146, when it's still the same part, albeit slightly improved. (apparently)
I am just about to have my rear pipe changed (under warranty) its just over 50K VW Assist have gone to get one .
Do you mind sharing the cost? If not too expensive might be worth a pre-emptive change (rather than fail at an in-opportune moment)!
Ian
Ian
How this pipe isn't subject to a safety recall is beyond me.
I was just thinking the same, @Pauly ?? set of 2 (front and rear)
That's the modified pipe. Mine were 2 of the older style. I was trying to be clever by buying 2 spares, but then VW modified the pipe.
Anybody can report a safety defect, perhaps if there were multiple reports VW would be forced to make a recall?!How this pipe isn't subject to a safety recall is beyond me.
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Not sure I understand - is the new one in the picture £90+vat or £31?
