P0401 - EGR Flow Malfunction
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P0401 - EGR Flow Malfunction
So, when my EGR valve got mucked up and looked like the left, I'd make it look like the right, and my engine code would go away.
Well, it's happening more and more, I think the valve has about had it. To replace, it's $200-300. Or, when looking for one, I found an egr delete kit for $300, which would mean never having to deal with it again.
Any words of wisdom on this? Is it extremely difficult? I'm fairly mechancially apt, however I absolutely need my truck every day, and if I have problems, my only place to turn is here, which can have some turn-around time.
This is the EGR delete kit: 6.0L Diesel 6.0 Ford Powerstroke EGR Valve Delete Kit : eBay Motors (item 310233049654 end time Jul-15-10 17:02:43 PDT)
The EGR cooler, which can potentially leak, will this eliminate that risk? I litterally know nothing about the EGR system, other than it's function of recycling exhaust.
Well, it's happening more and more, I think the valve has about had it. To replace, it's $200-300. Or, when looking for one, I found an egr delete kit for $300, which would mean never having to deal with it again.
Any words of wisdom on this? Is it extremely difficult? I'm fairly mechancially apt, however I absolutely need my truck every day, and if I have problems, my only place to turn is here, which can have some turn-around time.
This is the EGR delete kit: 6.0L Diesel 6.0 Ford Powerstroke EGR Valve Delete Kit : eBay Motors (item 310233049654 end time Jul-15-10 17:02:43 PDT)
The EGR cooler, which can potentially leak, will this eliminate that risk? I litterally know nothing about the EGR system, other than it's function of recycling exhaust.
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This vehicle is emissions exempt in PA. I thought they were emissions exempt everywhere, as PA is pretty strict.
Will an egr delete remove the risk of coolant flow into the egr system?
Will an egr delete remove the risk of coolant flow into the egr system?
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I don't even know what i'm doing under there. i know how to fix stuff, and build stuff, but i couldn't identify it if i needed to. Oil cooler, egr cooler, haven't a clue what is what. I'm just tired of dealing with the system, and just assume remove it.
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