C30 1.6 egr replacement

Linscarc30 · Mar 3rd, 2021, 14:37

Trying to remove old piersburg egr. Removed 2 bolts, can't see anything else to remove. It won't budge. Any suggestions? It does not have the clip on it, it seems to be held just by o ring

iainmd · Mar 3rd, 2021, 15:12

If it's the older 1.6 16v engine then it's simply the 2 bolts. There's a metal gasket that sits between the engine block and the EGR which may have rusted making it a little difficult to remove. Ultimately though, a tap with a mallet on the metal body of the EGR should dislodge it and it'll fall away. You can also spray the join with WD40 and wait for 15-20 minutes for it to soak in.

Linscarc30 · Mar 3rd, 2021, 16:52

Thanks but mine is 2010 and obviously a different design. Have been told its just 2 bolts then it should pull out. Apparently the build up of carbon holds it in and makes it very difficult to pull apart. Will just have to keep trying!

Willber G · Mar 3rd, 2021, 20:48

WD40 is not a good releasing agent (it is primarily a Water Dispersant, hence the name). Try Duck Oil, it is very good.

Clan · Mar 3rd, 2021, 22:17

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Originally Posted by Linscarc30

Trying to remove old piersburg egr. Removed 2 bolts, can't see anything else to remove. It won't budge. Any suggestions? It does not have the clip on it, it seems to be held just by o ring

you need to release the clip which holds it to the EGR cooler pipe , you will have to cut it off . Then don't let the stainless steel gasket drop down when you pull the two bolts out !

I would recommend you get a clip from Citroen which uses a very similar engine which is a nice screw version , it makes the job of assembly a lot easier especially as you wont have the crimping pliers and you cant get them in there anyway .. ...

iainmd · Mar 4th, 2021, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Clan

you need to release the clip which holds it to the EGR cooler pipe , you will have to cut it off . Then don't let the stainless steel gasket drop down when you pull the two bolts out !

Ah! I totally forgot about the clip. If it's the same type of clip that's on the earlier ones you can use a screwdriver to lever up the raised part where it clips together.

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Linscarc30 New Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 09:27 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Pwllheli	C30 1.6 egr replacement Trying to remove old piersburg egr. Removed 2 bolts, can't see anything else to remove. It won't budge. Any suggestions? It does not have the clip on it, it seems to be held just by o ring

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iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	If it's the older 1.6 16v engine then it's simply the 2 bolts. There's a metal gasket that sits between the engine block and the EGR which may have rusted making it a little difficult to remove. Ultimately though, a tap with a mallet on the metal body of the EGR should dislodge it and it'll fall away. You can also spray the join with WD40 and wait for 15-20 minutes for it to soak in. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

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Willber G Upstanding Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2022 23:00 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Southampton	WD40 is not a good releasing agent (it is primarily a Water Dispersant, hence the name). Try Duck Oil, it is very good. __________________ . __56 C70 D5 SE Geartronic

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Linscarc30 New Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 09:27 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Pwllheli	Thanks but mine is 2010 and obviously a different design. Have been told its just 2 bolts then it should pull out. Apparently the build up of carbon holds it in and makes it very difficult to pull apart. Will just have to keep trying!

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