TDIegr delete, first modification todo? - YouTube. Quick simple videos to cover the pros and cons of EGR delete and if it is really worth it for your vechile but in

Yes I know the topic is dicussed here all the time, but this one is a little different. I have just road tested my 2003 Mondeo TDCI after removing the EGR valve, giving it a damn good clean, and
Youcould also use an EGR restrictor - a block off plate with a hole drilled in the middle. It could still set a check engine light occasionally but it could be a compromise between intake clogging and emissions. I suggest leaving the EGR system intact for legal reasons and emissions. For more EGR information, see 1000q: TDI EGR system FAQ.
RemovingEGR valve on 1.9 tdi . Reply OP Posts Only. OP Posts Only. Reply OP Posts Only. Author. Discussion. Supernova190188. Original Poster. 873 posts. 134 months Tuesday 11th February 2014 Thecrux of it is this: Approx. 100rpm loss of lag. Improved throttle response. Better economy. Less smoke. Downside is, loss of anti-stall valve which will allow the engine to shudder on shutdown, and can take longer to warm up on a cold day. IMHO and many others, the benefits outweigh the downsides. . . 218 122 258 8 18 207 226 253

1.9 tdi egr delete pros and cons