[babydiesel]

I have an '04 Jetta. A few days ago it "backfired" abd blew the hose off the EGR valve. I put the hose back on and it seemed O.K. Next time I drove it, the same thing happened. The only code coming up is a temp sensor that has been there for some time. Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[chittychittybangbang]

I've heard of this being a bad camshaft, check the camshaft for lobe wear, see the FAQ. Also, the hose tabs like to wear down to the point where they will no longer hold.

 

[babydiesel]

It sheared the tabs off the hose when it blew it off. I will check the cam. The dealers around here don't seem to be very knowledgeable on the diesel, and I hate to pay them $80/hr. to throw parts at it.
Thanks

 

[chittychittybangbang]

The tabs were probably already worn down, it's a pretty common problem. You can get a doggie collar bracket from kermatdi.com or get another hose.