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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Rhyso on 17 May 2009, 18:24
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didn't end up on a recovery truck though :tongue:
went back to Pembrokeshire for the weekend for my mum's birthday.
Went our Friday morning, on the way back, planted my foot at 30mph in 3rd gear to go up a hill which was swiftly followed by a loud BANG / POP
oh great - my first reaction was i'd bottomed out as the road dipped before the hill started then i looked back to see huge plumes of black smoke. Joy - i've popped a pipe
recovered to the side of the road to find my intercooler hose had popped off at the EGR valve - now worries i'll just re-attach it. Thats when i encountered a problem - the lug on the hose had SMASHED the EGR casing leaving a nice hole in it :angry:
luckily (or unluckily) the nearest dealer was only 1/2 mile away so went in and ordered a new EGR valve - that will be £161. Plus fitting as i had no tools
Booked it in for Saturday morning - £197 lighter for the experience :angry:
Never mind - 4 wheel alignment and setup tomorrow and cambelt and water pump end of the month :rolleyes:
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Gutted mate :sad: have to get Nick to turn your boost down :lipsrsealed:
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Gutted mate :sad: have to get Nick to turn your boost down :lipsrsealed:
lol thats what i was thinking :grin: :grin:
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:cry: looks like an expensive month for you then
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Gutted mate :sad: have to get Nick to turn your boost down :lipsrsealed:
lol thats what i was thinking :grin: :grin:
Either that or some clamps
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:cry: looks like an expensive month for you then
not wrong lol :sad:
got to say - fair play to VW Sinclair in Neyland - gave me 10% off the EGR valve and billed me for the exact amount of time the bloke spent on it :smiley: so whilst it was an expensive repair it could have been alot more expensive!!
gave the new connection a good test on the way home this afternoon :evil:
and clealry i need even stronger cable ties :laugh: :laugh:
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sorry to hear about the car.
Main think is that you got her fixed and got her fixed quickly
and clealry i need even stronger cable ties :laugh: :laugh:
(http://www.boatwide.es/common%20images/Jubilee%20Clip%202.jpg)
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sorry to hear about the car.
Main think is that you got her fixed and got her fixed quickly
and clealry i need even stronger cable ties :laugh: :laugh:
(http://www.boatwide.es/common%20images/Jubilee%20Clip%202.jpg)
cheers Ridg :smiley:
unfortunately that wouldn't have helped as the spring clip went AWOL and i can't see a way of securing it any better :undecided:
the hose itself has a heavy duty jubiliee clip but its securing it to the EGR valve thats the problem :sad: i'm not convinced the clamps being produced by SFS are going to do the job; that and it looks like there isn't enough interest to warrant them going into production :undecided:
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given the way VW secure the hoses, there isn't really a better way, in theory it works well, but the bit that stick out wear and the clips can fracture.
you need some sort of compression joint, like you would use in plumbing
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Unlucky mate :(
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given the way VW secure the hoses, there isn't really a better way, in theory it works well, but the bit that stick out wear and the clips can fracture.
you need some sort of compression joint, like you would use in plumbing
in an ideal world i'd get the Allard EGR delete pipe as you can then slide the hose straight over the pipe as it does away with the stupid clip
although your idea of a compression fitting would be quite good :smiley:
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but the ERG would be pure bling, given that your ERG has been disabled via the remap.
that said, they are what about £160? group buy lol
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but the ERG would be pure bling, given that your ERG has been disabled via the remap.
that said, they are what about £160? group buy lol
thats what pisses me off even more!! £160 for a brand one EGR that doen't even do anything!!
Allard kits are £60 - EGR Delete (http://www.fuelefficientsystems.co.uk/index.php?page=egr-replacement-power-pipe-kits)
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you can't just blank it off? You can get the covers for them on ebay for about £4, or am I missing the point :huh:
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:lipsrsealed: . . . . . . . :grin:
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you can't just blank it off? You can get the covers for them on ebay for about £4, or am I missing the point :huh:
missing the point mate - the housing smashed which menat the lugs on the hose couldn't be secured in place
:lipsrsealed: . . . . . . . :grin:
only took you a couple of hours to find this - typical slow MK2 owner :tongue: still didn't up on the back of a truck remember or needing the AA or RAC :tongue: :grin: :grin:
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some of us have been sleeping then at work. tis still a breakdown, summat you said you had never had i do believe :tongue:
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some of us have been sleeping then at work. tis still a breakdown, summat you said you had never had i do believe :tongue:
car was still driveable so not technically a breakdown :tongue: i've had the hoses pop off before but this time all that torque smashed the EGR housing - fecking stupid clip system
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ah I'll read the whole thread instead of scanning it next time :embarassed:
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straws being clutched at my good man, :grin: :grin: :grin:
and mine was fixed for free by the very nice man remember :kiss:
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ah I'll read the whole thread instead of scanning it next time :embarassed:
lol no worries :smiley:
straws being clutched at my good man, :grin: :grin: :grin:
and mine was fixed for free by the very nice man remember :kiss:
i don't do straw clutching - i work with FACTS :tongue: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
FACT - i didn't need to call the AA or RAC
FACT - the car was still driveable albeit with reduced power and a smoke screen
:tongue:
hopefully it should be good for another 99842 miles :lipsrsealed:
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FACT - it cost ya :tongue:
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FACT - it cost ya :tongue:
that i don't deny :sad: ho hum could have been worse.........
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wish mine was only costing tht much to fix :)
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lol yep turn that torque down rhyso
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FACT - it cost ya :tongue:
that i don't deny :sad: ho hum could have been worse.........
:kiss: & :lipsrsealed:
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technically speaking any fault on a car is a breakdown even if it's still driveable, :wink:
Forget cambelt, 4 wheel alignment etc etc
This should be your next mod :laugh:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/selling/selling_a_car.jsp
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technically speaking any fault on a car is a breakdown even if it's still driveable, :wink:
Forget cambelt, 4 wheel alignment etc etc
This should be your next mod :laugh:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/selling/selling_a_car.jsp
cheeky git :tongue: just be gratfeul it happened miles away as i would have enlisted your help to fit the new one :tongue:
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car was still driveable so not technically a breakdown :tongue: i've had the hoses pop off before but this time all that torque smashed the EGR housing - fecking stupid clip system
There a pain the arse :angry:
hopefully it should be good for another 99842 miles :lipsrsealed:
Am catching you up :sad:
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technically speaking any fault on a car is a breakdown even if it's still driveable, :wink:
Forget cambelt, 4 wheel alignment etc etc
This should be your next mod :laugh:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/selling/selling_a_car.jsp
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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technically speaking any fault on a car is a breakdown even if it's still driveable, :wink:
Forget cambelt, 4 wheel alignment etc etc
This should be your next mod :laugh:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/selling/selling_a_car.jsp
cheeky git :tongue: just be gratfeul it happened miles away as i would have enlisted your help to fit the new one :tongue:
would have sorted it mate, should have phoned recovery today and got them to tow you home, then we could have gone to breakers and got a 2nd hand one :smiley:
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would have sorted it mate, should have phoned recovery today and got them to tow you home, then we could have gone to breakers and got a 2nd hand one :smiley:
oh well whats done is done :smiley:
fancy buying my car?? i do believe your missus mentioned she'd like you to get a 5 door car :wink: :tongue: :grin: :grin:
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Chuff why didnt you pick on some ine that had to get the RAC out :rolleyes :lipsrsealed::
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would have sorted it mate, should have phoned recovery today and got them to tow you home, then we could have gone to breakers and got a 2nd hand one :smiley:
oh well whats done is done :smiley:
fancy buying my car?? i do believe your missus mentioned she'd like you to get a 5 door car :wink: :tongue: :grin: :grin:
yep i will buy it part ex a 1.8 T for it need 5 doors for sure :smiley:
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would have sorted it mate, should have phoned recovery today and got them to tow you home, then we could have gone to breakers and got a 2nd hand one :smiley:
oh well whats done is done :smiley:
fancy buying my car?? i do believe your missus mentioned she'd like you to get a 5 door car :wink: :tongue: :grin: :grin:
yep i will buy it part ex a 1.8 T for it need 5 doors for sure :smiley:
urm no - i like 5 doors plus i don't want a petrol car; couldn't live with the lack of torque :laugh: :laugh:
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would have sorted it mate, should have phoned recovery today and got them to tow you home, then we could have gone to breakers and got a 2nd hand one :smiley:
oh well whats done is done :smiley:
fancy buying my car?? i do believe your missus mentioned she'd like you to get a 5 door car :wink: :tongue: :grin: :grin:
yep i will buy it part ex a 1.8 T for it need 5 doors for sure :smiley:
urm no - i like 5 doors plus i don't want a petrol car; couldn't live with the lack of torque :laugh: :laugh:
mine dont blow pipes off though as hasnt got enough torque :tongue:
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would have sorted it mate, should have phoned recovery today and got them to tow you home, then we could have gone to breakers and got a 2nd hand one :smiley:
oh well whats done is done :smiley:
fancy buying my car?? i do believe your missus mentioned she'd like you to get a 5 door car :wink: :tongue: :grin: :grin:
yep i will buy it part ex a 1.8 T for it need 5 doors for sure :smiley:
urm no - i like 5 doors plus i don't want a petrol car; couldn't live with the lack of torque :laugh: :laugh:
mine dont blow pipes off though as hasnt got enough torque :tongue:
Exactly why i wouldn't want yours :tongue: plus i don't like leather seats
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would have sorted it mate, should have phoned recovery today and got them to tow you home, then we could have gone to breakers and got a 2nd hand one :smiley:
oh well whats done is done :smiley:
fancy buying my car?? i do believe your missus mentioned she'd like you to get a 5 door car :wink: :tongue: :grin: :grin:
yep i will buy it part ex a 1.8 T for it need 5 doors for sure :smiley:
urm no - i like 5 doors plus i don't want a petrol car; couldn't live with the lack of torque :laugh: :laugh:
mine dont blow pipes off though as hasnt got enough torque :tongue:
Exactly why i wouldn't want yours :tongue: plus i don't like leather seats
ha ha it's ok i hate fabric seats and indigo blue :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
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would have sorted it mate, should have phoned recovery today and got them to tow you home, then we could have gone to breakers and got a 2nd hand one :smiley:
oh well whats done is done :smiley:
fancy buying my car?? i do believe your missus mentioned she'd like you to get a 5 door car :wink: :tongue: :grin: :grin:
yep i will buy it part ex a 1.8 T for it need 5 doors for sure :smiley:
urm no - i like 5 doors plus i don't want a petrol car; couldn't live with the lack of torque :laugh: :laugh:
mine dont blow pipes off though as hasnt got enough torque :tongue:
Exactly why i wouldn't want yours :tongue: plus i don't like leather seats
ha ha it's ok i hate fabric seats and indigo blue :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
touche :kiss: plus i know of the problems you've had :lipsrsealed:
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would have sorted it mate, should have phoned recovery today and got them to tow you home, then we could have gone to breakers and got a 2nd hand one :smiley:
oh well whats done is done :smiley:
fancy buying my car?? i do believe your missus mentioned she'd like you to get a 5 door car :wink: :tongue: :grin: :grin:
yep i will buy it part ex a 1.8 T for it need 5 doors for sure :smiley:
urm no - i like 5 doors plus i don't want a petrol car; couldn't live with the lack of torque :laugh: :laugh:
sounds like you might have to rhys :grin: :lipsrsealed:
not good to hear whats happened but at least your sorted out and on the road again all be it abit lighter in the wallet tho :cry:
bit of a p$$$$$ for a part that you no longer use tho shame you didnt fit the allard delete
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Chuff why didnt you pick on some ine that had to get the RAC out :rolleyes :lipsrsealed::
He did lol :grin: :grin:
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Chuff why didnt you pick on some ine that had to get the RAC out :rolleyes :lipsrsealed::
He did lol :grin: :grin:
oh we did didnt we :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
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picture of possibly the cleanest EGR valve currently fitted to a MK4 :laugh: :laugh:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1495.jpg)
no pics of the damaged one but i've highlighted the area which was destroyed
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1496.jpg)