Starting issue still.

[Bashy]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Sounds like it could be a sticky EGR valve. Alternatively a hose not quite connected somewhere.

bugger, from what i recently read, its not worth cleaning them out, just put on another one, is that right?

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Bashy

bugger, from what i recently read, its not worth cleaning them out, just put on another one, is that right?

Usually that's the case but you could try Seafoam and an Italian decoke. It might not be the EGR valve but that's one of the common causes especially if it sounds like the popping is in the inlet manifold.

[Bashy]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Usually that's the case but you could try Seafoam and an Italian decoke. It might not be the EGR valve but that's one of the common causes especially if it sounds like the popping is in the inlet manifold.

What's an italian?
Dovya mean this stuff? How is it used, chucked into the fuel tank?

Paste in to ebay search 383969218864, sorry, used the app, no link

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Bashy

What's an italian?
Dovya mean this stuff? How is it used, chucked into the fuel tank?

Paste in to ebay search 383969218864, sorry, used the app, no link

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seafoam-S...e/383969218864

Link to that one ^^^^^

The one i was thinking of comes with a long tube to spray into the throttle body with the engine running, i can find the petrol one but not the diesel version. I can't remember the exact sequence but it's roughly spray half the can in through the throttle body/air intake after the MAF with the engine running then switch off and open the throttle (always open on a diesel) and empty the can and leave it to soak. Might be a need to turn the engine 1/4 or 1/2 a turn to make sure it gets everywhere it should but can't remember.

An Italian Decoke is basically a good thrashing, driving it like you stole it, if necessary dropping a gear or two to prevent speeding tickets dropping on the doormat!

[Bashy]

Ah bugger, was hoping it wasnt a strip down job,
yeah, i noticed the one with the tube, but ignored it as it wasnt a pour jobby lol
Drive it like ya stole it, SSDD then

[Bashy]

Just read that seafoam is not for use in diesel air intake systems
SO, that either means adding to the oil
or, stripping down and cleaning, not sure how easy that is, will have to look on Vida, i remember doing an EGR once but that was a good few moons back and my back was ok back then, bend over the engine bay is a big killer

[Bashy]

I did the oil cap test, ie removed it whilst on tickover and there was suction holding it down, i couldtn do the rev side of it as its just me.

[Willow place]

Can,t you just block the EGR off, just a simple plate,even an 'ld un can do that !

[Bashy]

Originally Posted by Willow place

Can,t you just block the EGR off, just a simple plate,even an 'ld un can do that !

I think i did this to perhaps the S80 T6, certainly did it to that or a laguna 1.9 lol

What are the negative effects of doing this, if any?

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Bashy

I think i did this to perhaps the S80 T6, certainly did it to that or a laguna 1.9 lol

What are the negative effects of doing this, if any?

Raised emissions allegedly.