How do I know if my EGR cooler is bad?
Symptoms of EGR cooler failure include odd-looking exhaust and engine overheating….It might only be the case that your cooler needs a clean, but there is a possibility that something more serious is afoot.
- White steam or smoke at the exhaust.
- Lowered coolant level with no leaks.
- External coolant leakage.
- Check engine light.
Can you delete an EGR cooler 6.0 Powerstroke?
Will deleting my EGR cooler set my Check Engine Light? In some cases, yes. In fact, it will set the check engine light on all Ford 6.0L’s with software that has been updated since about 2005. This means that an EGR delete will set the CEL on most 6.0L’s on the road today.
How much does it cost to replace EGR cooler?
To have it replaced, you will pay anywhere from $650 to nearly $1600. The average price is closer to $1,100, but what you pay will depend on the car you have and how much the parts and labor cost for that car. On average, the labor will run you about $440, but it could be a few hundred dollars more.
How much does it cost to replace an EGR cooler?
Are EGR coolers worth anything?
The EGR and cooler don’t hold a lot of value. They pop up in the classified section here for $100-$200 usually. If you have the DPF (diesel particulate filter) from the exhaust system, it’s worth quite a bit more, as it contains precious metals. You can sell for scrap for several hundred dollars sometimes….
What causes EGR cooler to fail?
Why do EGR Cooler Fail? An EGR cooler primarily fails by cracking internally. There are no moving parts in an EGR Cooler. An EGR cooler is simply a heat exchanger which exchanges heat from the exhaust air to the engine coolant.
Can a Ford Power Stroke EGR cooler be replaced?
We all know that the Ford Power Stroke EGR Cooler is a weak-link on the 6.0L diesel engine. Countless owners have replaced their EGR coolers 2, 3 or more times in the first 100,000 miles, and they are not looking forward to doing it for the next 100,000!
Where is the EGR cooler on a bullet proof diesel?
The new Bullet Proof Diesel EGR cooler bolts on in the exact location as the old cooler. Since all the bolts go through the top of the manifold we were able to get it fitted first on the intake manifold. Then once the manifold was bolted in and the EGR cooler was connected to the exhaust we tightened it the rest of the way.
Can a 6.0 liter Powerstroke not pass smog?
The EGR valve plays a role in the cooling system clutch fan and having it disconnected can cause heating issues. Of course, in California, where we are, a 6.0-liter will not pass smog with a deleted EGR cooler.
Can a 6.0 liter Power Stroke be upgraded?
The original Power Stroke EGR cooler had a very high failure rate and unfortunately, when they failed, they caused major engine damage. It has been 15 years since the first 6.0-liter Power Stroke left the factory, and there are still thousands that have not been upgraded with an aftermarket EGR cooler.