Member Since: 24 Jan 2014
Location: Sarf Laandaan
Posts: 26
EGR Valves - blank, replace, ignore?
Just had a service on my 2005 2.7TDV6 and fault codes showed both EGR valves are on their way out - showing increased voltages on both. Whilst I'm a reasonably competant mechanic, a knackered back doesn't allow me to do a lot of work at the moment - and probably not for a while and TBH the days of spending whole days doing very fiddly and inaccessible jobs doesn't appeal anymore. But the £500ish cost of getting both replaced by a garage isn't an option atm.
Is it worth blanking them as that appears somewhat easier and what benefit does it bring? (No DPF fitted according to the VIN) Or should I just ignore it and not worry about it?
I'm going to do the MAP sensor clean this week and I'll give the two stroke oil a run as well, but I know these won't help the EGR's.
I've read various threads on this and there seems to be some conflicting advice.
Cheers.
28th Feb 2014 10:21 pm
sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2990
On a 2005 model get them blanked without a doubt the best way forward.
28th Feb 2014 10:26 pm
sputnixb51
Member Since: 23 Apr 2013
Location: Morayshire
Posts: 833
As Sean 471 says.
28th Feb 2014 10:31 pm
Stooby2
Member Since: 24 Jan 2014
Location: Sarf Laandaan
Posts: 26
Thanks guys - will the failing EGR's cause any warning lights over time?
And does anyone know anywhere near Croydon that can do the blanking? Otherwise I will have a go myself if I can reach far enough into the engine bay.
28th Feb 2014 10:38 pm
scooby driver
Member Since: 02 Jan 2011
Location: London
Posts: 145
I have the same issue and have ordered a blanking kit from Bell Autos - was thinking of replacing them both as I like to keep things original but the cost of the parts was much greater
28th Feb 2014 11:34 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20793
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 751
I blanked my 2005 disco a couple of years ago and no negative side effects at all.
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28th Feb 2014 11:47 pm
Arctic Monkey
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: South
Posts: 53
Anyone in beds/cams that can block them on a 2005?
1st Mar 2014 9:10 am
Cellerdweller
Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: Macclesfield
Posts: 1315
Blank them as others say . There an easy job to do and there is no heavy work involved whatsoever You're not afraid of the dark are you ?
1st Mar 2014 9:19 am
Arctic Monkey
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: South
Posts: 53
I'm not handy with screwdriver let alone blank a egr valves lol
I've had no faults come up but seems best to get it done.
Come on who wants to do it for me please??
1st Mar 2014 9:23 am
Stooby2
Member Since: 24 Jan 2014
Location: Sarf Laandaan
Posts: 26
Well what a result! Did the MAP sensor today and noticed there were no EGR pipes where they should be. Looked up the BAS blanking instructions and it looks like one of their kits has been fitted already by a previous owner. Nice!
1st Mar 2014 6:41 pm
fishinmad
Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: St Ives
Posts: 877
Did mine about 6 years ago, never had a problem, its the best way to deal the pesky EGRs Club Narpy Torch
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1st Mar 2014 6:48 pm
geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
Posts: 8531
Arctic Monkey wrote:
I'm not handy with screwdriver let alone blank a egr valves lol
I've had no faults come up but seems best to get it done.
Come on who wants to do it for me please??
best fill in your profile and let us know what year D3 you have
1st Mar 2014 9:33 pm
Arctic Monkey
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: South
Posts: 53
Oh sorry, it's a 2005 model
2nd Mar 2014 1:12 am
Kingmav66
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