Hi Guys

Just stripped the EGR off our 2003 TD4 (106k miles) and cleaned it out thoroughly, also took opportunity to fit new air filter and modified BMW engine breather unit.
I removed the air ducting unit that attaches to the EGR and gave it a good clean with oven cleaner, then engine cleaner but there is still a bit of cr@p stuck inside it.
I also noticed that the ports it attaches to on the engine are also full of black cr@p but obviously without stripping the block I can't easily clean them

Has anyone else noticed that?

Can anyone recommend a cleaner that I can use to help clean the pipework/ducting and maybe start to clean the ports into the engine? (Maybe something I can spray into the ducting with the engine running or something)

I did the EGR 2p mod, but didn't disconnect or block the vacuum pipe, should I do this as well? or should I go the whole hog and get a EGR bypass kit? (If so, can anyone recommend one?)

Thanks in advance for advice/help/suggestions.

Yea u should block off the vacuum pipe aswell
Imo your best getting a proper EGR blank mod

eBay sells them, I got mine from there

I found a long (artist) paint brush and some petrol removed most of the gunk.

I put the plastic inlet manifold into a large bowl and worked the brush into all areas.

The link below is for a good quality EGR bypass kit

Landrover Freelander EGR TD4 Bypass kit Stainless Stell | eBay UK

Once fitted - no more exhaust kak in the inlet ducts, better MPG, better performance.

Very easy mod.

Bought my EGR bypass off ebay £30 incl pp but did not come with new bolts or hose clip, I found that the original bolts and clip were ok to re-use. Don't think the one I bought was stainless either even though its nice and shiny. I cleaned the air intake with brake clean and also fitted new intercooler hoses.

Pugley said:

I found a long (artist) paint brush and some petrol removed most of the gunk.

I put the plastic inlet manifold into a large bowl and worked the brush into all areas.

The link below is for a good quality EGR bypass kit

Landrover Freelander EGR TD4 Bypass kit Stainless Stell | eBay UK

Once fitted - no more exhaust kak in the inlet ducts, better MPG, better performance.

Very easy mod.

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Is this the one you fitted?

Has anyone noticed how much crud they had in the top of the engine block ports?

Mine was really shocking

Any way to clean them? (I was too afraid of getting crap into the engine although did take a screwdriver and scrape as much as I could off....)

Bought mine from ebay seller alservices item No 220700665190 @£30, fitted straight on with thick exhaust blank, also blank for small vacuum pipe as part of bypass. Sorry don't know how to download link.

i just blanked mine and saved oiver 30 quid!! not needed as far as i'm concerned just blank the vac pipe at the t junction and see how it is then if you really want one go get one,,,,