On my Lexus diesel the bloody EGR was solid with suit. Its a fine needle that sticks. I used methylated spirits (works really well to remove carbon) and a scraper and electric toothbrush, don't bend the needle! It will make your car run smoother and avoid puffs of smoke coming from exhaust when you apply throttle, that;s my experience anyhow.
Except for some soot on the valve, there should be no reduction in its intended job performance. I believe this was still fully functional and did not require cleaning at this point in time.
@@gregtaylor6146 Your'e right Greg! Just had to ask him what the bloody thing was and it turns out to have been a Citroen PICASSO not a Passat. Two hours of removing one thing after another, never again! Four clips on my Ford Ranger air filter box and it's out.
@@kevinmothers904 - Fair enough my friend, forgive me, I clearly had a rush of pedantry to the head when I made that comment, I'd probably just read some depressing news article and felt unwarrantedly empowered. All the Best, Greg
How many times a week do you re-torque the bolts you've done this to? Use CRC Freeze-Off and instead of letting your bolts vibrate loose, it shrinks the bolt you spray it on and releases it from the threads.
I use never seize or the knockoff cheaper one, permatex anti-sieze, on everything. I never have problems getting difficult bolts out. I wish they would put that on from the factory!
I find your videos really helpful :>) I replaced my EGR valve on my 2010 E92 N47 2.0 diesel just recently. The EGR valve is a different type and it was a pig to get out. Both torx heads sheered and needed to be drilled and extracted out. The OEM replacement EGR value part had longer coolant pipes that fouled the cooler so ended-up having to shorten and file to ensure a fix. One of them snapped and left part of the pipe in one of the EGR valve coolant canals so that needed to be extracted out too. The interference fit of the EGR value and the exhaust manifold is very tight so ended-up using some copper grease to ease fitment. All sorted now thank goodness. Your videos gave a great step by step guidence.
By way of an update: the OEM EGR valve I fitted isn't OEM after all. It looks original but sadly seems to be an imitation. It is failing after just over one month of problem free motoring. The fault codes that my cheap mobile phone app (Torque Pro) can detect comprise 1) Insufficient gas flow detected from EGR valve 2) EGR valve stuck open 3) EGR valve stuck closed (yes really). As a consequence, the engine has stalled a few times and can idle rough at times. Disconnecting the EGR valve electrical connector triggers the engine management light in the dash but has eliminated the stalling and rough idling so far. This suggests to me that the EGR valve is operating outside of it's expected operating parameters (or at least it's electrics are communicating that to the ECM or PCM maybe?). The ERG valve will need to the replaced with a BMW original part I suspect. That'll teach me not to try and cheap skate on eBay with procuring some junk intimation part.
EGR looks really clean even before removal - You should see mine in Vauxhall's 2.0DTi with 180k miles on clock after year on short distances ;) One plus: EGR in this engine is on top of intake - so only engine cover removal is needed to acces (and two screw positioned upwards)
Hi I just wanted to take the time to say thanks for uploading the video I have a 118 Diesel and with the help of your video and 1.5 tins of Mr Muscle later i have a clean cooler and EGR valve. All went back together with a few cuts on my hands but am pleased to say engine management light is out and staying out. Hopefully no leaks but early days at the moment for that. Thanks once again what many people on youtube has forgotten is more than I know on cars. Many Thanks once again & keep up the good work. PS looking for a Red Leather set of full internals for 3 door if you happen to know of any.
I take my EGR valve off annually, I fill it with Carb cleaner & leave it overnight, clean off & reinstall. I also clean the galleries before replacing.
Better still remove the EGR valve and blank it off. Remove the swirl flaps. Cut open the DPF filter housing, remove it and weld it up again. Then install a custom map into the ECU et voila a full power BMW.
Disconnected the EGR vacuum hose from on my E92 320d N47 engine and done about 300km. So far no engine lights have popped up and I have to mention I have not remapped the ECU. Noticeable gain in power and MPG. Dont forget to seal the vacuum hose using a screw or something.
Hey George another nice thing to do is replace the alternator pulley with an AOP one. Along with changing just the controller instead of the whole alternator. 60 pound fix total.
Having similar problem with my f10 dpf pressure too high, charging pressure too low and air temperature sensor. cleaned the inlet manifold and found a broke rubber between the cooler and manifold. Problems all started when it was recalled for egr cooler.
I have a 2004 renault scenic 1.9dci . I just inserted a blocking plate to the egr rendering it surpluses to requirement no problems just some peace of mind.
Cheers George, ill need to do this on mine at some point but will order new bolts and a gasket before hand :). I always find carb cleaner also works great on removing carbon deposites
Nice video even though I have not got a BMW yet alone a Diesel, I prefer petrol cars. but still a enjoyable video to watch everything explained to a Tee.
For anyone with an e92 there's an etorx screw to be removed from the back of the air intake pipe. Not sure what size as i didn't get to remove it. Wish I'd known before taking off the bottom clip, top of the pipe and cracking the crank case breather hose!🙃
My bmw 120d (65 plate) was supposed to go in for the EGR recall which bmw never told me about. The engine caught on fire last week and they’re investigating atm. I’m sure they know it’s because the egr malfunctioned and caused the engine to set on fire since they’ve given me a brand new 71 plate 5 series courtesy for the next 3 months.
I have a 2012 bmw x3(f25) 2.0d. N47 engine. I was driving the other day the car started jerking for a few seconds and then went into limp mode with a drivetrain message on the idrive. It was still ok to drive but with a loss of power. Once i switched off the engine and restarted it 5 mins later the warning had gone and the car drove normal again....the following day it happened again. I checked errors with my code reader and it gave 2 faults to do with the egr valve. Drove it for 2 days after this with no errors or warnings but I'm sure it will pop up again soon. Do you think I need to do the remove and clean and replace on mine?
Thanks for your info video 👍 Currently trying to find a mechanic that wants to change my rocker cover gasket as it’s weeping on exhaust side and once engine/ exhaust is hot, begins smoking as the oil makes its way onto exhaust manifold. Several indie guys don’t want to touch it as they say they’re afraid of breaking injectors 😞
Good range of videos George .. but your close focusing sections are so frustrating. Would recommend putting your hand behind object you’re holding in front of camera as most times it’s completely blurry. 👍
When i press the valve in and plug the vacuum hole with my finger, the valve moves and it only has a little vacuum left when relase the finger. Doest that means valve is leaking?
I did mine then looked inside the inlet and had to buy a spare inlet manifold because it was so clogged up. And had to clean out all the inlet ports on the engine. Can't belive how much these clog up.
Ah over cleaner, this reminds me of cleaning the variable vane turbo on a mk4 golf tdi, I emptied half a can into the turbo, left it for half an hour then drove the car. It was a good temporary fix as it did get rid of some of the carbon build up. I am looking to do an egr delete on my car in due course, a good clean sounds like a fine option for now.
You 100% need to use a vacuum pump attached to the actuator to move the veins while doing this, a lot of people skip the vacuum pump part and it doesn't work
Hi George, Quick question, just bought a E91 and the pipe you called a crank case breather pipe, has tape around it I'm assuming to stop some kind of leak, would this tape affect the egr valve and bring up error codes, I currently have codes for egr showing. Maybe a change of this pipe is my answer? Many thanks
Hey George, Do you delete DPF as soon as you delete EGR or do you wait it have a problem. For what I've searched, EGR is essential for DPF regeneration. It's that correct? Thanks for sharing your experience.
For the uninitiated, the original brand of the EGR valve for the car in the video is Pierburg. Cost of the valve in BMW 245 euros. Price on AutoDoc 144.70 euros. Obviously we are talking about a new valve.
@@GeorgeAusters I watch alot of your videos but I'm a complete novice and this is my only car F30 320D N47 so not really up for potentially getting something wrong. The car is coming close to 65K and I think it's going to some lifetime fluids changed for transmission and rear diff plus a engine oil service. Garage will be happy...
Are you, "moved" egr, tottaly from that "box" where is live egr ? Sorry for my disaster english. Moved, i think , like you move dpf from system, and, is this possible to do ? Thank you for answer me :)
After cleaning, my car is running very bad. I have to rev the car for a couple of minutes until it can drive stable. My egr is slightly different than yours 118d n47 2010. Is there a way I can just disconnect vacume limes so I can drive the car again until I can rectify the problem
I hate allen bolts! I can't get mine out, I tried hammering on a slightly smaller one after the correct size didn't work. I guess I'll have to find someone to weld a nut on? If anyone has another fix please 🙏 let me know
Hi I, m getting egr valve codes coming up on my 325d m sport 2011 lci N57, if I replace the egr valve will I need to recode it to the car or will it be a plug and play so to speak.
George, I'm going to make a start on this on mine. I regret not doing it once I discovered the engine light that keeps going on and off. Scan said egr. However yesterday on the roundabout I dropped to 2nd gear and floored it to 40mph, the car when bang! As if pressure built up and blew out the exhaust. Car then went on to half engine power mode. Parked up had a look couldn't see nothing. Got to my location with half a power doing 30mpg. I discovered the manifold actuator "arm popped off" the bang was it didn't open the swirl flaps and pressure built up. So causing the arm to come off. Now I've glued the accuator arm back on. Feels like the small metal clip that holds the spinning bit is lost for ever. Should I clean the egr cooler aswell? Since I am cleaning the egr itself.
@@GeorgeAusters oh I already fitted one in April. Stupid of me not cleaning the egr aswell. The egr in the winter has been playing up. I found out the big intercooler pipe from the anti-shutter valve came off even when I stuck it with gorilla tape. The bang was from that pipe. Ivd cleaned the egr today. Didn't look to bad for a 148k mile car. I think the egr cooler may be the problem. Scan tool said egr. That's about it.
Ich habe genau rechtig wie du das Agrventil gereinigt,aber nächste Tag hat das Auto wieder ein Fehlercode 0401 angemeldet,,,das passiert wenn ich volllast gefahren bin. kann sein das Agrventil defekt ist? Hat jemand die Lösung
Hi George , I have the same engine and I want to remap, but I'm wondering if I remove the EGR valve, the DPF will be removed, but I don't know if I should remove the EGR, What do you think? Greetings
Hi georges, thanks for your support. Have you characteristics of the screws of the egr valve. M5 ? what lengh if we must change it by stainless steel ?
@@GeorgeAusters thanks for replying 🙏 I read a couple of articles that mentioned plugging the car in to something called ISTA so you can set adaptations after installation of the new egr and also other people saying no need do anything so just a little confused as to what's best or nesseccary.
I thought if you remove the egr and dpf your car is illegal to use on the road George correct me if I'm wrong my car would be tter of without them but what the emissions like and penalty if you get caught?
EGR removable is usually undetectable. Same for DPF if you open it hallow it out and weld it back up again when fitted the MOT tester cannot see the welds and isn’t allowed to go looking so Aslong as it’s visible and looks factory it’ll pass
Question people ... my dpf was modified before I brought the car.. basically my question is if my dpf has been drilled out and I'm getting that funny blocked dpf smell could it be my egr valve causing that same smell? Any info would be great m.o.t in 2 weeks and don't want it falling on emissions..
Question, the first front section that you removed, the one before the air filter box do you have both holes cut or just one, I'm asking because my mechanic lost mine and found me another one with just only one hole cut, but I remember mine with both of them cut open
My e90 320D has a different type of EGR valve, it's not round like the one in the video, anyway after removing both bolts I cannot separate the egr, its completely seized, tried mallets and hammers and alot of brute force but still no joy, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Great video as always George. Where is the 760Li? Did I miss something? I just did the Guibo/Flex Disc on mine and centre bearing and centering sleeve but it did not cure my downshift clang so it is in a local gearbox specialist here in Kyiv, being fixed. Will let you know what they found and cost of repair soon ...
Hi. Thank you for posting the video, although it might be obvious to some I did find the part about giving the valve a knock for removal useful as I was scratching my head for a while after removing the two bolts. I also have the N47 engine in my BMW 1 series (120d). On cold start-up I have a rough idle, the revs bounce up and down between 800-950rpm for just over a minute before then staying at a set idle rpm. When the engine has been driven and allowed to get warm this doesn’t occur. Do you happen to have any idea(s) what this fault could be due to please, if it is a fault? Kind Regards, David.
@@verdej2057 Thank you for the reply. I replaced my glow plug module but still have the issue of the rough idle on cold start. I’m considering getting the glow plugs changed but as you might know this comes with a risk. I’m not sure what else it could be, perhaps I’ll get it checked over by a BMW specialist.
@@David-xx9cp i replaced the glow plug too so i could of been that, they had heavy build up on them and one had actually melted the tip of an injector so that had to be replaced too. Before seeing a specialist perhaps get a cheap code reader from amazon and see if you have any glow plug or injector activation faults. Fuel filter change and crank case breather should be done too but are very cheap.
@@verdej2057 I did have a feeling that it could be the glow plugs as they are needed for start-up although my reader hasn’t picked up on a fault. Interestingly I noticed when it was very cold in the mornings a few weeks back, the engine didn’t do the rough idling at startup and instead the engine was happy to sit at a set higher rev. I’m now thinking is it to do with the coolant system..
@@David-xx9cp Fuel pressure sensor on the high pressure fuel pump. OEM should be around 120 bucks, but going with an used part is ok. Found mine for 30 bucks used and it's all resolved.
Hi George, I have a Bmw E46 320d 150 HP with the m47 engine. If I have the egr working the car smokes like a train and it doesn't seem to have as much power, on the other hand, if I cancel it the car doesn't smoke as much and seems better to drive. My injector values are ok and the egr valve has been cleaned. Should I keep it on or should I remove it? Also, it seems to use more fuel with the egr on.
Always use some high temperature anti seize on those EGR bolts. To avoid spot corrosion, cover them end to end.
On my Lexus diesel the bloody EGR was solid with suit. Its a fine needle that sticks. I used methylated spirits (works really well to remove carbon) and a scraper and electric toothbrush, don't bend the needle! It will make your car run smoother and avoid puffs of smoke coming from exhaust when you apply throttle, that;s my experience anyhow.
Except for some soot on the valve, there should be no reduction in its intended job performance. I believe this was still fully functional and did not require cleaning at this point in time.
There's no point in waiting for it to fail before you do the work. Always easier to do it in your own time
Surprisingly easy to get to. Practically an engine out job on my car.
Is it a French make? Just asking as I helped a relative replace an air filter on his Passat and it was a right kerfuffle.
@@kevinmothers904 - .............. which is a GERMAN car.
@@gregtaylor6146 Your'e right Greg! Just had to ask him what the bloody thing was and it turns out to have been a Citroen PICASSO not a Passat. Two hours of removing one thing after another, never again! Four clips on my Ford Ranger air filter box and it's out.
@@kevinmothers904 - Fair enough my friend, forgive me, I clearly had a rush of pedantry to the head when I made that comment, I'd probably just read some depressing news article and felt unwarrantedly empowered. All the Best, Greg
I use heat graphite base grease on threads in hot areas so it is easy to be removed later. It is called neverseaze.
How many times a week do you re-torque the bolts you've done this to?
Use CRC Freeze-Off and instead of letting your bolts vibrate loose, it shrinks the bolt you spray it on and releases it from the threads.
That freeze off stuff is great! @@actually5004
I use never seize or the knockoff cheaper one, permatex anti-sieze, on everything. I never have problems getting difficult bolts out. I wish they would put that on from the factory!
I find your videos really helpful :>) I replaced my EGR valve on my 2010 E92 N47 2.0 diesel just recently. The EGR valve is a different type and it was a pig to get out. Both torx heads sheered and needed to be drilled and extracted out. The OEM replacement EGR value part had longer coolant pipes that fouled the cooler so ended-up having to shorten and file to ensure a fix. One of them snapped and left part of the pipe in one of the EGR valve coolant canals so that needed to be extracted out too. The interference fit of the EGR value and the exhaust manifold is very tight so ended-up using some copper grease to ease fitment. All sorted now thank goodness. Your videos gave a great step by step guidence.
More patience than i would have had well done.
By way of an update: the OEM EGR valve I fitted isn't OEM after all. It looks original but sadly seems to be an imitation. It is failing after just over one month of problem free motoring. The fault codes that my cheap mobile phone app (Torque Pro) can detect comprise 1) Insufficient gas flow detected from EGR valve 2) EGR valve stuck open 3) EGR valve stuck closed (yes really). As a consequence, the engine has stalled a few times and can idle rough at times. Disconnecting the EGR valve electrical connector triggers the engine management light in the dash but has eliminated the stalling and rough idling so far. This suggests to me that the EGR valve is operating outside of it's expected operating parameters (or at least it's electrics are communicating that to the ECM or PCM maybe?). The ERG valve will need to the replaced with a BMW original part I suspect. That'll teach me not to try and cheap skate on eBay with procuring some junk intimation part.
Pretty sure OEM is pierburg
EGR looks really clean even before removal - You should see mine in Vauxhall's 2.0DTi with 180k miles on clock after year on short distances ;)
One plus: EGR in this engine is on top of intake - so only engine cover removal is needed to acces (and two screw positioned upwards)
This has been replaced before I’m sure
Oil catch can aswell to get rid of the crank case breather hose. Will definitely make the life of your engine last longer
Hi I just wanted to take the time to say thanks for uploading the video I have a 118 Diesel and with the help of your video and 1.5 tins of Mr Muscle later i have a clean cooler and EGR valve. All went back together with a few cuts on my hands but am pleased to say engine management light is out and staying out. Hopefully no leaks but early days at the moment for that. Thanks once again what many people on youtube has forgotten is more than I know on cars. Many Thanks once again & keep up the good work. PS looking for a Red Leather set of full internals for 3 door if you happen to know of any.
Glad to help!
Bonjour, aviez vous le voyant moteur qui s'allumer par intermittence lorsque vous avez le problème egr ?
Merci pour votre réponse
I take my EGR valve off annually, I fill it with Carb cleaner & leave it overnight, clean off & reinstall. I also clean the galleries before replacing.
Better still remove the EGR valve and blank it off. Remove the swirl flaps. Cut open the DPF filter housing, remove it and weld it up again. Then install a custom map into the ECU et voila a full power BMW.
Didn't know Carl Froch was a car buff, cheers Carl!
@@GreatScottByJoe 😂
@@GeorgeAusters Awesome channel by the way mate!
Disconnected the EGR vacuum hose from on my E92 320d N47 engine and done about 300km. So far no engine lights have popped up and I have to mention I have not remapped the ECU. Noticeable gain in power and MPG. Dont forget to seal the vacuum hose using a screw or something.
I have the n47 engine and after cleaning the car is running terrible. How do I disconnect the vacuum line so I can drive the car again
can never be too careful! This tip will never come from the dealer
All you ever get from a dealer is a big bill. Lol 😂
Hey George another nice thing to do is replace the alternator pulley with an AOP one. Along with changing just the controller instead of the whole alternator. 60 pound fix total.
Where from?
@@Maxton720 Dutch reseller..
@@Maxton720 look on autodoc 535020310 for the pulley. 130649 for the controller
Having similar problem with my f10 dpf pressure too high, charging pressure too low and air temperature sensor. cleaned the inlet manifold and found a broke rubber between the cooler and manifold. Problems all started when it was recalled for egr cooler.
El tubo gordo que va al turbo sale solo tirando de el o lleva alguna abrazadera?. Lleva junta la egr? Sabeis la referencia?
TQ info
From Malaysia 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur fan's
I've just had a new one fitted to my Volvo, cost £140 not including Labour cost , that was just for a new one ☝️
Will have a go at doing this to mine , thanks for the vid George 👍🏻😎
I have a 2004 renault scenic 1.9dci . I just inserted a blocking plate to the egr rendering it surpluses to requirement no problems just some peace of mind.
great tip using oven cleaner wooks a treat on a vauxahll Zafira 1.7D
The car sounds better than the first day you got it. We now know that your oven must be spotless lol .
😂😂😂
Cheers George, ill need to do this on mine at some point but will order new bolts and a gasket before hand :). I always find carb cleaner also works great on removing carbon deposites
Good luck Craig!
Hey!
Do you have PN or links where to get the bolts and gasket?
You're a legend pal
Dear George, what are the symptoms you had to decide clean it??
I used polystyrene liquid cement to clean gas plug on SLR rifle, takes carbon off very well
That's because polystyrene cement uses acetone as the evaporating agent. You could just use neat acetone in a well ventilated (outside) area.
I used a whole tube of UHU to 'clean' the innards of my Rolex Watch ....... came out perfectly!!!
Hello everyone
Anyone knows what needs to be taking out for the egr. 2010 328i🙏🏼
Nice video even though I have not got a BMW yet alone a Diesel, I prefer petrol cars. but still a enjoyable video to watch everything explained to a Tee.
Thanks Stephen👍🏻
Thanks for this George, my E87 N47 is coming up to 130k, so could do with a good clean. 👍🏼
Definitely!
Your videos are excellent ... thank you !
Might have to give that one a go my N47
Needs cleaning if you want to keep it in place Mark!
@@GeorgeAusters I'll place it next to my wife's feet after she gets in from work that will strip everything from it.
For anyone with an e92 there's an etorx screw to be removed from the back of the air intake pipe. Not sure what size as i didn't get to remove it. Wish I'd known before taking off the bottom clip, top of the pipe and cracking the crank case breather hose!🙃
My bmw 120d (65 plate) was supposed to go in for the EGR recall which bmw never told me about. The engine caught on fire last week and they’re investigating atm. I’m sure they know it’s because the egr malfunctioned and caused the engine to set on fire since they’ve given me a brand new 71 plate 5 series courtesy for the next 3 months.
Interested in the outcome mate?
I have a 2012 bmw x3(f25) 2.0d.
N47 engine.
I was driving the other day the car started jerking for a few seconds and then went into limp mode with a drivetrain message on the idrive. It was still ok to drive but with a loss of power. Once i switched off the engine and restarted it 5 mins later the warning had gone and the car drove normal again....the following day it happened again. I checked errors with my code reader and it gave 2 faults to do with the egr valve. Drove it for 2 days after this with no errors or warnings but I'm sure it will pop up again soon.
Do you think I need to do the remove and clean and replace on mine?
Brilliant video George,
Keep it up🙌
Squeaky clean
Cheers mate!
Is there any washer between egr ?
It's a great video but unable to find part number for a new gasket...even on RealOEM.
Thanks for your info video 👍
Currently trying to find a mechanic that wants to change my rocker cover gasket as it’s weeping on exhaust side and once engine/ exhaust is hot, begins smoking as the oil makes its way onto exhaust manifold.
Several indie guys don’t want to touch it as they say they’re afraid of breaking injectors 😞
Good range of videos George .. but your close focusing sections are so frustrating. Would recommend putting your hand behind object you’re holding in front of camera as most times it’s completely blurry. 👍
Great video dude 👍👍😎😎 keep them coming well done 👏👏👍👍
What is that sound its making at 3:02 ? Mine is making that sound constantly when the car is turned off and likely the reason my battery is draining.
How do you replace the gasket?
do you have a rumbling sound, engine malfunction and check engine before cleaning the EGR? how come you did not clean the throtle body actuator?
When i press the valve in and plug the vacuum hole with my finger, the valve moves and it only has a little vacuum left when relase the finger. Doest that means valve is leaking?
would this help my e92 320d its coming up with fault codes p042e and p042f
I did mine then looked inside the inlet and had to buy a spare inlet manifold because it was so clogged up. And had to clean out all the inlet ports on the engine. Can't belive how much these clog up.
Yep I’ll be replacing the intake soon👍🏻
Ah over cleaner, this reminds me of cleaning the variable vane turbo on a mk4 golf tdi, I emptied half a can into the turbo, left it for half an hour then drove the car. It was a good temporary fix as it did get rid of some of the carbon build up. I am looking to do an egr delete on my car in due course, a good clean sounds like a fine option for now.
You 100% need to use a vacuum pump attached to the actuator to move the veins while doing this, a lot of people skip the vacuum pump part and it doesn't work
Hi George,
Quick question, just bought a E91 and the pipe you called a crank case breather pipe, has tape around it I'm assuming to stop some kind of leak, would this tape affect the egr valve and bring up error codes, I currently have codes for egr showing.
Maybe a change of this pipe is my answer?
Many thanks
Hello! How i check if EGR vacum works? Tks.
Is making the valve shut all a time not the same as egr delete????
Great video thank you
Hey George,
Do you delete DPF as soon as you delete EGR or do you wait it have a problem.
For what I've searched, EGR is essential for DPF regeneration. It's that correct?
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Can do them both at the same time
Can be oil consampsion high if egr is bad tanx
Great video .that's for the tutorial man...cheers
You’re welcome!
For the uninitiated, the original brand of the EGR valve for the car in the video is Pierburg. Cost of the valve in BMW 245 euros. Price on AutoDoc 144.70 euros. Obviously we are talking about a new valve.
I quite like my EGR value thank you
Then do as I did in this video
@@GeorgeAusters I watch alot of your videos but I'm a complete novice and this is my only car F30 320D N47 so not really up for potentially getting something wrong.
The car is coming close to 65K and I think it's going to some lifetime fluids changed for transmission and rear diff plus a engine oil service. Garage will be happy...
didn't know Mr muscle was an OEM cleaning product 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Are you, "moved" egr, tottaly from that "box" where is live egr ? Sorry for my disaster english. Moved, i think , like you move dpf from system, and, is this possible to do ? Thank you for answer me :)
When you blank a egr where does the crap go then though???? Wouldn't it block something else?
Remove blank ecu delete never a problem again obviously if you have dpf it will need modding and map to suit
Hi George, do you just pull the pipe off the turbo or need to unclip first?
Pop the clip up then pulls off
I s'ppsose in case you can't find allen bolts, you could use normal hex bolts. They should work fine. 👍👍👍👍
Thanks a lot 👍👌
The pcv filter is something that's over looked a lot .
It's worth changing it a lot more often than your ment to .
No PCV filter on this engine mate👍🏻
How about on the VW CJ AA Tdi ? Same deal?
Nice job George, thank you
Welcome Blair!
Would it be ok to use steam to clean it off?
Sure
What does the red vacuum line connect ?
When I look at the complexity of today's ICE, who in their right mind would buy another in their next vehicle?
After cleaning, my car is running very bad. I have to rev the car for a couple of minutes until it can drive stable. My egr is slightly different than yours 118d n47 2010. Is there a way I can just disconnect vacume limes so I can drive the car again until I can rectify the problem
Did you manage to figure out your problem?
I hate allen bolts! I can't get mine out, I tried hammering on a slightly smaller one after the correct size didn't work. I guess I'll have to find someone to weld a nut on? If anyone has another fix please 🙏 let me know
Hi I, m getting egr valve codes coming up on my 325d m sport 2011 lci N57, if I replace the egr valve will I need to recode it to the car or will it be a plug and play so to speak.
No coding for an EGR replacement
@@GeorgeAusters cheers George happy with that, now can crack on with it 🥴
lots of fire due to EGR valve and egr cooler cracks in Korea.. so BmW korea decided to recall. no recalls in UK?
EGR coolers were recalled
If I remove the vac line and plug it will this stop the operation of the EGR so it’s always closed ??
George, I'm going to make a start on this on mine. I regret not doing it once I discovered the engine light that keeps going on and off. Scan said egr.
However yesterday on the roundabout I dropped to 2nd gear and floored it to 40mph, the car when bang! As if pressure built up and blew out the exhaust.
Car then went on to half engine power mode.
Parked up had a look couldn't see nothing. Got to my location with half a power doing 30mpg.
I discovered the manifold actuator "arm popped off" the bang was it didn't open the swirl flaps and pressure built up. So causing the arm to come off.
Now I've glued the accuator arm back on. Feels like the small metal clip that holds the spinning bit is lost for ever.
Should I clean the egr cooler aswell? Since I am cleaning the egr itself.
Get a new intake manifold. Just clean the valve👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters oh I already fitted one in April. Stupid of me not cleaning the egr aswell.
The egr in the winter has been playing up.
I found out the big intercooler pipe from the anti-shutter valve came off even when I stuck it with gorilla tape. The bang was from that pipe.
Ivd cleaned the egr today. Didn't look to bad for a 148k mile car. I think the egr cooler may be the problem.
Scan tool said egr. That's about it.
Does anyone have a part number for the bolts?
Ich habe genau rechtig wie du das Agrventil gereinigt,aber nächste Tag hat das Auto wieder ein Fehlercode 0401 angemeldet,,,das passiert wenn ich volllast gefahren bin. kann sein das Agrventil defekt ist?
Hat jemand die Lösung
Hi George , I have the same engine and I want to remap, but I'm wondering if I remove the EGR valve, the DPF will be removed, but I don't know if I should remove the EGR, What do you think?
Greetings
These diesel cars with EGR's should not be bought by people who drive short distances. Period
Hi georges, thanks for your support. Have you characteristics of the screws of the egr valve. M5 ? what lengh if we must change it by stainless steel ?
The part numbers for the bolts should be on realoem.com
OK thanks, i ll look later, before unmount it
for information on realoem notified M8X20
If you're replacing an egr do you need disconnect the battery after to reset everything or does it need registering like a new battery?
No need
@@GeorgeAusters thanks for replying 🙏 I read a couple of articles that mentioned plugging the car in to something called ISTA so you can set adaptations after installation of the new egr and also other people saying no need do anything so just a little confused as to what's best or nesseccary.
No need to when replacing an EGR valve
@@GeorgeAusters OK, thank you
I guess that is where the blanking plate would go.
Haha
Can this be done on my 4 series f36 b47u engine aswell?would that turn any warning codes afterwards?
Yes it can
bmw 2010 2.0 d po401 code reading hope this is the problem
Is this the same process for the n57 e91?
Similar.. I should be making a video for the later N47 and N57
@@GeorgeAusters that would be mega!
I thought if you remove the egr and dpf your car is illegal to use on the road George correct me if I'm wrong my car would be tter of without them but what the emissions like and penalty if you get caught?
EGR removable is usually undetectable. Same for DPF if you open it hallow it out and weld it back up again when fitted the MOT tester cannot see the welds and isn’t allowed to go looking so Aslong as it’s visible and looks factory it’ll pass
@@Mr330d OK thanks for that does it not increase the emmisiins on the mot test
You did put some anti seize on those two bolts before replacing them didn't you.
Question people ... my dpf was modified before I brought the car.. basically my question is if my dpf has been drilled out and I'm getting that funny blocked dpf smell could it be my egr valve causing that same smell? Any info would be great m.o.t in 2 weeks and don't want it falling on emissions..
You will have a diesel smell with DPF removed, it’s normal
@@GeorgeAusters is that the same smell you get when dpf is blocked?
Will you show us a video about cleaning the EGR cooler of N47 engine?
Are these steps exactly the same for the E87 with the same engine?
Knew that 15 years ago !!!
Don't suppose anyone can tell me if my 1998 volvo d5252t tdi has one?
Question, the first front section that you removed, the one before the air filter box do you have both holes cut or just one, I'm asking because my mechanic lost mine and found me another one with just only one hole cut, but I remember mine with both of them cut open
Haven't noticed!
@@GeorgeAusters if you can and have time please take a look, much appreciated
My e90 320D has a different type of EGR valve, it's not round like the one in the video, anyway after removing both bolts I cannot separate the egr, its completely seized, tried mallets and hammers and alot of brute force but still no joy, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Perhaps you have a M47 engine?
Thank you very much!!! 👍😊
You’re welcome!
Great video as always George. Where is the 760Li? Did I miss something? I just did the Guibo/Flex Disc on mine and centre bearing and centering sleeve but it did not cure my downshift clang so it is in a local gearbox specialist here in Kyiv, being fixed. Will let you know what they found and cost of repair soon ...
Still have it but it’s going to be a bigger project than I anticipated👍🏻
Hey george
Love all you content ,where can i get hold of ista d to buy or download
Cheers
Jamie
Hi. Thank you for posting the video, although it might be obvious to some I did find the part about giving the valve a knock for removal useful as I was scratching my head for a while after removing the two bolts.
I also have the N47 engine in my BMW 1 series (120d). On cold start-up I have a rough idle, the revs bounce up and down between 800-950rpm for just over a minute before then staying at a set idle rpm. When the engine has been driven and allowed to get warm this doesn’t occur. Do you happen to have any idea(s) what this fault could be due to please, if it is a fault?
Kind Regards,
David.
I had the same and went to may fixes until I replaced the glow plug module and now uts fine
@@verdej2057 Thank you for the reply. I replaced my glow plug module but still have the issue of the rough idle on cold start. I’m considering getting the glow plugs changed but as you might know this comes with a risk. I’m not sure what else it could be, perhaps I’ll get it checked over by a BMW specialist.
@@David-xx9cp i replaced the glow plug too so i could of been that, they had heavy build up on them and one had actually melted the tip of an injector so that had to be replaced too. Before seeing a specialist perhaps get a cheap code reader from amazon and see if you have any glow plug or injector activation faults.
Fuel filter change and crank case breather should be done too but are very cheap.
@@verdej2057 I did have a feeling that it could be the glow plugs as they are needed for start-up although my reader hasn’t picked up on a fault. Interestingly I noticed when it was very cold in the mornings a few weeks back, the engine didn’t do the rough idling at startup and instead the engine was happy to sit at a set higher rev. I’m now thinking is it to do with the coolant system..
@@David-xx9cp Fuel pressure sensor on the high pressure fuel pump. OEM should be around 120 bucks, but going with an used part is ok. Found mine for 30 bucks used and it's all resolved.
Thanks
Hi George, I have a Bmw E46 320d 150 HP with the m47 engine. If I have the egr working the car smokes like a train and it doesn't seem to have as much power, on the other hand, if I cancel it the car doesn't smoke as much and seems better to drive. My injector values are ok and the egr valve has been cleaned. Should I keep it on or should I remove it? Also, it seems to use more fuel with the egr on.
get rid of the egr and dpf, get them both mapped out and then removed, your car will run 100% better and will have a longer life
@@CallMeTwisty no DPF on a E46 320d
@@Mr330d strange because i have worked on 320d's before and bored out several dpf's
@@CallMeTwisty strange indeed seeing as E46 320d 150s weren’t fitted with a DPF 🤷🏼♂️