V50 cant figure out the problem

[mark2410]

Originally Posted by TexasPete

Hi, i had a similar problem myself with my V50 1.6 Drive I replaced the EGR myself and regretted it as i bought one online for approx £75. I still had the errors coming in so ended up taking to an independant garage with a very knowledgeable guy who diagnosed that the new EGR was a pile of c##p. He replaced this with a Pierburg EGR and as my car had done 165000 miles recommended a Terraclean. Had this done and the car drives so much better and i am getting good MPG again. New Pierburg EGR was £150.00 and Terraclean was approx £200 with labour

that 150 included them fitting it? where was this?

so far ive been quoted circa 700+ for egr replace

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by mark2410

that 150 included them fitting it? where was this?

so far ive been quoted circa 700+ for egr replace

The mechanic/garage that quoted you £700+ for an EGR replacement doesn't have a clue what he/they are talking about. Definitely stay clear of there anyway... I think that ridiculous figure was plucked out of thin air.

[iainmd]

Originally Posted by Kev0607

The mechanic/garage that quoted you £700+ for an EGR replacement doesn't have a clue what he/they are talking about. Definitely stay clear of there anyway... I think that ridiculous figure was plucked out of thin air.

As mentioned in my earlier post. It sounds like it's the very same garage I bought an OEM/genuine replacement EGR from for about £200-250 and replaced myself in 20 minutes. Further 20mins to get my VIDA/DICE plugged in and calibrate the new one. Hardly worth £700+.

[mark2410]

Originally Posted by iainmd

As mentioned in my earlier post. It sounds like it's the very same garage I bought an OEM/genuine replacement EGR from for about £200-250 and replaced myself in 20 minutes. Further 20mins to get my VIDA/DICE plugged in and calibrate the new one. Hardly worth £700+.

isnt it supposed to be hard to do on a D5 though?

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by mark2410

isnt it supposed to be hard to do on a D5 though?

Changing the EGR valve is a doddle for anyone that is mechanically minded, nevermind a garage!