Member Since: 19 Jul 2005
Location: Walkabout
Posts: 628
I did put it in for a diagnosis as nothing on dash they came back with fuel system fault and EGRs but I was sceptical as I was the one that suggested EGR's.
I ordered EGR blanks today so will post result once complete. Beats the 790euro the dealer wanted to swap 2.
Can the fuel filter be done without a ramp?
thanks
29th Apr 2009 5:49 pm
timd3
Member Since: 30 Nov 2006
Location: Bucks
Posts: 250
A e!! Looks like I'm set to join the "Club EGR valve replacement" - got the MIL up and wifey took to dealer - ready to go in on Friday (all under warranty).
Only 31k on clock - but still, I guess better to get them sorted before the warranty expires next year!?
Any cases of re-occurence - or is it a case of once you've had em changed you're in the clear?? (He asked in the faint hope that he gets the answers he wants.....)
cheers, Tim2007 TDV6SE Auto Stornoway Grey - now sold...
More than just me have had two sets. First D3 MY07 had 2 sets in 51k miles"To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
12th May 2009 9:56 pm
Shrinky
Member Since: 05 Jul 2007
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 2515
Mines in tomorrow for new ones. Only done 38k.Global Warming.... I'm luvvin it
13th May 2009 9:34 am
quantumjohn
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: London
Posts: 349
10forcash has diagnosed one of my egr valves is stuck open. You'll definately know when they go becuase the performance and mpg is awful.
I'll just replace the one but I wonder how long before the other one goes, assuming they are the same age. There seems to be quite a few owners who are having them replaced in pairs.
John
14th May 2009 12:41 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10351
I had first one, then a few months later the other one fail. Blanked both off straight after the 2nd one went, that was 30k miles ago.
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Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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14th May 2009 1:04 pm
Wildrover
Member Since: 19 Jul 2005
Location: Walkabout
Posts: 628
I will be blanking mine as soon as I purchase some torx bits
Anyway my power loss is intermittent as is less prone to occur if I leave the fuel system to prime fully before starting cant explain it. Hopefully this will resolve it.
Question:
In the procedure to blank EGR's it calls to remove the spindle from the inlet butterfly valve, WHY?
Wild Rover, you've checked you don't have a split turbo hose? Fuel aside, what you're describing sounds awfully like a hose failure to me?I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
Question:
In the procedure to blank EGR's it calls to remove the spindle from the inlet butterfly valve, WHY?
Cheers
Matt
You need to remove the spindle to be able to slide the butterfly valve off it. The spindle is the refitted. Alternatively you can disconnect the spindle and valve from the actuator, and fix the butterfly in the open position.Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
14th May 2009 7:15 pm
disco_doozle
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Bree
Posts: 447
Bout a year ago I had a power loss.....put the Disco at the side of the road...restarted....drove off and all well...
Think I have to look into the Blanking-topics inhere... Disco 3 TDV6 Aut. 7 seat, Zambezi silver, Privacy glass, Rosen A9 DVD, Tow-kit, K&N airfilter, Frontrunner Windcheetah + 4xHella Comet 550, tailgate ladder, 5 breaklights , Performance BB6 17" + Duratracs 256/70R17, RLD Skid-plate, Traxide second battery setup, Lightguards, BAS EGR's blank kit, BAS Silicone hose, Black bonnet decal,
15th May 2009 11:50 am
quantumjohn
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: London
Posts: 349
My thinking is that if the egr's are blanked off, even if the egr valve get's stuck open you wouldn't notice it performance or mpg wise because there would be no open route for the exhaust gases into the inlet. There would be a small amount of disturbance to the exhaust gas flow though.
Is my thinking correct?
No disturbance to the exhaust flow with EGRs blanked Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
15th May 2009 7:19 pm
quantumjohn
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: London
Posts: 349
If that is the case then you could have 2 failed egr valves and never know because they are blanked.
That right? Has anyone experienced this?
John
15th May 2009 10:34 pm
Shrinky
Member Since: 05 Jul 2007
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 2515
No idea. Mine went and I didn't even notice Just a light on the dash and the dealer telling me I needed them replacing. Car drove the same as before. Maybe mine jammed shut.Global Warming.... I'm luvvin it
15th May 2009 10:39 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20840
If you have both EGRs blanked, and they both fail, you will never know about it. And saved yourself 5-600 quid in the process My D3 Build Thread
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e!! 
Looks like I'm set to join the "Club EGR valve replacement" - got the MIL up and wifey took to dealer - ready to go in on Friday (all under warranty).
, Performance BB6 17" + Duratracs 256/70R17, RLD Skid-plate, Traxide second battery setup, Lightguards, BAS EGR's blank kit, BAS Silicone hose, Black bonnet decal, 
