DCI Back to same problem

[Adds123]

Hi, was having major start problems, changed glow plugs, for a few days it was fine, and now it takes 2 of 3 turns to actually start, and is then lumpy until warm. Any ideas?

Thanks


Clio DCI 80

 

[mx1_champ]

egr valve ?

 

[Hutchie]

maybe cam pully. i have know a few snap their locating wood-ruff key.

 

[Spongebob 172]

yep egr valve...we had a dci in the workshop a few weeks ago with the same problem

 

[Adds123]

How do i remove it, and its like carb cleaner or something to de gum it?

I read into it a while back but never got round to it.

Thanks for the very swift response.

 

[mx1_champ]

yep egr valve...we had a dci in the workshop a few weeks ago with the same problem

if the egr is to help with cold starts i have removed mine but it fires up first click everytime .

egr valves are common on the dci's for sticking . you can take the engine cover of and get to it very easily . you can remove the valve itself from the casing without having to dismantle the hardpipes etc . then clean it in carb cleaner or any degreasant . give it a good scrub and pop it back in . hopefully this will solve your problem

 

[Adds123]

Where abouts is the valve located in the engine bay?

 

[Macester]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJdkiAaf2zg

there you are mate, takes you through it step by step, easy job.

 

[Adds123]

Oh magic, thanks alot.

 

[Adds123]

I cant get it off, removed bolts
tried tapping with a mallet, its stuck fast, any tips/techniques?

 

[Magic Johnson]

Keep gently whacking it, it eventually comes out. Cleaning this didn't solve my problem btw (although it was so clogged), I had an air leak in the boost pipework. But that still hasn't fully fixed it, re-coding injectors is next.

 

[Martin_172]

it will come, im sure from memory there is a little slot on it that allows you to get a screwdriver in to lever it off?

 

[Magic Johnson]

^ Yeah that's right. We had to use a screwdriver. We knocked the casing out as well though LOL had to stick that back in.

 

[Alastair.]

big set of grips, keep twisting and out she comes.

 

[Scrooge]

Egr may not be your problem. Any fault codes? It could be your glow plug realy which is located on the side of your battery tray