Thread: EGR Valve Replacement on 2010 TDV8

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

only if you TRIM the tails!!

Is there a protocol for trimming? One inch from the end or what? Shall I leave them long until the facts are written in stone?

Mate. Get a tensioning trimming tool for cable ties. It'll change your life You can get decent ones for under $20, and no more 'cat scratches.

Originally Posted by rar110

And let us know how you find it. I'm one of a few lonely voices who was very satisfied with this product.

Mine have been on for a month or two. No discernible difference to the way it runs.

So how do we feel about a big hole in the inlet manifold? I feel sick.

I’ve heard of a cracked manifold. I’ve read about one owner doing a DIY repair.

This is a big hole about 1" square. Maybe cracked manifolds end up as a hole if they're not found in time.

That’s bad. I’ve never heard of that. I think a crack will put it into limp mode.

Hole in manifold turned out to be BIGGER than I first thought when everything was moved out of the way.

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New manifold from England was cheaper than a second hand one from here in Australia. (Go figure) Only problem was the 2 week delay. Luckily we have a couple of other cars to choose from. My wife has a BMW X5 TD (oldy but a goody) and I have a Saab Convertible (cheap toy).
I went to see Mick today and he showed me the EGR and it's easy to see why the manifold was burnt. The EGR itself was only 1/2 there.

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The engine has no death rattles so we're thinking the offending bit either burnt out over time or passed out through the burnt hole in the manifold.
Mick's made a couple of blanking plates....

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.......which will be used plus the emulators and hopefully "Bob's your auntie's live in lover."
He'll be working on it over the weekend so with any luck I'll have it back next week and I can report the results.
Wish me luck.