Originally Posted by
dervburner
Interesting post lads.
Having spent half a day trying to get my EGR valve off for cleaning and failing at the bolts behind exhaust manifold I read a bit more on threads.
My problem is (1.8 tdci 115ps) is a hesitation after starting from cold.
If I drop it down a gear and boot it all seems well and the car will run fine all day. I have had injectors reconditioned 5 months ago at a cost of £970 so contacted the fuel injection specialist and explained the problem.
They advised could be weak diaphragm in EGR causing valve to open to soon just as turbo spooling up, seem to make sense to me but I’m no mechanic, car 2002, 122,000 miles
I also mentioned that fault code reading p103 MAF which they said would come up because of EGR problem.
I am now going to try blanking the EGR off like so many have and will let you know if anyone is interested.
Hi,
I also want to take off my EGR and intake manifold to clean them but I'm too scared to
When I saw your fault code and the letters MAF, I heard "mass air flow sensor" being shouted in my head! And I did a google search which confirmed that is a problem with your mass air flow sensor. This is located between your air filter box and its pipe...
http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums...a-trip-thingy/
So I would not trust your garage my friend, I have had my fair share with Diesel specialists over charging me, causing me more harm than good, even one stole fuel from my car! I am not a cynical person but £970 to get your own injectors reconditioned seems alot to me. You can get reconditioned injectors from ebay from £75-£150 each.