Vw Bora

[NISAR1]

Hi,

Finished work today and went on the motorway to get home. Travelled at 70mph for 13 miles got home and parked outside my home. I realised I had to go to the post office so started it back up but it had no power at all. I then tried revving it up but it just was so sluggish even when moving off. I then switched the engine off waited 2 mins and then it seemed fine.

Any ideas what was going on?

[kjn2]

EGR valve? Google and see if symptons look familiar

[NISAR1]

Looked up the EGR valve and it seems you are right all symptoms point to it. I can either replace it or clean it. Will need to ask a mechanic see what he thinks EGR valves are expensive.

[tonyav]

See if this helps. Is your car a petrol or diesel ?.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB1E9opb87Y

[NISAR1]

My car is a 1.9tdi 150pd

[tonyav]

See if this helps you out then, NISCAR1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9Qw2a7GuQg

[NISAR1]

Thanks tonyav I had a lok at my egr valve and it does look clogged up. Seen the video looks simple enough to do. I was thinking it maybe best if I get a mechanic to remove the egr valve and then give it a good clean and also the turbo using the product below.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valvoline-EGR-Turbo-Cleaner-Valve-Cleaner-VNT-Restores-Engine-400ml-/400764745674?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&;hash=item5d4f70b7ca

[tonyav]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valvoline-EGR-Turbo-Cleaner-Valve-Cleaner-VNT-Restores-Engine-400ml-/400764745674?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&;hash=item5d4f70b7ca

Looks good stuff, NISAR1, best of luck hope it gets sorted.

[ChillDoubt]

Maybe some indicators here?:

http://passionford.com/forum/general-car-related-discussion/445916-vw-bora-tdi-pd-engine-power-loss-problem.html