Is EGR cooler same as oil cooler?
Is EGR cooler same as oil cooler?
The EGR and oil cooling systems do exactly as the name implies: cool the exhaust and oil system in your diesel car or truck. Many misidentify the EGR and oil coolers with the small auxiliary coolers, often mounted on the front of your vehicle, as is the case with Ford diesel cars and trucks.
Do you need to replace the EGR cooler?
If you have a leak IN the egr cooler than replace is only option. If you have an external leak 99.9% will not be egr cooler. Most likely oil cooler housing. Either way egr cooler has to come off. If it is just the egr cooler its simple. Parts list needed is turbo mount kit, a few extra orings.
Can a bad EGR cooler cause an engine to overheat?
If the EGR cooler has any issues that restrict the flow of exhaust gases through the cooler it can cause the engine to overheat. Over time, carbon can build up on the inside of the EGR cooler and restrict flow through the cooler.
What do you need to know about the EGR delete?
An EGR delete is the device that can be used to block off and delete the EGR cooler or at least the functionality of the EGR system. Most EGR deletes stop or block the flow of exhaust gases from flowing through the EGR cooler.
What kind of bolts are in the EGR cooler?
The ##### pipe clamps and gaskets are in the egr cooler kit. Make sure you tell them kit or else you won’t get all the parts. The turbo mount bolts are 14mm the oil return line is either 10 or 12 older has 12mm.
How to remove an EGR cooler from a truck?
Remove egr cooler elbow note green oring*, take 13 mm open end wrench loosen jam nuts and use 6mm long hex loosen clamps. Take 13 mm deep socket remove ##### pipe clamp discard.
If the EGR cooler has any issues that restrict the flow of exhaust gases through the cooler it can cause the engine to overheat. Over time, carbon can build up on the inside of the EGR cooler and restrict flow through the cooler.
What kind of wrench do I need to replace the EGR cooler?
The turbo mount bolts are 14mm the oil return line is either 10 or 12 older has 12mm. You will need a 24 mm and a 22 mm wrench. Take the coolant line off the top of the vgt, 14mm note copper washers.
When does the Check Engine light come on on an EGR cooler?
Check Engine Light comes on. Another symptom of a bad or failing EGR cooler is a Check Engine Light. If the computer detects a problem with the EGR system, such as insufficient flow or exhaust, it will set off the Check Engine Light to alert the driver of the issue.
