Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2006 2.2TDCi Decat and EGR blanked off

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Fri 30 Jan 2009 19:33
2006 2.2TDCi Decat and EGR blanked off - Monsieur Kev
I am removing my cat and fitting a stainless steel decat pipe I bought on EBAY. I also believe my EGR valve is playing up. On EBAY you can buy a modified EGR pipe that blanks off part of the valve. I am not sure if my November 2006 2.2TDCi has a stage 3 or 4 engine though. I think it makes a difference with the valve.

Diesels in the UK do not need the cat as the MOT only tests for smoke, not CO2. My decat goes on next Tuesday, so I will report back on any improvement in perfoirmance and/or economy.

My question is whether I can fit the modified EGR valve?

Cheers

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 31/01/2009 at 02:21

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Tue 3 Feb 2009 11:39
2006 2.2TDCi Decat and EGR blanked off - GingerTom
The EGR bypass is designed for Euro3 engines as Euro 4 are a different design.

You may be able to fit the bypass to Euro4 but will probably get the engine warning light which isn't a big problem except it will disguise any future problems that the warning light would show up.

Beware some of the cheaper de-cats which are poor quality and not the correct diameter. Do you go on STDrivers.co.uk? You will see whole threads dedicated to the EGR by-pass and proper de-cats.
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