Hi there. Great video. I have the same engine and have recently noticed that my EGR is the dreaded one that apparently can cause aluminium/coolant to get into the engine. My van has 110k and I’m thinking I better get it sorted ASAP. Would a delete be an option? If not what sort of price would you charge for this? Rough idea would be great! Thanks 👍🏻
Hi Tim. EGR delete is rarely a good idea. Cooler failure is quite rare and overhyped on the forums from our experience. More common is excessive oil consumption due to bottom end wear. Are you using much engine oil ?
@@aasilencersltd hi, thanks a lot for the reply. My engine uses no oil at all - well next to no oil from my experience so far. I’ve had it 18 months and apart from some clutch/dmf issues it’s been totally solid. I’ve been doing a lot of reading about the cfca engine and the oil cooler and it’s made me panic a bit! Half of me thinks, if it’s still using no oil at 110k, it’s probably not had the issue, but as we’re hoping to keep the van for a long time, I wanted to remove any potential future failure via the EGR cooler. A new EGR set up would be ideal, but it’s a lot of dosh, so I’m hoping there’s an alternative
@@TTPDrums It sounds like you have a good example then. Realistically you are into a substantial sum to replace the EGR unit on a BiTDi, the assembly and associated items are almost £1000 + VAT. We have replaced them previously as a preventative measure and also for EGR flow issues. If you would like a full quote then simply email us your details including vehicle reg to info@aasilencers.com and we will price it specific to your vehicle.
@@aasilencersltd Thank you. I’ll have a good think about the best way forward. I’d kick myself in the future if it did end up with more serious damage. I have been quoted for an electronic EGR delete via an ECU remap. I can’t help but think it might be the way forward in the short term until I have the funds to get the original unit replaced and then remap back to standard. I spent 2 grand on a clutch and dual mass flywheel last year...long story but only did the clutch, then DMF failed, so another new clutch with DMF was needed. I was given bad advice. I’ll never do that again!!! I’m trying to avoid any big expense in the near future, but I will get the EGR replaced at some point in the future. Thanks again for the advice. I really appreciate it. I’ll certainly be in touch when I can look at the EGR replacement job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@TTPDrums no problem at all. If you are considering a software modification then make sure you go to a reputable company. We see so many vehicles that have had a poor tune applied that have multiple issues especially when they are DPF or SCR equipped.
Does this replace the old oil filter? Or is it still existing? I have this on my T5 transporter and wondering if I have to locate the older style oil filter in my engine bay as I can only find this oil filter
Hi @aasilencers . Great video . I'm going to look at a vw transporter 180 sportline btid . You've probably answered a 1000 times but how do you know if the vehicle won't have this issue ? Its a 2014 plate 36000 miles on clock . Thank you for any info Mike
Thank you guys. From research my EGR is one known to cause issues so I'll budge in for a replacement. And possibly not blanking it off as I'm sure that's not a great idea.
@@stephenwilliams7056 blanking it off it not a good idea. It's designed to be there and will also make it illegal for road use as you're tampering with the emission system. These are a great van but the EGR system isn't brilliant and the engines love to use oil.
Is the fact they use oil down to a compression issue or just this engine in general? I'm most likely replace the EGR anyway but have heard horror stories of the engine compression being low. Cheers
Thank you so much for this video.
Great video , very few show this detail on bitdi ,thanks
Hi, what codes and symptoms were you getting for this fault? Thanks, I’m struggling with one at the moment 🙈
My turn now 😅
BTW, did u took out the bumper?
Hi there. Great video. I have the same engine and have recently noticed that my EGR is the dreaded one that apparently can cause aluminium/coolant to get into the engine. My van has 110k and I’m thinking I better get it sorted ASAP.
Would a delete be an option? If not what sort of price would you charge for this? Rough idea would be great!
Thanks 👍🏻
Hi Tim.
EGR delete is rarely a good idea.
Cooler failure is quite rare and overhyped on the forums from our experience.
More common is excessive oil consumption due to bottom end wear.
Are you using much engine oil ?
@@aasilencersltd hi, thanks a lot for the reply. My engine uses no oil at all - well next to no oil from my experience so far. I’ve had it 18 months and apart from some clutch/dmf issues it’s been totally solid. I’ve been doing a lot of reading about the cfca engine and the oil cooler and it’s made me panic a bit! Half of me thinks, if it’s still using no oil at 110k, it’s probably not had the issue, but as we’re hoping to keep the van for a long time, I wanted to remove any potential future failure via the EGR cooler. A new EGR set up would be ideal, but it’s a lot of dosh, so I’m hoping there’s an alternative
@@TTPDrums It sounds like you have a good example then.
Realistically you are into a substantial sum to replace the EGR unit on a BiTDi, the assembly and associated items are almost £1000 + VAT.
We have replaced them previously as a preventative measure and also for EGR flow issues.
If you would like a full quote then simply email us your details including vehicle reg to info@aasilencers.com and we will price it specific to your vehicle.
@@aasilencersltd Thank you. I’ll have a good think about the best way forward. I’d kick myself in the future if it did end up with more serious damage.
I have been quoted for an electronic EGR delete via an ECU remap. I can’t help but think it might be the way forward in the short term until I have the funds to get the original unit replaced and then remap back to standard.
I spent 2 grand on a clutch and dual mass flywheel last year...long story but only did the clutch, then DMF failed, so another new clutch with DMF was needed. I was given bad advice. I’ll never do that again!!! I’m trying to avoid any big expense in the near future, but I will get the EGR replaced at some point in the future.
Thanks again for the advice. I really appreciate it. I’ll certainly be in touch when I can look at the EGR replacement job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@TTPDrums no problem at all.
If you are considering a software modification then make sure you go to a reputable company.
We see so many vehicles that have had a poor tune applied that have multiple issues especially when they are DPF or SCR equipped.
Does this replace the old oil filter? Or is it still existing? I have this on my T5 transporter and wondering if I have to locate the older style oil filter in my engine bay as I can only find this oil filter
Yes it does.
This is a complete unit including oil filter, oil cooler, EGR valve and EGR cooler.
@@aasilencersltd Legend.
Hi @aasilencers . Great video . I'm going to look at a vw transporter 180 sportline btid . You've probably answered a 1000 times but how do you know if the vehicle won't have this issue ? Its a 2014 plate 36000 miles on clock .
Thank you for any info
Mike
Hi Mike.
At 36000 miles I would doubt you'll have any issues.
Most of the problems we see on these engines are above the 100000 mile mark.
Should I walk away from a 2012 180 with this engine in guys? Been offered one cheap trade deal and starts and drives great thanks for the video.
Not at all.
There's no reason to be overly concerned.
If you are worried about EGR cooler failure then budget for a replacement in with the deal.
Thank you guys. From research my EGR is one known to cause issues so I'll budge in for a replacement. And possibly not blanking it off as I'm sure that's not a great idea.
@@stephenwilliams7056 blanking it off it not a good idea.
It's designed to be there and will also make it illegal for road use as you're tampering with the emission system.
These are a great van but the EGR system isn't brilliant and the engines love to use oil.
Is the fact they use oil down to a compression issue or just this engine in general? I'm most likely replace the EGR anyway but have heard horror stories of the engine compression being low. Cheers
@@stephenwilliams7056 the bottom end wears over time. It's a well documented issue. The replacement units are now of a modified design