S40 (New) Engine 2.0D : - egr

biggs312800 · May 24th, 2009, 19:25

hi all the egr on my dads v50 2.0d 55 plate has gone, we have taken the pipe off and sprayed some wd40 type stuff on it which seemed to have worked (but for how long) it just seemed to be stuck, can anyone tell me if you can change it youself and how much a new egr is, as volvo wanted £400+ to change it

many thanks biggs

Clan · May 24th, 2009, 20:00

it can be donme but not easy , there is a 5mm alen bolt on the underside . Also the system has to be adapted to suit the new valve . The new valves arent giving trouble now so that should be the end of it . New Valve about £170 ...

biggs312800 · May 24th, 2009, 20:04

many thanks for the reply clan, now it has been sprayed and loosened do you think that has cured the problem or do you think a new egr in on the cards

Clan · May 24th, 2009, 20:11

Most of the time it is soot which gets up the valve stem and jams the valve , it is just like an engine exhaust valve ... Other times it is the electric motor which opens and shuts the valve ... if you can get it off and thoroughly clean the stem it may be ok ...

biggs312800 · May 24th, 2009, 20:29

many thanks again clan i think the cleaning is what my dad wanted to hear, and try not to spend anything if possible, he says its working ok at the min with spraying it and i just gave him some redex and see if that will work will keep you posted biggs312800

Guru · May 24th, 2009, 20:39

Would it be too much to ask for a couple of photos biggs? If possible, it would be great, showing not only the valve after removal but its exact location on the engine too.

biggs312800 · May 24th, 2009, 20:51

hi guru ill give it a go i dont get chance to get over to my dads, ill ask him to take some pics but dont know if or when he will be taking it out to clean, i can take a pic on mine of where it is i have the same engine, maybe someone may post you some pics to

Alec Dawe · May 24th, 2009, 21:35

Biggs, does you Dad do a lot of in town driving? This is one of the things that seems to stuff the early EGR valves.
When I had my S40, I used to dose one tank-full a month with Redex Diesel (mind you, I did do 2000 miles a month), and take the car for a high speed motorway trip to blow the crud away every now and again.
A good blast seems to suit this engine, the MPG and performance were significantly better coming back to Norfolk from Newcastle (Mum-in-Law visits) than on the outward Norfolk to Newcastle journey!
Alec

May 24th, 2009, 19:25	#1
biggs312800 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2016 10:03 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: nottingham	egr hi all the egr on my dads v50 2.0d 55 plate has gone, we have taken the pipe off and sprayed some wd40 type stuff on it which seemed to have worked (but for how long) it just seemed to be stuck, can anyone tell me if you can change it youself and how much a new egr is, as volvo wanted £400+ to change it many thanks biggs

May 24th, 2009, 20:00	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	it can be donme but not easy , there is a 5mm alen bolt on the underside . Also the system has to be adapted to suit the new valve . The new valves arent giving trouble now so that should be the end of it . New Valve about £170 ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

May 24th, 2009, 20:11	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Most of the time it is soot which gets up the valve stem and jams the valve , it is just like an engine exhaust valve ... Other times it is the electric motor which opens and shuts the valve ... if you can get it off and thoroughly clean the stem it may be ok ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

May 24th, 2009, 21:35	#8
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	Biggs, does you Dad do a lot of in town driving? This is one of the things that seems to stuff the early EGR valves. When I had my S40, I used to dose one tank-full a month with Redex Diesel (mind you, I did do 2000 miles a month), and take the car for a high speed motorway trip to blow the crud away every now and again. A good blast seems to suit this engine, the MPG and performance were significantly better coming back to Norfolk from Newcastle (Mum-in-Law visits) than on the outward Norfolk to Newcastle journey! Alec __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

May 24th, 2009, 20:04	#3
biggs312800 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2016 10:03 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: nottingham	many thanks for the reply clan, now it has been sprayed and loosened do you think that has cured the problem or do you think a new egr in on the cards

May 24th, 2009, 20:29	#5
biggs312800 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2016 10:03 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: nottingham	many thanks again clan i think the cleaning is what my dad wanted to hear, and try not to spend anything if possible, he says its working ok at the min with spraying it and i just gave him some redex and see if that will work will keep you posted biggs312800

May 24th, 2009, 20:39	#6
Guru Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between chair and keyboard	Would it be too much to ask for a couple of photos biggs? If possible, it would be great, showing not only the valve after removal but its exact location on the engine too.

May 24th, 2009, 20:51	#7
biggs312800 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2016 10:03 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: nottingham	hi guru ill give it a go i dont get chance to get over to my dads, ill ask him to take some pics but dont know if or when he will be taking it out to clean, i can take a pic on mine of where it is i have the same engine, maybe someone may post you some pics to

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