Thanks Dave, just had mine replaced by my local mechanic. £300 for the part and £120 labour. Kind of wish I’d tried myself now!
How common are EGR problems really?
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That’s not too bad! I’d of paid that, especially when I was halfway through the job with skinned knuckles and a metal gasket down my fingernail.
My coil light came on just as I was exiting the motorway to take a break after driving up the M40 & M6 on cruise control for about 2 hours. The light stayed on and the engine management wouldn't let the engine start. The problem was a fractured pipe, that was replaced but meant a night in the services and 10 days wait until the VW garage had a space to look at the problem and fix. Unfortunately the EML came on a week later on the M3 at Basingstoke, VW now believe an EGR flush is required, I asked if it would be better to replace the EGR but they seemed to indicate that this wouldn't address the problem in the long-term - not convinced. However common theme of constant motorway driving and cruise control?
Hi Dave - new
Hi Dave - newbie here. Looking at a T6 2017 SWB 102 that has 69k on clock. The private seller says new EGR was fitted under warranty Dec 20 for £900 odd. Should I be relieved that’s it’s done for the future (and hopefully no repeats) or worried that there may be other issues from the original failure? Views from all much appreciated. Trying to balance the excitement of entering T6 ownership with the worry over all the potential dramas that might be in the horizon!!
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I think it really depends of how it's used, short journeys and being left ticking over is how I see them getting blocked. Don't let the EGR put you off buying a T6!
Thanks so much. It will become the 2nd car (replacing TT - what am I doing??!!) so as much as there will be short journeys to shops etc it’ll become the weekend family car for outings into the great outdoors for adventures with the dog. Not forgetting the proper touring camping holidays to replace having to take a massive tent and 2 cars!
Out of interest - what do you consider a short/long journey ?
I’m not so sure. It’s closed in those situations. Try blowing down a tube where the end is blocked.
Short journey is typically considered as one where the van is not up to temp for upto half the journey. Short journeys fill the dpf quicker, but the egr is closed at tick over, when cold, and under acceleration. Egr opens under steady state conditions, so mainly long motorway journeys.
Many thanks for your help!
A lot of egr issues are because the egr is clogged with a mixture of soot and oil from the crankcase products being vented into the air intake system. There has been a lot of discussion on diesel forums about improvements being made with a crankcase breather oil catch tank. Once installed the egr only has the soot to deal with and therefore failures are reduced.
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I know this relates to petrol engines but the rationale is the same:
TSI oil catch can
Hello, I consider to install a catch can on my TSI CJKA engine. Struggeling to find a bolt on, do anyone have a advise? Can I use from a Golf TSI or similar? If yes, is it the Golf MK6 GTI?
For diesel engines:I know this relates to petrol engines but the rationale is the same:
TSI oil catch can
Hello, I consider to install a catch can on my TSI CJKA engine. Struggeling to find a bolt on, do anyone have a advise? Can I use from a Golf TSI or similar? If yes, is it the Golf MK6 GTI?www.t6forum.com
Oil Catch Can For Euro 6 Engines
I'd be interested to know if he does his own calibrations and if so, how he measures combustion temperature, EGT, NOx, soot etc. Normally it is just a dyno test which doesn't actually tell you anything about what is going on inside the engine. Having seen what goes into the design of engine...
This appears to be a popular solution
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MANN + HUMMEL ProVent 200 Oil Catch Can / Breather System
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Hello, new in the group. Had a T6 2.0 150hp DSG since 2019 (2nd hand at less than 10000 kms, build in 2018). About 2 years of dirty cooling system, and finally they replaced the EGR under warranty, but also the cylinder head, etc, the EGR is for me the initiator of many linked problems.
The new one is the 04L.131.512.CF, so the same as many of you, used as a repaired item, and also default on T6.1 I think.
I don’t find any feedback on this new piece, so please can you share your experiences since your replacements ?
The new one is the 04L.131.512.CF, so the same as many of you, used as a repaired item, and also default on T6.1 I think.
I don’t find any feedback on this new piece, so please can you share your experiences since your replacements ?
No idea on specifics, but my bus is a 204, 5 years old, 38,000 miles, does lots of short journeys and has never suffered any egr faults nor dpf blockages etc.
I've said before, but my routine is 5k oil/filter changers, always premium fuel BP/Shell/Texaco etc and every 3 or 4 tanks I put in some additives (Hydra).
I personally think this routine keeps my diesel van happy, keeping fingers crossed I don't curse myself
I've said before, but my routine is 5k oil/filter changers, always premium fuel BP/Shell/Texaco etc and every 3 or 4 tanks I put in some additives (Hydra).
I personally think this routine keeps my diesel van happy, keeping fingers crossed I don't curse myself
Out of interest do you mean premium fuel as in the brands themselves (as stated) or the higher priced Utlimate/supreme diesel?No idea on specifics, but my bus is a 204, 5 years old, 38,000 miles, does lots of short journeys and has never suffered any egr faults nor dpf blockages etc.
I've said before, but my routine is 5k oil/filter changers, always premium fuel BP/Shell/Texaco etc and every 3 or 4 tanks I put in some additives (Hydra).
I personally think this routine keeps my diesel van happy, keeping fingers crossed I don't curse myself
Or maybe both?!
Sorry, yes should have been more specific, the higher priced juice with additives such as V Power/Ultimate etc.
I think the lower grade diesel is the same no matter where you buy it from, be it supermarkets or retail petrol stations.
No point buying the good stuff on lease vehicles or something you plan to punt on in a year or two, but mine's a keeper.
I think the lower grade diesel is the same no matter where you buy it from, be it supermarkets or retail petrol stations.
No point buying the good stuff on lease vehicles or something you plan to punt on in a year or two, but mine's a keeper.
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