16mm is the standard size, i used some off cut that looked like 15mm when i measured it, used a tape measure tho so not that accurate, go with the 16mm
You are an absolute legend! I put blanking plates in but couldn't find anything on the cooler line bypass. All your px1 videos have services me endlessly. Thanks heaps mate. Keep em coming!
Considering taking this fellas advice guys. My ranger blew a hole in the engine block, mechanic believes the cooler caused this. This was a 2.2L and now sitting in my backyard because it's hard to justify spending almost 10k to fix it. Oh well..new hilux is going good
Nothing but respect for this guy! Absolutely amazing at how much info I’ve gotten just by watching your videos. Not even a Haynes manual could help as much as you did! Legend mate! 👍
I watched all your EGR videos at least 10 times each so I could learn as much as I could before committing to doing the job myself (EGR delete and removal). Got the job done (many hours later). The hardest thing that I found was disconnecting the coolant hoses. The only thing that I would love to know from yourself and other viewers, do you find that the engine takes longer to reach operating temperature? Keep up the great work.
Gracias por tu video, yo hice el by pasa directamente desde la salida de la manguera al frente del motor directo al calefactor, lo que sucedió es que se puede circular a una velocidad moderada pero por encima de los 130 km/h el motor se calienta supongo que por la falta de enfriamiento de los gases, igual fue una solución acertada y sirvió muchísimo, para seguir viajando 😉
I think you'll find that bypassing the EGR cooler and exhaust flow will throw up a check engine light. This is what happens on the older VW TDI engines but getting a remap sorts out the engine management system and everything is fine again.
I would use the OEM hose clamp on the new hose. These clamps self tighten as the new hose shrinks (and it will shrink) unlike a worm style clamp which will require tightening down the track.
Hi. Cool video. Once you've removed the whole egr cooler can you just leave it off? And cover the exhaust end with a plate?.. And you'd obviously have to connect the hoses up.
This afternoon I followed these instructions to block the exhaust side but couldn't create a gap between the exhaust manifold and the cooler until I discovered an exhaust bracket underneath
If u blank the cooler and bypass the water you must blank both sides otherwise if the cooler has a leak into exhaust system it can cause exhaust gas to escape out the removed cooler hoses that can result in a fire 🔥 bang goes your car.
If I blank of the egr cooler on the egr valve side only that means the cooler will still have hot exhaust gas in it will this be problem when I bypass the coolant as you've done in the video.
Your vid was interesting I bypassed my egr a couple of years ago one hose on the bottom of the cooler goes to the trans cooler i believe may be wrong but I have mine circulating thru that also the egr seems to be almost impossible to replace with engine in the vehicle. Has anyone done one in vehicle
Great video, thanks for taking the time. One issue, I’ve just had at look into my px2 engine bay, and it looks like that coolant pipe from the heater core goes round and down past the egr to some box attached to the transmission. Or at least appears to. Any ideas?
Hello,great video thank you. 2 questions please. Q.Can this process be made to a TRANSIT 2013 2.2 RWD . I believe they have the same engine. Q. After bypassing the EGR COOLER and blanking the EGR COOLER like you did, do i have to make a remap to avoid limp mode or they will be no error codes anymore? Thank you!
Hey mate, would you say the easiest way would be to just put the new hose in with the "random piping as shown, blank off the easy side that doesn't have the exhaust manifold, then intake clean, and you've fixed the egr issue of getting the intake direty and no more risk of water in the engine?
Great vid, however be aware this is an illegal mod and the epa is starting to crack down. You will start to find that car yards will not be able to resell deleted vehicles. Also you are replacing an inert gas with oxygen in the cylinder, most people say that's a good thing. Well it is in theory, but the power cylinder is designed for the EGR and you may find higher cylinder pressures and temps which usually results in valve recession or premature piston fatigue or failure The police are doing delete identification training I have been told so just be aware, if you are caught you will put off the road. Don't shoot the messenger.
Can I bypass the ERC cooler and not do blanking? Why I am asking this is it's in a tough spot. I just want to see how much I need to do from the 2 blanking and bypassing.
What subsequent happen to the turbo when removing the EGR system? Does it effect to life spans of the turbo charger or piston? The pressure from the exhaust no longer through the egr cooler. What do you think??
Only a small part of the exhaust goes through the EGR cooler, most exits through the turbo so only has a small effect. In fact most people report a small increase in responsiveness.
Just wondering, if you use a piece of hose to bypass the coolant, like you show in the start of the video, does that now mean that the now hot exhaust will be going straight into the intake? Hence the need for the block off plates? How long can you drive it without the plates fitted? Also, how can you tell if an EGR is dud when buying a Ford PX? I'm flying to Perth to buy, and driving back to VIC, 3500km. Ive just watched 1 video showing the heater hose pulled off the firewall, runs the car, and shows the coolant bubbling. He said this is the exhaust gas mixing with coolant. Correct or no? Thanks. Your videos are really informative :)
Hi thanks for the video I’m about to do this on my ranger. I was wondering if I need to blank of both side? I thought that blanking the exhaust side would be enough
I, Great vids, especially on the removed engine for clarity . I only blanked the egr valve side because the acess appears so difficult on the exhaust side ,( and by passed the cooler,) any risk in over heating the cooler with exhaust gas being ale to flow from the exhaust side? I guess its not getting any flow as the exhaust gas has no where to go so heating should be minimal .
Hi thanks for the vids, i am a recent ranger owner a px2 (early 2015). Because i am basically ignorant i was convinced to remap the chip to stop the egr valve from opening. I asked specifically for the water hose to be bypassed so that in the future a simple reconnect would restore the original configuration. After waiting for 5 hours in their lounge work to be done, two mechanics came out and convinced me to install blanking plates instead giving me a number of reasons why (still to be done). Having thought about this for the last week , it is starting to sound they are feeding me BS. it should not take 5 hours to copy a file or change the values (remap) so i am seriously doubting they have done the remap at all. They are pushing hard to sell me a towing/touring remap making claims of 30%+ performance increase which makes them sound even less credible. Is there a way that i can get a confirmation from them that they have done the remap? .
Thanks for all this precious informations! Just a question: nothing will happen to the car electric system and the ECU? I have to do something to prevent error code or system fault after blanking the EGR? Thanks a lot
Hi by blanking the EGR doesn’t this throw up an error code when running? Due to the ecu not sensing flow? Did you get your ECU remapped to stop the check engine light Thanks
Is this temporary bypass of the cooler or permanent? Does one need a Egr cooler in the 3.2 at all?? Mine is acting up now and 1200 to refit new cooler.
great video mate , what are your thoughts on bypassing the engine oil cooler of coolant ? ive heard these things can be another time bomb waiting to fail inside and release coolant into the engine oil ?
Hey mate I'm just about to blank the egr. Have a couple of questions. First thing do I have to blank both sides of it. And also once you blank it do you have to do the cooler bipass. Thanks
@abdautomotive bugger I just got this message. I blocked it off on the egr valve side. Then tried to do the other side and slipped and cut my finger open on the heat shield so gave up on that. Then bi passed the cooler. While I was at it I pulled the inlet manifold off and cleaned it. When i took the egr valve off the little bearing thing in there for the switch had been snapped off so i think it had deleted its self. Made a massive difference. My fuel was sitting at like 13.4l per 100 now it's at 10.8 thanks for the videos have helped me heaps.
I’ve got a 2.2lt ranger just had a new engine fitted but the cooling system is pressurising. I’ve been told it’s the egr cooler. The mechanics that fitted the engine said it’s not cooler as they have bi passed it and the guy I bought the reconditioned engine from said it’s got to be. Would the cooler cause the engine to pressurise ?
Have you ever heard of any alternatives? I do kinda give a crap about the environment but I also am spending 25,000 on a ranger and don't want it bricked by a shitty design. Even regularly replacing the EGR cooler isn't a true fix as there is no guarantee that the new one wont break before I fit the next new one. So do you have any ideas? could you arrange some S bend type thing in the intake that would catch water like a fuel system does with its water catch? or anything like that? suppose that doesn't help either if it leaks into the exhaust and into the engine that way.
Love the Vid, Question I did the water bypass as shown both ways but still find water coming out of the disconnected hoses from the EGR cooler so not sure what I’m doing wrong? Ranger is a 2018 model 3.2 so not sure if it’s different to the older versions.
@@ReeceWatson-fm1me I found the same thing, spent a whole day trying to work it out then gave up and put it back to stock. Apparently the px2 is a different cooler and doesn't fail like the earlier ones. I blanked the egr at the valve and had it turned off in the ecu, also removed the inlet manifold etc and cleaned, goes real good now
Can the egr cooler still fail if the egr is blocked off? I have a blanking plate in and just wondering if I should reroute the cooler lines too to eliminate the egr cooler fully cause I don’t want to hydro lock my engine if the egr cooler was to fail. Pretty much eliminating the whole egr cooler and egr system without actually taking it out of the car
@@abdautomotive hi buddy, is this possible to eliminate the egr completely by blanking off and bypass over the top which you’ve done. Would this be ok and not cause any harm? What’s your thoughts? Cheers
Nice video, I done this same process on my px1 ranger during ownership but since traded for a 2018 px2 3.2litre ranger, can I still use the same plates (but new) and processes or is it different for a px2? Everywhere I look for blanking plates shows the egr valve end with a 10mm hole cut in it.....
@@abdautomotive PX2 plate has a hole to stop it throwing codes when EGR is blanked off, but sort of defeats the point of blanking it. Apparently PX1 didn't throw codes with the EGR blanked off.
Great information and video so thank you. I have a 2020 BT50 which is the last of the 3.2 motor before they went to Isuzu engine, I guess that makes it a PX3. Is the EGR the same on that model or is it different. I realise this is your vehicle but I am struggling to find out of the EGR is the same because obviously I don't want to do something wrong. Any info from anyone would be gratefully appreciated.
@@abdautomotive Ok, thank you so much for getting back to me. Do you know if the cooling hoses are the same setup. I have had a look at mine and gee it's really hard to see. I might see how I go this weekend because I really don't want this thing to fail on me. Thanks again for your help, greatly appreciated.
Hi I've blanked off the exhaust side and the intake side of the egr cooler but just left the coolant hose as is in stock is it okay to just let it be? or should I bypass the heater core hose?
Hi mate just done the bypass on a mates ranger as you showed we went straight from heater core to the bottom hose connecting it back but still have coolent pissing out the intake manifold any help would be awesome It’s that bad you rev it and it squirts out the manifold
We have a ford ranger wildtrak px2 2017. I want to blank the egr cooler like you did on the video permanently with a hose. Will I also have to blank the egr valve as well. If I do these 2 steps will I have any overheating on the engine or will it be ok. I take full responsibility for my own actions. Just want to know If I do this will it do permanent damage or can I leave it like that Cheers MICK
Would it matter much if you just blank the engine side and leave the water as is? I am just concerned about flooding my engine with coolant if the EGR cracks which I assume can't happen with an engine side block
@@abdautomotive I just bypassed the water like you had shown (thankyou by the way) and blanked my EGR on the EGR valve side. I was just thinking though, would it matter if there is no cooling if the cooler is still full of hot exhaust gas up to the valve?. Or is the cooler just to cool the gas so it's not so hot entering the intake manifold? Ideally I would block the exhaust side but would like to avoid that if I can.
Hey mate I'm just doing this now, my query is the top Barb out of the heater core measures about 20mm internal so it seams bigger than the Barb at egr valve, so can you get 16mm (5/8) pipe over the top Barb at heater core OK?
Hi. May I ask a question ? So if you delete or blank Egr, do you have to remap or program the ECU? And for blanking plates, do you have to put two for them on both sides? Or you only need to put one side? Many thanks
@@pancholoewen7249 Beats me. There are so many computers and sensors in engines now, it can be confused and tricked it many ways. But I'm just paranoid about that stuff. I'd drive a truck from 1970 if I could afford it.
It sure does. The chip bypass rather than a physical bypass might be easier to hide. Have a look on eBay, I have seen them there. No gymnastics in the engine bay either.
@@abdautomotive mine is a 2019 3.2 litre bought it second hand with 17500 miles on the clock would you say it's less likely to happen with such low milage??
Hi, thank you for the video. I’m trying to get my 2017, 3.2 back mobile. I’ve connected the hose from the right outlet side of the heater matrix (side nearest the engine). I’ve taken the other end of the bypass to the top connection of the egr as you showed in the first part of the video. When I refill the system, water comes out of the hose originally connected to the egr valve end. I’ve triple checked and I’m on the same connector as you show, but I’m wondering if my setup is different with the auto box? The engine is still in the truck, I just wondered if you had any thoughts. Many thanks Phil
I put a new egr cooler on with the engine in situ. It was very tricky to get it out and in, but I did it all from the top. After that I still had bubbling in the header tank, so took the head off and found the gasket had gone. I then had the Head head pressure tested which was ok (but on a bench don’t forget), but there was a tiny crack between 3 & 4 so I bought a new head. I’m still not happy with it though, With hindsight I wish I’d sold it as spares or repairs.
Great video. A question, whats the recomended tickness of the exhaust plate?, if the plate is too thick can cause troubles with the exhast manifold not being able to rest against the engine block?
Having worked on ships it is vitaly important to maintain your coolant. If you're using town water or bore water or not changing the coolant regularly you will get corrosion in the water jacket. The exhaust gas won't corrode, the coolant does, if the coolant is maintained these problems shouldn't occur but no-one changes their coolant regularly. The engine is made up of dissimilar metals that react with each other when the coolant gets tired and starts to becomes an electrolyte. Cracks may occur from expanding and contracting but corrosion won't if you look after your coolant.
Great video, 👍 the water line bypass number 1 looks the best. Factory. You can also just turn off the EGR valve In the software and it never opens to stop soot build up. I also read in the ranger Px3 the EGR acts as a pressure relief valve so it opens to relieve boost but stays closed so exhaust gas doesn't get sucked through when light throttle cruising.
This is awsome in theory, wish I had this before I did all this in situ in the car. Beware the egr valve the little tabs of the factory gasket are sharper then shark teeth, also if u think the exhaust blank is going in like shown then your dreaming. The only way to really accomplish all this with a full intake clean. Get the intake manifold out to get the best access to the back of the head. U can fully remove the egr cooler and fit the blank with a piece of stiff wire inserted through the top hole of the exhaust manifold, slide the top hole of the blank on and then slide top hole of the egr cooler on and then pull the whole lot back towards the Manifold. In sert the 2 bottom bolts to secure then reef the wire out for the top bolt. Then put all the intake gear back on. Make sure u have some small 10mm 3/8th tube sockets with universals to get at the ex manifold bolts in/out. These will come in handy throughout the intake removal as well. Also tie the bonnet up so it sits straight or 90deg as well, allows heaps of room. Ps hose from auto parts supplier in Australia is almost perfect factory replacement for bypass calibre ch1325c.
Yeah nah, no need to take the inlet manifold out to do the blanking both sides. If someone like me can do it on a gravel driveway with limited knowledge and tools, then anyone can. The trick is to take out the bolts / nuts from both sides of the EGR out at the same time. If you loosen the 13mm nut that holds the EGR to the motor, then you can do the exhaust side from under the car without undoing the exhaust manifold. The other side is the easy side. No need to take anything else out of the way to do the job.
I used an XD Falcon heater hose, it has a flared end at one end of the hose to suit heater connection at firewall and the non flared end goes to the EGR exit hose location, the particular hose is an ideal length, sorry no part no,
finally , I thank God I've found your video regarding ford ranger T6... help me a lot for DIY save me a lot of money that i cannot afford if I let the dealer or CASA do it... hope that you have to do more video regarding ford ranger...
Great vid, especially being able to see all of the bolts without the engine being in the engine bay. Got a question for you, did you need to drill a hole in the smallet plate to prevent an engine warning light? Thanks again.
Hey mate, Really quick couple of question. Will i get and engine code or will it put the car into limp mode if i blank use both egr plates? How long can i just use the collant bypass for? Thank you
Bypassing the egr cooler water coolant & blanking 1 side only (egr valve side) i think these processes possible to perform since the engine is under the hood. So what do you think? Is necessary to blanking the exhaust side?
So let me guess: The more paranoid among us just do this bypassing and blanking work right after buying the truck? And not even bothering to wait for the EGR cooler to fail later?
Going one step further, complete egr/cooler delete...? Im guessing once that plug is disconnected from egr, it will throw a code, can this be be neutralised ? If so how??? Great video, keep em coming!!!!!
Thanks for posting mate cheers. Just did this to my 2014 3.2L Ranger. Had driven it a long way and noticed I was topping up coolant all the time. Suspected an issue with the EGR cooler. Eventually it was going through more coolant than I could put it, litres at a time. Must have all been going out the exhaust. Also eventually noticed exhaust gases coming out the coolant tank and odours. So decided to do my own bypass before the engine overheated potentially causing serious damage, if that hasn’t occurred already. Have done the coolant line bypass, haven’t done the exhaust yet. It is now not loosing any coolant for the first time in a long time. Temp gauge is stable. So must have been the EGR cooler at fault. Very disappointed with Ford for these rubbish parts. Will be taking it in to the shop ASAP. Thanks for the tip mate cheers.
@@antonyomeara-bk9pm This is what happened. I was right the EGR cooler had failed. This is why i was loosing a lot of coolant. The engine did overheat once due to having no coolant. I was lucky to not have any permenant damage. I then cut and bypassed the egr coolant line, because i was in a remoye location. I did not blank the egr exhaust. I was able to get the ute home (300km+) and to a good mechanic. By this point the exhaust gases from the egr had burnt a hole in the intake manifold. This was noticible by a distinct lack of power. Quote from mechanic “found intake elbow and manifold both have holes burnt through”. Intake elbow and manifold was around $350 to replace. Beyond this, the mechanic replaced the EGR itself and replaced the coolant line. Unfortunately they refused to fully blank the egr. They did a compression test, no problem. Havent lost any more coolant so as far as i know the head gasket is ok. The ute is now performing very well. Looking at the info from the mechanic it doesnt say they tested or checked the head gasket. Engine oil and coolant fluid appears normal and not losing coolant.
@@bamb4911 good to hear mate, mine is at mechanics now having blanks installed, and tune, i did the bypass. I dont appear to have head gasket damage, i limped it to mechanics so shouldnt have intake issues. Hopefully back mon Tuesday.
