The BlueTack remedy on the EGR valve resulted in a significant improvement. In fact so much so that the dashboard engine management light turned itself off for a short period. However, under hard acceleration the car could still generate considerable smoke (to the annoyance of cyclists!) and a replacement EGR was necessary.
An EGR valve has now been obtained from H.R. Owen, North Acton, London via eBay (and who provided excellent service to resolve problems with the delivery). Although it's fitted I've only been able to take the car a short test run as yet. What I'm eager to do is collect the engine data with Torque and see if the air flow/ manifold pressure etc now generate a more orderly pattern of results.
Thursday 22 August 2013
Friday 9 August 2013
New EGR valve due anytime.
I found that the EGR valve on my BMW 320D is no longer stocked by many of the after market parts dealers so I made a quick decision to buy when I saw one being advertised on eBay.
So the new EGR valve has been ordered and is due to be delivered very soon. I'll be so disappointed and confused if it doesn't resolve the problems.
And just to recap the original diagnosis indicated by the ECU and backed by the dealers diagnostic equipment was the MAF meter. This was replaced but made no difference.
So the new EGR valve has been ordered and is due to be delivered very soon. I'll be so disappointed and confused if it doesn't resolve the problems.
And just to recap the original diagnosis indicated by the ECU and backed by the dealers diagnostic equipment was the MAF meter. This was replaced but made no difference.
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