I bought a used v50 2.0d (340k km) in a pinch and it actually had the EGR covered with a blanking plate. The intake manifold was looking clean upon inspection and the car seems to run just fine. I decided to keep the blanking plate off, but I still swapped the EGR with another used one as the valve had broken off and it was giving error codes. It is one of the early v50 models, it's from 2004 so at that time they maybe hadn't tuned the engine to be very dependent on EGR operation. It doesn't have a DPF either. The only downside is that it has a bypass solenoid valve for the coolant which was no longer used after 2005 so I can't find a replacement for it anywhere and the official suggestion is to swap the thermostat housing and just ignore the message. Your videos have been great. They've helped me tackle DIY projects on the car. As the car is so old and it cost next to nothing, going to a mechanic for any type of fix is quite financially silly (any fix will cost more than the car at this point). So I just decided to use it as a learning experience. The engine is very similar to that on my daily driver Ford Kuga mk1.
Brother, i have the v50 2009 2.0d. Because of this engine i can do most of the things by myself.. and with the help of your videos obviously. A real headache this engine. But actually it never let me down on the road actually.
I had s40 with the same engine. It was a nightmare, when i remeber I have a headache. There was always something wrong with that car. You have good nerves, also your videos are very interesting and well produced.
It is actually something wrong. But not that wrong that it wouldnt get you to or from a point. Eventually it fixes itself or at least you can fix it cheaply😂
Carbon buildup is rather normal, depends on the milage you put between cleaning. In regards EGR getting stuck- the mechanism for operating the valve is made out of plastic, hence some of the ''teeth'' within the valve guide gets broken/brittle due to excessive heat (your egr is circulating exaust gases after all) and with time the broken teeth causes the valve to get stuck. Make sure your coolant level is back to normal after changing the EGR, as EGR cooler runs on your engine coolant loop. Nice vid tho.
Hi, the aftermarket is full of EGR valve manufacturers that have a different characteristic than the original EGR from the factory. Non-original parts cause pulsation of engine operation, increased fuel consumption and frequent DPF regeneration. In conclusion, any time the EGR valve is tampered with, it is necessary to perform an adaptation via diagnostics. If the adaptation is not performed the EGR may not function properly.
Hey ! Thanks for your video ! I'm having an EGR leakage and plan to change it as you did it but I was wondering... Does the car needs a reprogrammation from a Volvo dealer after new EGR is installed ? (I own a chinese Volvo VIDA diagnostic tool if it can help for anything ?)
@@saimoncerise4870 there is an option in your diagnostic tool, something with egr adaptation. I did the same after with a Chinese diagnostic tool. (Delphi clone) . I think you can do it with your tool. I’m pretty sure you can’t do this with those cheap scanners from China without using a a PC.
People, Volvo decided to eat my brains with a teaspoon 😁 Help me to figure it out. Engine is 2009 2.0d. The problem is as follows: when I'm driving at revs starting from +-1500-2200, the car starts to jerk. (Accompanied by sounds similar to clapping or sneezing). My thoughts are that something is wrong with the air supply. Also there are RPM floats in this range, it is enough to squeeze the gas to the floor - the unstable ride disappears instantly. The turbine blows well, the dynamics are there. Repair 1: changed the inlet pipe, there was a micro crack (Didn't help) Repair 2: changed the air supply control sensor to the turbine (Didn't help) Repair 3: Today I changed the EGR valve. (Didn't help) Already changed 5!!! Services - no one can fix the problem. They spread their hands - they say the turbine has arrived. But on the neutral while the car is parked everything works well (in all ranges of RPMs with no flosts). Feel free to answer, I really have no clue. Please, help me to figure it out!
What specific code you get? I have p1335 no matter what egr i put. After deleting it shows up again only after full stop engine and keys out. Can do start stop but leaving key in 1st position , no error then. This can i have is mental. Im so eager to find out what it causes
