EGR COOLER-Ford DIESEL Transit

Hey everyone, again welcome back to my channel!! Make sure to Like and Sub & watch until the end! This repair client had to have the EGR cooler replaced. I have done many, many, many of these. Theres no way around it, they just plain suck to do. Tell me what you think, have you guys had any of your coolers replaced?
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[@tonymansfield4038]

The video was one of the most helpful videos I have seen in car repair it help me alot im a mechanic and had not done one of these repairs before I was able to get the job done in 6 hours and the van out the door back on the road for a customer every helpful video by far one of the best...thanks

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Fuckin aye'

[@zap5936]

Man you are the dude! I just got the EGR valve off my RV WOW!!! Thanks for the Video.

[@gregleithoff5943]

Good video, that's why I don't miss being a Dealer Tech, Wow!!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I love it!

[@kennedysgarage3281]

I have one of these to do tomorrow & want to thank you for the walkthrough all the way from Ireland 🇮🇪 👍👍

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Good luck my friend

[@kennedysgarage3281]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod 🤞🤞

[@Gustavo-rg3mb]

I’m hella late but killer video my guy!!! To bad big brother got rid of all the EGR delete company’s now.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

😉

[@davestewart9146]

Wow, let me buy you many beers after that job, great video 👍😁

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks!!

[@albertovasquez7598]

Yes this can be done from underneath mainly. Just the clamp on the passenger side after removing Heat shields is all that needs to be removed from upstairs. I left the egr valve in its place. Just removed the cooler

[@orville58]

Love your videos man sorry I missed ya live 👍

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

No sweat bud!!!

[@damwheeler]

Thank you have to do one tomorrow, never done one on a puma, and customer needs it by end of day.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Email me if your havin trouble

[@damwheeler]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod Thanks you, I still lost my rear end but I could only guess what it would've been without your guide. A senior tech was like why are you taking the cowl off, haha. I said well saw a video and looks like it gives you more room.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

👍🤝👍

[@steveskinner7810]

Thank you, very helpful

[@michaelchan8915]

Nice video. Can I give you a helping tune? First off, I remove the hood, wiper cowl and fresh air inlet just as you do. Second, I only remove the shield that sits directly over the clamp. But when I see them rusted out like that, I don't even bother attempting to remove those three 8mm bolts without heating the area cherry red first. Ditto for the one nut on the EGR cooler clamp. The next order of business for me, is to drop the engine by removing the four 13mm bolts (two short on the bottom, and two long through the wheel well on each side for a total of eight bolts). I then drop the engine as far down as it will go, and then temporarily supporting the subframe with the four long 13mm bolts previously removed from the wheel well. I should note that you should also remove the fan from the hub so as not to damage it with the engine lowered. Once the engine is lowered, I simply remove the brake booster vacuum tube completely (one 8mm bolt on the intake and one squeeze and pull connection to the vacuum pump later). I then work with an old discarded exterior mirror glass propped up against the firewall. The only thing I touch on the EGR valve is the two of the four 10mm bolts securing it to the cooler. I don't bother with any of the electrical connections or the mixer tube. Once done, I simply disconnect the coolant hoses exactly as you've done in the video, and simply let the cooler fall out the driver side and down for removal.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Chan man comin thru with a banger! 👍👍👍

[@davidlastoria3341]

I'll stick with my ultra dependable and easy to work on Econolines!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Ill take an EVAN any DAY!!!!

[@michaelchan8915]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod I don't miss 6.0L diesel E-Series one bit. I hated working on them.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

True dat

[@superduty4828]

Good grief Aarod, 6.0-6.4 called and wanted to join the party of controlled chaos.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🤣🤣

[@loukoponosh1372]

Intresting video. I had the joy of doing one today and as i was face full of puma cutting my arms wresting intake manifold off it crossed my mind wonder if there is a better way thanks for the process will definitely give this a try on the next one

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Dang, no way Lou. Hope this helps ya next time around 👍

[@patrickhysert4385]

It's easier with the intake off. Only problem you'll have is taking the throttle body off

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yea, ill leave the intake on. Piss on that takin it off. Now if it needed some GPs then maybe...

[@FleetTech97]

I gotta do this tomorrow at work. Glad there’s a good video. I have to change a glow plug too. So will this be easier with the intake manifold off?

[@jasonfowler9296]

I agree with the other guy...needs a doghouse like the econolines used to have. I'll take a 6.4 anyday over the puma! Awesome vid man!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks Jason

[@michaelchan8915]

Nope, I don't want to have anything to do with 6.4s or E-Series 6.0s.

[@jasonfowler9296]

@@michaelchan8915 E-Series 6.0 I will agree 100%...id still take the gravy 6.4 work

[@lusluis007]

Remember these car was designed in France. French car don't have dog house

[@captianhoran]

I did one on Tuesday first time in months forgot the “joys” of the 3.2

[@lusluis007]

You sound really professional. You can sell the video to Ford workshop. But if you want to make money. You can do 2 cooler in 1 days. Only 2 hours job. Everything from the bottom.

[@robin6290]

@PowerStroke Tech Talk W/ARod I just had my egr cooler replaced at great expense, now getting a P24A5 Code, and also a P0420 any input. Had considering replacing EGR Valve also.

[@nbrowser]

Fiddle f*** it...thanks for the new term I can use around my shop!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

😭😭😭😭🤣🤣 frickin aye rights bud

[@rajeeshpulparambil6372]

great

[@patyeaglin6475]

Fyi you only need to pull the 10mm bolt out of the turbo heat shield and you dont have to pull the vavle and mixing tube out you can leave the trans breather in just disconnect it from the egr valve assembly i pull the front bumper support on the drivers side to give me more room (I'm kinda fat so) to get at the cooler lines and the two 13mm bolts there after the 10mm bolts are out from the cooler coolant line and the one that bolts the cooler to the head.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🤔ill see

[@lustfulvengance]

Why anybody would buy a Transit with this engine in it is beyond me! The 3.7 is an amazing engine, 300HP, SUPER reliable, very easy to work on, and gets good fuel economy!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Agreed

[@tylermacconnell217]

The 3.7 doesn’t feel as good in a dual rear wheel Transit loaded to GVWR

[@eliwillis1]

New to the transit but is that 3.7 gas or diesel? I’m looking at buying one and wanted a diesel. Appreciate it

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

3.7 is gas....3.2 is a diesel. I WLD STRONGLY THINK THAT THRU

[@B-RADRIDES]

My 3.7 work van gets 14 mpg My 3.2 diesel passenger van gets 21 Good reason to get the diesel. Plus it's got a 100,000 mile warranty vs 36,000. I'm watching because I believe my EGR is leaking. Ford is offering an extended warranty for it beyond my 100,000 miles.

[@earthlevel4569]

I was having issues with my diesel transit shaking/shuddering going up hills, dealer told me its the EGR cooler. Had it replaced and that fixed it. Now, 6 months later the problem is back. Any thoughts as to what it could be now? Thnx for your help

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Sounds like to need to swing thru...

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

Mine granaded the engine at 20,000 miles, I complained to the Dealer i was loosing coolant but it wasn’t visible, they told me to keep driving it, well it lasted about 3 days then it exploded at 70-mph!!! 3-months to get a new motor from Ford

[@michaeldargento4285]

Hey arod watch a lot of you videos good stuff, i do a ton of these cooler at the ford fleet dealer I work at and I’ve found a way which I don’t i mind doing them anymore, I put a piece of wood on the cac bracket under the crank pulley and take the four engine cradle bolts out and lower the engine with a pole jack so the crank pulley sits on the wood on cac bracket and holds engine up, Lowering the engine quite a bit like that makes everything on the cooler way more accessible, makes everything much easier and can actually see all the hoses and bolts, I’ve even done the cooler on the ground once before like that, give it a try sometime hopefully it helps you out! Just don’t forgot to bolt the engine cradle back up when done!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🤯🤯🤯 [e-mail]

[@Germ138]

Video please?!

[@kennedysgarage3281]

I have one to do on a ranger, so this is a great help. Explained similar to my own content ( I hope ) My one has a rather loud ticking noise, I thought possible water ingress & bent a con rod slightly. It seems quite a common fault, have you ever come across this ? Peter @ Kennedys garage

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I havent had it bend a rod yet

[@kennedysgarage3281]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod thank you 🙏

[@jacobsaylor8680]

I’m laying underneath one of these currently and hating every second

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Sry pal.....

[@loukoponosh1372]

Been having to fight with the cowl more so the channel on the bottom of the glass gets worn and doesn’t wanna stay clipped have you experienced this ?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

No I have not

[@michaelchan8915]

Yes I have. My work around is to spray liberal amounts of silicone spray onto the channel where the wiper cowl clips into, and then simply lightly tap the wiper cowl slowly across the entire width when you are ready to reinstall it. I've seen my share of them where the wiper cowls are distorted and/or installed incorrectly and allowing water to enter the engine compartment.

[@shelbyfz07vtec65]

how long does it take you to remove the cowl and air inlet?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Like two fickin minutes

[@isailinares7803]

If the egr cooler isn’t working, what is it doing, what symptoms does it have?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

White smoke tail pipe

[@yellowzx7r]

I had a dealer do this to mine and they had to pull the engine out a little to get to some studs or bolts they broke. Under warranty but needed fords approval

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Ughhhhh

[@timhasty6569]

Seems like you could just weld this egr shut?

[@denverfan88]

Picked one up from auction that bubbles and smokes from open rad cap as soon as its started i not very experienced with diesels so orginally thought head gasket could the cooler cause this also?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Cooler

[@denverfan88]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod no question it's the cooler? ass end was outside the bay so I didn't notice any unusual smoking

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Cooler all day. Theres extended coverage for them too

[@denverfan88]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod niceeee any info on the extended warranty? Think i remember seeing 135k on the dash

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Only to 120k

[@hungpham]

Great video thanks. Can you tell me what the normal range for EOT running flat freeway 70MPH is? My EOT can get up to 230F with ECT around 194F, thus a difference of 36F between EOT and ECT. The specs called for 15C or 27F. Climbing hills EOT can get up to 240F. Is that too high? I just tried backflushing the oil cooler. Seems to help a little but not much. Is EOT operating at that temperature by design or is that too high? Should I try to replace the oil cooler? I brought it to a dealer - they charged me $390 and didn't even test drive to verify it. The odometer shows the same number! Thanks.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yes that seems a bit high bud

[@hungpham]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod can you suggest what I should try to lower the EOT? Thank you.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Bring it to me

[@hungpham]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod I'd love to bring it to a mechanic who can get it done. But I am in Northern California. I think you're on the East Coast? Had bad experiences with 3 dealerships in my area. If you can recommend a good mechanic in my area I'll bring it. Thanks.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Lolololol no sir.

[@interstategar]

What year is this Transit and how many miles did it have when this replacement was needed? I heard the Ford Transit diesel motors were more reliable that their gasoline engines. Now I'm wondering if that's true.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Ummmmm

[@eliwillis1]

Wanting to know the same question how soon did it fail?

[@BenjaminHansen]

Can you tell me how many miles on these rigs before the egr cooler starts to go?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

No certain mileage, they go when they go

[@jamesgerman7947]

I go back and forth on which I hate the most. 3.2s? Or 6.4s? Right now it’s definitely 6.4s.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Haha i feel ya fo sho!!!

[@michaelchan8915]

I second the 6.4 comment. I'll add short blocking 1.5 Escapes as well. Doing one right now.

[@OH-jg9sw]

Are there any aftermarket EGR coolers at all? Ford only?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Beats me

[@chrissargent9212]

Hopeful I never see one of these up here in the sticks.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Just cuz u said that now u will, but u n i will do it together now that uve watched this

[@chrissargent9212]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod yeah,, my luck there will be one at work tomorrow.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

😂🤣😭

[@BarnStangz]

What was that delicious looking meal? Looked like corned beef or something?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Mmmmmmm poutine with corned beef, hot gravy n a good ol barqs

[@BarnStangz]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod Oh yeah, that sounds good mane! You make that yourself, or is there a good place worth trying? We have some of the best corned beef I think.

[@fredyoung4055]

What a pain in the keister !!! 😕😕😕

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Hey mister Freddy, hope ur well! 😉

[@lusluis007]

I can see its your first time doing a EGR cooler. Next time try from the bottom is located in top of the transmission. I do these every day in 2 hours. Just from the bottom.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

No way......

[@lusluis007]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod I can prove to you. Easy. You cut the the air hammer the steel rim on the passenger side the from the bottom you remove the 2 bolt from the EGR cooler to the EGR valve. The only i bolt the hold the steel pipe then its out. Everything from the bottom don't touch anything anything from the top at all

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I duno man

[@lusluis007]

The trick its to cut the EGR cooler clamp with the air hammer if not you were spend half hour to take out and used magnetic socket 10mm so after you put it on the bolt head by the pipe you can get you small 1/4 air racket to remove it

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Maybe we need to talk be4 u blow our cover..

[@djcomeup]

Does the 3.7 have the same setup

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

The 3.7 HAS NONE OF THIS

[@aliabdallah102]

Are the 3.2s just half of the 6.4?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Absolutely NOT...........

[@michaelchan8915]

Numerically it is.

[@ryansylvester6780]

How much should this repair cost? I was quoted $2k for labor+ parts. Seems a bit steep to me

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Under warranty. Extended coverage...

[@ryansylvester6780]

Over 130k

[@maur_palmpalm5661]

Ar you recommend the 3.2 engine??

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

NOOOOOOO

[@tiagopauli]

Hey man where's your shop located? I have the exact same van since I have it nothing but headaches and no reliable shops nearby not even the dealership

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Detroit

[@tiagopauli]

Thanks for the quick reply, to bad I'm in mass not a lot a shops around here that works on diesels special my van

[@jasonwember9927]

You did it wrong lol. Next time fix the rear main leak with the egr cooler 😜

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Not me playa, i aint messin wit that sub frame/control arm headache. I feel tho...werd

[@jasonwember9927]

You must in the rust belt.

[@tylermacconnell217]

Pretty positive attitude for a not fun job!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks! 😉

[@srhondapro38]

Back from dead 6.0 l 6.4 l egr coolers .lol

[@cledussnow3935]

ARod sure would be nice if it had the old school 🐕 🏠 but then it would pay like a hour to do the job.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Which then i would welcome them, come one come all the lets do a coola

[@bradmcleod8193]

Should have just installed block off plates.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🤔

[@timothycadena8301]

so why did you replace the cooler?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Cuz its leaking...

[@AndreasEUR]

Do you know if the 2.2 is the same?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

No it is not..

[@AndreasEUR]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod Did they place the EGR in the same stupid place on the 2.2? Been trying to find videos of the 2015 2.2, but no luck.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Ive never seen a 2.2...

[@AndreasEUR]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod Ok thanks :) Thank you for the video :)

[@gmlover82]

Seems like there have been a lot of issues with that engine, all emission related.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I'll second that

[@davidlastoria3341]

Absolutely true, but emissions related problems are not limited to just this engine, but all diesel engines here in the U.S. Take all that emissions garbage off, and you will have an engine as reliable and trustworthy as a 7.3 engine. How I miss that engine.

[@brian3.2]

My transit is in for it's 2nd egr cooler. They seem to last around 40k miles. Is there a stronger cooler available?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Nope. Gosh ive done so many

[@davidlastoria3341]

@@brian3.2 are you replacing those egr coolers with Motorcraft brand, which carry a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty?

[@droptimus2897]

Whats that solenoid called i broke it 😂

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Oh oh oh

[@johnmattiazzo3900]

Who pays for your time when you install a part from ford that is found faulty ie egr cooler you stated you had a dropped one and have to take the vehicle back apart to fix it again just curious does ford ??

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yepp SPW

[@bobbyreese7028]

What a fricken pain in the ass!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

.....ahhhh ya think but ive gottem down pat

[@bobbyreese7028]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod How long will this job take me to do in real time? I don't have a shop to do it in, but figured I would put it on ramps so I can get under it. I have a fleet of these.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Omg...a long time. My 1st was like 10 hrs...

[@Thesaltymedic36]

So is this a decent engine or should I avoid it ? Asking techs who know the real answer. I know techs know the real deal and screw a salesman.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

U can email me, or scan thru the comments. You might find ur answer

[@Thesaltymedic36]

PowerStroke Tech Talk w/ARod as i scan your videos and read the comments....I think I’ll just buy a gas engine. The diesel technology has not caught up yet. EGR, DEF issues all over the place. Codes and more codes. I’ll just buy gas. 👍🏼

[@nellof1244]

@@Thesaltymedic36 same boat here

[@patrickhysert4385]

Lots of egr , def, and brake problems

[@codyphillips48]

One of the worst jobs in the world. Always hand these off to the new guy as a hazing ritual. Let them get the transit shower

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Got two back to back tomorrow. Coolers, cat, turbos....woooopppie

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I looked at the name, hahahahahah ur my boy blue. Nite nite!

[@codyphillips48]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod 😂. That was my hazing when I joined the diesel Garage Service team at Roush building 9. Worst first day of work ever.

[@codyphillips48]

the turbos good. cooler bad

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Omggggggggg