EGR Valve Clean Opel/Vauxhall Insignia 2.0CDTI Auto 2014

cleaning the EGR Valve on my 2014 vauxhall Insignia Automatic 2.0 CDI
this is how I performed a clean on my own car and its not a how to video.

[@Driver2397]

Thanks man for taking the time out to make this video because without people like you people like me would be lost. Car wouldn't start egr stuck open code. Cleaned egr and bingo the valve working great again and car starting up fine. Result.

[@pchussain]

You’re very welcome mate.

[@Bananaskin1]

Great video, my car occasionally performs like someone has stole the turbo until yesterday I got the engine warning light which when I checked with the torque app and Bluetooth obd related to egr issues. I'll be cleaning it using your video tutorial. Saved me a trip to the stealers, many thanks

[@pchussain]

You’re welcome mate

[@skyman1883]

Nice video been looking all over for this same lay out as my 2.0l Astra Sri

[@pchussain]

You’re welcome I’m glad it helped, I did this video because I had the same problem as you, I couldn’t find anything like my car on KZbin so when I figured it out I decided to do a video to hopefully help others

[@eady911]

Very clear video and explanation, it would have been nice to see the car run after all it was all back together . Thanks for your help

[@kaczor7075]

Bardzo dobrze to pokazałeś i wytłumaczyłeś. Bardzo ci dziękuję, właśnie takiego filmu na YT szukałem. Niech Bóg cię błogosławi.

[@pchussain]

Sorry I don’t understand what you trying to say, my apologies

[@kaczor7075]

@@pchussain You showed it very well and explained it. Thank you very much, just such a movie on YT I was looking for. God bless you.

[@pchussain]

@@kaczor7075 Thank you I am glad it helped you.

[@davidrennicks2484]

Good demo : clear and to the point.

[@scooped85]

Great video

[@exodusriss1713]

Thank you for your time

[@Gipiinbicicletta]

Many thanks for video.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Not sure i'd have that going in my kitchen sink lmao

[@pchussain]

Lol, not one of my finest moments

[@seninhobin]

Thank you bro wery nice video .

[@pchussain]

You’re welcome bro, glad it helped

[@deanotaggo9788]

Rac came out and manually requested switch to clear it. And car started but I expect I still need to clean and they dont clean themselves. I've been losing power you see, maybe dpf filter, exhaust issue??

[@pchussain]

Hi Deano Taggo, if you have dpf issues I think it’ll show as error on the dash. I’m sorry I’m not a piston head to say if blocked valve can make your car lose power but I don’t think it will help the engine as the egr valve is like a breather for the engine and if it’s not opening and closing properly it’s not healthy for the engine. I’m sorry I wasn’t more help and hope someone with the knowledge can shed more light on it and correct me if I’m wrong.

[@deanotaggo9788]

Thanks buddy.

[@chrisbowles4981]

Could you just use a electrical contact cleaner to clean it out? Or is the Soot build up too tough?

[@Ravsawicki1]

So maybe in exhaust cholera system is woerst? This is obły valve, but masy mess is before valve?

[@EricBalcon]

brilliant, thanks Sir.

[@pchussain]

You’re welcome mate, I’m glad it helped.

[@djflevar1]

hello sir please do you know i can locate the side detection sensor on this car i have the same car and thats not working for me know thanks

[@waximized417]

do you need to clean it if there are no problems to be sure ore not?

[@martynbush3462]

Very useful video thanks. One question, do I need to use new gaskets? Looks like you didn't change them.

[@pchussain]

I’m sorry for the late reply I haven’t been able to access my YT account for a long time, but answer to your question unless the gasket is damaged or worn out you don’t need to change it obviously it’s better if you change it for a new one but if your current one is in good condition you don’t need to I just used the old one and didn’t change it.

[@mattygaga2013]

How can this be done on a MkII insignia B?

[@Miag_vip]

I've removed the 2 bolts for the egr valve, but it seems to be stuck and won't budge. I've read on a forum to tap it gently with a hammer. Any ideas?

[@pchussain]

It must be stuck good’n’proper, yes you might have to tap it ever so gently on both sides to loosen it, I would recommend spraying wd40 on where it’s stuck to the engine and use the handle of the hammer to hit it and if you’ve got a hammer with rubber on the handle it’s ideal, but once again you’ll have to be gentle so you don’t damage the egr value.

[@scooped85]

hi, did it come off OK?

[@Miag_vip]

@@scooped85 haven't had a second go at it yet thanks, but will update. I've had the egr mapped out with a stage 1 when I bought it so its fine for now.

[@solimanaldawod4284]

Thank you

[@pchussain]

You’re welcome mate

[@khalidarshad3448]

After washing this his wife is washing him with the wooden mallet 😅

[@User92376]

What size of wrench do I need to open the bolts?

[@pchussain]

A T45 torx bit if memory serves me right lol

[@johnlock1398]

what kind of force you used when you tighten the screw

[@pchussain]

Enough force to make sure it’s good and tight but not so tight where you feel it can’t be undone without damaging the bits or the bolts, I didn’t use a torque wrench but I made sure they are tight enough without over doing it. Hope that helps

[@bendude6748]

Not the easiest cars to work on, the battery tray is quite fun to get out too lol.

[@pchussain]

You’re right it’s bit cramped under the hood

[@deanotaggo9788]

Can a blocked one stop your engine revs?

[@droge192]

Yes definitely. If it's badly blocked, you'll notice a significant loss of power below 2,000rpm.

[@paulwalsh4236]

Hi deano can you tell me I have the same thing on my xf2008 jaguar 2.7 diesel it telling me that exhaust gas recirculation flow excessive detected any ideas also it give me on my dash DSC not available and Rp

[@pchussain]

I am sorry but I don’t know about that.

[@jorgehevia9959]

Good video, but mate, don't clean de EGR and flush all the dirt down the kitchen sink, it's highly contaminant in the water

[@phussain585]

Thank you, that's a good observation and a good tip I didn't think about the water being contaminated but for next time. Thanks

[@stevelake9333]

Would this be the same process on an insignia 2015 2.0 cdti ecoflex?

[@droge192]

Yes same engine if it's the 2.0 CDTi 160hp model.

[@cudaman7175]

Helped a lot but wouldn't it be better to use a purpose made egr cleaner?

[@phussain585]

You can use purpose made egr cleaners but it won't get all the grime and soot depositon built up overtime, you can clean it up this way then use the purpose made egr cleaners to keep it clean and healthy, personally I just take it off and clean it once a year this way and never had any problems with egr valve and igs quite therapeutic too.

[@woodsmic]

Do you need new gaskets when you do this?

[@pchussain]

Unless the gasket is damaged you don’t necessarily need a new one but if you do change it for a new one it’ll be a good thing

[@bismilla]

i have 2014 insignia and oily smel com inside the car while no leakage

[@pchussain]

I wouldn’t know about this I’m sorry

[@Vasya.Batareykin]

Thanks!What is the mileage of your car?Please, write.

[@pchussain]

When I did this video it was 80k miles.

[@LondonsFinest09]

Are they T30 holding the EGR in place?

[@phussain585]

You know I can't remember very well but I believe its t40, sorry.

[@droge192]

T45

[@newry123]

Hi when you take the egr valve off to clean ‘I was told it had to be relearned to the car again

[@davidsewell5637]

Make sure you disconnect the battery 1st before anythng. Mainly for personal safety, but also because the ECU will reboot meaning you don't need to relearn.

[@newry123]

@@davidsewell5637 thanks

[@AliBabaVlogsSub]

@@davidsewell5637 oh no 🤦‍♂️ I forgot that will it be still OK? I reboot the system found on yt easy to do

[@AlexCottrell]

Is this true thst the valve bolts are incredibly easy to thread? When re tightening... is is hand tight? Other than that amazing video mate and thank you

[@johnredpath]

Is the egr valve on the astra j 2.0 cdti in the same place?

[@User92376]

Yes it is.. Just got a new egr valve for my astra , and will replace it next week..make sure clean the map sensor once you decide to clean the egr.. Had a car for over 2 years and always smokie, bad in fuel, no power, no fault code .. Took it to dozens places, no result.. Apparently it was dirty map sensor!!

[@sasap1156]

Why comes water outside of mine egr?

[@pchussain]

It might be that the gasket of the egr leaking so you might need to replace the gasket when you clean it and make sure it’s a tight fit

[@barrygray8356]

Is this the A20dth engine or A20dte?

[@pchussain]

I really don’t know I’m sorry, I don’t have a clue all I know is the model of the car.

[@barrygray8356]

@@pchussain It's alright!

[@barrygray8356]

@Robert Hanley Cheers mate

[@anyoo72]

Anyone know what size screws on this?

[@User92376]

Did you find out what size of wrench you need??

[@pchussain]

It’s a T45 torx bit

[@pchussain]

Sorry for late reply

[@jasonparkes1024]

bet your misuses comes to do the washing up and says "wtf are you doing in my sink " whack :)

[@pchussain]

Hahaha she did

[@AliBabaVlogsSub]

I had the Same bollocks form my Mrs bin told off 😂

[@marontinko9539]

Preco nikto ten ventil nerozoberie a tak necistí...omg