Clio & EGR Valve?

joe2cool

Hi after a diagnostic check, the EGR valve had a fault? Cost to repair would be £244.57? Is this reasonable for a 'Clio Dynamique DCI 80' ?
Is it possible for it to be cleaned? or not because they are electrically controlled? Or is best to replace? Unsure
Apppreciate any help

Thx

Flying-High_2

They can usually be cleaned... Chances are its stuck solid with carbon.

How handy are you with the Spanners?... I'd have a bash at doing it yourself and save a few quid..

joe2cool

Not very good unfortunately

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joe2cool wrote: »

Not very good unfortunately

Then you need to sit down and work out if your wallet is bigger than your need to learn.
Do a search on Ebay and Google for a new 9Non Renault) valve then do a search for replacing it (mechanically) You can bet if the charge is £244 the valve will probably cost about 30 quid. Practically all Renault stuff has a 1000% mark up. Renault (and Citroen) are gangsters of the highest order when it comes to selling parts.

joe2cool

Hi I realise that with renault dealers, always used until recently. This quote isn't from a renault garage. I realise the EGR Valve is an expensive part, just wondered if this price was competitve?

joe2cool

How long on average should the EGR valve lasts? This clio is nearly 6 ys old now?

Thx

skiddlydiddly

I took the one out of Laguna and cleaned it myself.It wasn't hard at all, just messy.Check on the OC forums, there will be a guide to doing it.

liam8282

Just looking on Ebay, the valves range from £100 - £150 (with only putting Clio DCI egr valve in the search)

So the valve with your fitting would suggest it is £150 parts, £100 labour (2 hours).

I don't know how long it would take to change this part, but if it is tricky 2 hours seems fair enough and the quote of £244 seems reasonable.

But, ring around other garages first and see what other quotes you can get.

bigjl

joe2cool wrote: »

Hi after a diagnostic check, the EGR valve had a fault? Cost to repair would be £244.57? Is this reasonable for a 'Clio Dynamique DCI 80' ?
Is it possible for it to be cleaned? or not because they are electrically controlled? Or is best to replace? Unsure
Apppreciate any help

Thx

I would definately try to clean it first.

Not been any problems with the wifes.


What are the symptoms? Or has a warning light came on?

What diesel do you use out of interest?

thefishdude

deff keep an eye on ebay also check what other cars could use same valve and check them also.

had simalar prob on me megane scenic 1.9dci. garage quoted 276. i got part of ebay for £50 and paid a garage £40 to fit it.

daveyjp

The one on my X type went after less than two years. It was changed under warranty, but even a Jag dealer wouldn't charge over £200 to supply and fit one. Part is about £100 and it takes 30 minutes to fit on an X type.