a3 sportback egr

[vw754]

how easy is it to take off egr valve on 2006 a3 tdi?

Wanted to clean it (just for the sake of it!)

Best stuff to clean with? or not worth bothering with?

 

[kaz219]

Its easy enough to take off.

2 bolts at the side, 2/3 bolts connect it to the manifold.

There's 2/3 bolts connecting it to the IMF which you my as well clean...

Then there's a clip which holds the thick black pipe in.

You need to change all seals/gaskets as you can get air leaks if you dont.

The pics/desciption on my thread on how to change the imf may help.

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=58985&highlight=imf

HTH

 

[Boydie]

Agree with Kaz - I rang him for info on this and its an easy job!

Make sure you get all the seals and gaskets from Audi before replacing!

 

[vw754]

Thanks for the help guys,if i ring audi im sure they will tell me if my car has the later egr fitted,if so shall i leave it alone and not mess with it?........or should i still strip and clean?

What and where is the imf.....wat does it look like ?

 

[Twizzler]

There's a well known saying in the US.
'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'

 

[kaz219]

IMF is the new bit under the egr in this pic...

 

[vw754]

IMF is the new bit under the egr in this pic...

Thanks for ya help kaz219

[lpo/quote]

 

[vw754]

There's a well known saying in the US.
'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'

were in the uk now.......keep the saying in the u.s !

so let me ask you something......do you ever have a cambelt done on a car or dont ya get it done........until it breaks..........if it aint broke then dont fix it?

 

[Twizzler]

With respect, that comes under the heading of Routine Servicing.
Perhaps you should dismantle the engine and gearbox too.........

 

[vw754]

sorry didnt mean touch a nerve.....no disrespect meant

 

[Khufu]

There is also a saying called prevention is better than cure. My brother works for Saab and has done for many years. Years ago used to have idle problems on one of the models and he found that cleaning around the throttle flap with carb cleaner cured the problem & it became part of the service routine in Saab UK after that...