3.0 TDI EGR Cooler Delete Install - CNRB+ Darkside EGR Delete!

[@RomanTrollanski]

Whenever I work on my car I always remove the hood struts and with the help of a few bungee cords and 2 hooks in the ceiling I always keep the hood out of the way and have plenty of light around the engine bay area to work easier.

[@ThatGuyTyy]

I’ve thought about doing the same specifically for this thing as it’s a PITA doing anything behind the engine or in the cowling

[@RomanTrollanski]

Handy Audi entuziast here, I just said goodbye to my beloved A6 C6 3.2 FSI, after so many miles that served me so well (took it for a road trip to San Diego) and of course after lots of DYO hours with it... But recently just rejoined to the TDI club, I use to be a big fan of diesel prior moving to N. America 20 years ago... So, I traded my 3.2 FSI (best naturally aspirated engine ever) for a A8L D4 TDI, an extremely low mileage (30 000) it's a rare occurrence for north American, only 2 for sale in Canada, only 8 in USA... Anyway, glad that I found your channel, new subscriber here, I'll try to post videos as well. Greetings from Langley BC.

[@ThatGuyTyy]

Welcome back to the Darkside!!! Congrats on the purchase from Vancouver BC

[@drubabineaux8772]

That sure brings back bad memories. lol I I ended up changing all the seals and everything else under the intake along with a DPF cat less down pipe. And had to clean all the intake bc of all the carbon buildup from the egr. Eyes ruin motors

[@rafsanshatil1560]

I believe it's fit for my 2012 Q7 S-line CRCA engine. Darkside website says in compatible list: Audi Q7 - CJGC (204) CJMA (204) CJGA (239) CNRB (239) CLZB (245) CRCA (245)

[@eldar1113]

Is it bad if i only remap it to stay closed all time ?

[@reapertmax1249]

I completly removed my EGR and aux egr coolers , made my own bypass for my 2012 CATA . Works beautifully. Except I have to start the car twice to get “boost”. Anyone know what could be the problem? Stage 2 , CAT , DPF, SCR deleted. VCDS shows everything working perfectly. But It’s basically limp mode on the first start. Shut it off and start it again… everything works perfectly.

[@FlostZk]

Da certo na amarok v6 3.0

[@caseystevens8257]

What were the results after the full delete? Noticeably better power or mpg? Or was it more of you could tell your vehicle ran better?

[@ericfeuerhelm2459]

Will I be able to drive my q7 to the shop to get tuned after I install the delete myself in my garage at home?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

👌

[@andydelassus2734]

12:51 Are those installation instructions provided by Darkside? Excellent video

[@ThatGuyTyy]

They have instructions yes, I also using ELSA/ VW service documents

[@svann471]

Hi, it is a great video. I had stage 2 TuneZilla on a car. Since my car is out of warranty, I wanted to do the EGR delete. Can I do the EGR delete without the full delete and buy TuneZilla to tune it for EGR delete? Look forward to your response, Thanks!

[@ThatGuyTyy]

I am not entirely sure, you would have to check what their tune options are on the website or contact their support to see if they can make you something custom!

[@olegk455]

You sure can. Their tunes delete the EGR cooler electronically but it can still be physically present without any problems.I had mine deleted myself a year ago after warranty was up and my cooler is still there until the oil cooler gaskets leak. Then I’ll go in there and remove it all together. Only issue I don’t like right now, is how cold the engine runs when it’s really cold. It also smokes way more when the temps are down. If you stop even for a few minutes the running temps drop right down to like 60. I am installing a Webasto preheater to help start in the winter, as well as to keep temps up when it’s -30 outside. You win some and you loose some I guess.

[@squarehead39]

You mentioned u r in canada. My egr needs replaced and the bill at the dealer is huge. Im wondering if you know any body in the gta area that does this? I would pay to get my tdi deleted i think its time

[@olegk455]

It’s actually not that hard at all. It took me two days all together and the hardest part was removing the piping from the down pipe as there is limited access and room at the flange connection. I would do it for you but I am in Alberta rather. Just be aware that the engine will like to run way cooler in the winter when it’s really cold out. It still reaches normal operating temps on the highway but in town stop and go traffic, it will not.

[@stevenichols5708]

Great content!!! DO you know if the is a "No smoke" tune for the delete kit? I hate the smoke and the smell of most delete kits while you are just sitting and idling

[@levisimms5332]

With my a4 I got a load of addictive and it got rid of the smoke for about 8 months I can’t remember which ones just the brand whynns

[@Logan-px9ob]

Ive been watching your vids as i also have a 14 Q7 myself and they quoted me 4k to replace the egr cooler since its leaking, Planning on doing what u did and just getting it deleted with darkside but just curious what tune did u use so the car would work fine without it? Thank you

[@ThatGuyTyy]

I have a full Tunezilla Stage 2 + deletes installed currently, and it gets rid of the EGR stuff included. There should be a link in the description thats good for a 10% discount as well!

[@baileyyellop4259]

Did this and now I hear a loud knocking in engine ? What could this be !! Please help

[@Sammy2o1]

Probably dropped something in the ports when the manifold was off

[@ryanmelville6855]

Great videos man! Do you have a video of removing the intake manifold? I need to pull mine for carbon/sludge cleaning.

[@ThatGuyTyy]

I’m gonna be doing one for covering how to replace just specifically the gaskets for the oil cooler and such so yes I will have up soon!

[@ryanmelville6855]

@@ThatGuyTyy That would be awesome thank you. Mine needs done but I am a bit intimidated by the spaghetti bowl of stuff these new vehicles have going on under the hoods

[@ThatGuyTyy]

Video is up!

[@AndrewChavarria-m4f]

Why don't the hoses come pre cut?

[@ThatGuyTyy]

Honestly I’m not sure, it doesn’t hurt to not have them pre cut either tho, as I’m sure the hoses are used in different kits and universal to some degree

[@MK4moTDI]

Are there any seals/gaskets necessary to replace while doing this job? My EGR pipe going to the intake was full right to the brim of coolant. My egr cooler is leaking.

[@ThatGuyTyy]

I would say just the intake manifold gaskets, as the kit comes with the EGR gaskets!

[@svann471]

There is a plug on the EGR itself. Since there is no more EGR, did you plug it into something else or leave it unplugged? Thanks

[@ThatGuyTyy]

Blanked at the turbo and intake

[@LarryMcFarland-n3o]

I think he meant the wire connector plug…

[@jeffreyhird1052]

Curious what you did with the vacuum lines and the electrical plug from the EGR Cooler? Did you cap or block off the Vacuum line by the temp sensor? how/where did you mount the other piece at the front left side of intake that was on the EGR cooler?

[@ThatGuyTyy]

I plugged the vacuum lines and wrapped the connectors up, I left the vacuum valve connected to the other lines as well just plugged the out to the EGR cooler

[@MariusHartescu]

Hi there , from where can we get the software in order to upload it and wich program did you used , thanks . I have a touareg 7P 2015 that I am looking in doing the same thing as I had enough of the egr issues

[@ThatGuyTyy]

Link is in the description - it is from Tunezilla! The link in this video and others will give you a 10% discount!

[@kidfresh57]

Happen to know what size bolt extractor it was to get that egr pipe loose?

[@ThatGuyTyy]

That is a legit question, uhhh let me look when I get home, it was part of a set so I just kinda tried a bunch till I got one that worked haha, I put it around the head of the bolt itself, didn’t break the head off, just the torx thread was stripped

[@michaelbolton1090]

I usually use a 30 torx rbrt bit. They are a little pricey, but they won't strip out the head.

[@ShayneWolfe]

Love your content man!

[@dakotahouse9981]

you dont happen to be able to get the part number off that EGR cooler do you? im dieing trying to find the number because my info sticker was removed

[@ThatGuyTyy]

Shoot me a dm on IG and I’ll try to find mine when I get back to the shop!

[@BenJamminJones1]

Great video mate! About £225 for the harware kit but how much does the tune cost to map it out? Thanks

[@ThatGuyTyy]

Depends on the tuner, but typically people delete the EGR along side other things/ for performance

[@kdudutse]

is that cnrb engine for sure? what is that aluminum cylinder near power steering fluid reservoir ?

[@ThatGuyTyy]

Fuel filter

[@DVNikolovi]

@@ThatGuyTyyit’s the auxiliary low pressure fuel pump, not a filter!

[@gagechrisman8954]

A tune is a required step?? Thanks!

[@ThatGuyTyy]

EGR delete tune, yes.

[@CyanQuasar]

Will this fit on the audi a7?

[@ThatGuyTyy]

2013+ 3.0tdi yes - can confirm engine codes at the link in the desc!

[@whytepizza]

Anything out there for the CATA?

[@reapertmax1249]

Yep. Just completed mine. Everything deleted. Wasn’t much out there for info.

[@whytepizza]

@reapertmax1249 any recommendations?

[@vagcodingretrofit131]

KIT for A6 C6 2.7 TDI CAND ??

[@ThatGuyTyy]

Not sure in this engine code, all are listed on their product page

[@Stoney1985]

You said the oil cooler was leaking again, what was it this time, as you already changed the oil cooler orings previously. Just making sure im buying everything to do the job only once.

[@ThatGuyTyy]

@@Stoney1985 it was just that I hadn’t cleaned the mating surface thoroughly enough, it’s so crucial and under proper oil pressure/ coolant pressure even a small lapse can cause a big leak

[@Stoney1985]

@ThatGuyTyy gotcha, you did emphasise that in the first video, guess this is the reason why. Cheers

[@jerryli374]

Just did this to my friends cayenne, on the test drive it threw a check light for overboost but no limp mode what should I check first? Been running the Malone stage 1 (tunezilla) for a week without issues and finally got around to removing the cooler

[@ThatGuyTyy]

EGR cooler delete shouldn’t be throwing overboost unless it had a significant boost/ exhaust leak prior to doing it. Overboost on a TDI typically will point to the veins or wastegate being out of adjustment causing turbo overspeed. Are you rolling coal?

[@koro287]

For heavens sake,cover those intake ports.

[@ThatGuyTyy]

I like to live dangerously

[@BenJamminJones1]

Ha! I agree!!

[@IJaybenI]

Ty hear me out... for your next car get a BMW 335d.

[@ThatGuyTyy]

Sponsor me and I will 🫶🏻

[@IJaybenI]

@@ThatGuyTyy im doing my own golf tdi build atm so im broke as hell

[@ThatGuyTyy]

@IJaybenI yeah unfortunately KZbin doesn’t pay the bills yet so 😂 maybe we’ll have another 335d in the future

[@IJaybenI]

@@ThatGuyTyy i mean a good deal is like 8k so you'll be fine