Hello!
Had an MOT Today and while it was in I asked them to do a compression test as I've been losing coolant
No external leaks where found so it must be internal so either EGR Cooler or
cracked head
The guy told me that it was more likely to be the EGR cooler as it's more common especially as I have a revision C Head, He then told me that the only place he could get a replacement cooler from was direct from VW who charge £270
Also that it'd be 4 hours labour to fit and I risk paying all the money without knowing that it is the EGR cooler in the first place
1st question is:
Coolant leaking from max to min roughly every 3 weeks, no water in the oil but my emissions where rather high ( he had to do the test 3 times for it to pass) Car is an 06 tdi 140 with 107000 miles on the clock, could it be anything else?
2nd question:
Is there anyway of testing it without removing it?
I have had a look on the forum about EGR's and a lot of people simply get rid of them and the cooler, this seems to be my cheapest option and the best for my engine according to what a lot of people say on here but I have some questions
Are there any known issues after removing the EGR?
Will I notice any difference?
I told the guy that was doing my MOT about this and I was told that I'd need a complete remap, My car has already been mapped by nicky to 180 so do I still need another remap or can I get the someone who can code to do it?
Last question (or 2)!
If I need a remap how muc would R tech charge or is there a cheaper alternative?
Sorry for the amount of questions but am in need of Help!
