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    Question Stinky 2008 Tiguan TDI

    Hi All,

    I have recently acquired a 2008 TDI (CBAB Engine) Auto Tiguan. There is what appears to be an exhaust leak which is coming in through the vents when idle. I believe the leak is coming from behind the engine and I am trying to work out if it's the EGR that is leaking or the exhaust where the dump pie joins to the back of the turbo. If the EGR was leaking would I be expecting to see a check engine light or a code stored? I have scanned the car and there is nothing of relevance shown. I have considered trying to block the ports on the EGR but expect that to cause errors. Does anyone have any ideas as I don't really want to drive the car like this. Thanks!

    Cheers

    Steven
    2008 Tiguan
    2018 Golf AllTrack

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    The EGR will prompt an error code if its restricted/blocked, but if its got a mild leak i very much doubt it will trigger an error code.

    Its probably more likely to be leaking from the exhaust (either where the turbo and exhaust meet or further down under the car where there is a slip joint fitting).
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    V-band on the dump pipe is often not tight enough.
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    Thanks for the replies guys. The smell is definitely coming from the engine bay. I noted the v-band and allen head bolt on the clamp was kind of chewed out. I removed the clamp and saw the dump pipe wasn't square in alignment with the turbo so I undid some of the clamps lower down so I could re-position it and tightened it back up as best I could. I suspect the gasket between both parts is stuffed. Is vw the best place to buy the v-band clamp and the gasket or is there a sponsor or other vendor which may be a better option? Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sikdub View Post
    Thanks for the replies guys. The smell is definitely coming from the engine bay. I noted the v-band and allen head bolt on the clamp was kind of chewed out. I removed the clamp and saw the dump pipe wasn't square in alignment with the turbo so I undid some of the clamps lower down so I could re-position it and tightened it back up as best I could. I suspect the gasket between both parts is stuffed. Is vw the best place to buy the v-band clamp and the gasket or is there a sponsor or other vendor which may be a better option? Thanks!
    I have not seen anyone locally selling these parts so best bet would be to grab them from VW directly.
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    +1 what Lucas said. Often with these smaller items the cost of freight is as much as the part and it works out cheaper to pick it up from your local dealer.


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    Awesome, thank you!
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