Hello!
Had an MOT Today and while it was in I asked them to do a compression test as I've been losing coolant
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No external leaks where found so it must be internal so either EGR Cooler or
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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
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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
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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
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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!