View Poll Results: Who has performed/avoided the EGR disconnect?
Connected under warranty
14
40.00%
Connected out of warranty
0
0%
Disconnected under warranty
21
60.00%
Disconnected out of warranty
0
0%
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Poll: EGR disconnect data
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Postmaster
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I realize the wear and carbonization that comes w/ it being connected.
Has the dealer said anything about it when your trucks have been in for warranty service?
I have an 04 so I think I have to mess w/ the throttle plate...not something I would like to do every 5K.
Has the dealer said anything about it when your trucks have been in for warranty service?
I have an 04 so I think I have to mess w/ the throttle plate...not something I would like to do every 5K.
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From: Great State of Texas
IMO the techs cannot officially break from the corporate line regarding the EGR vavle issues. However, I have seen / read where some techs are talking about unplugging it under their breath so to speak.
In addition, the EGR does a pretty fine job of creating billable service / warranty hours for the techs and service depts. So while their hands are tied they're not tied to far away from their pocket book. So while many techs may agree with unplugging it but can't... at least they get some revenue for having to fix EGR related issues.
Again, IMO...the egr valve as we know it today and the oil overfill issue has caused many owners and Ford a tremendous amount of undue greif and $$$ and customer dis-satisfaction.
BTW, also IMO, the EPA up to our neck in this issue as well.
In addition, the EGR does a pretty fine job of creating billable service / warranty hours for the techs and service depts. So while their hands are tied they're not tied to far away from their pocket book. So while many techs may agree with unplugging it but can't... at least they get some revenue for having to fix EGR related issues.
Again, IMO...the egr valve as we know it today and the oil overfill issue has caused many owners and Ford a tremendous amount of undue greif and $$$ and customer dis-satisfaction.
BTW, also IMO, the EPA up to our neck in this issue as well.
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From: Second star to the right!
Originally Posted by Customz
Stupid question:
Do diesels have to go in for emissions testing?
Do diesels have to go in for emissions testing?
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From: Great State of Texas
Taken from the Texas Dept. of Public Safety web site:
Diesel powered vehicles are exempt from the emissions standards,
but are still required to have the annual safety inspection. ...
Diesel powered vehicles are exempt from the emissions standards,
but are still required to have the annual safety inspection. ...
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