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jim_c

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EGR VALVE
« on: 03 January 2008, 20:41:36 »

HI GUYS, i have been told that blanking off the EGR valve is a worthwile mod. any opinions on subject
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Re: EGR VALVE
« Reply #1 on: 03 January 2008, 20:48:04 »

only if the egr is faulty bud !! no real advantage tbh ;D
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Re: EGR VALVE
« Reply #2 on: 03 January 2008, 20:54:47 »

It can help to improve throttle response when flooring it following constant throttle driving as there is no delay whilst the EGR valve shuts.
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Re: EGR VALVE
« Reply #3 on: 03 January 2008, 21:05:21 »

Cheers, il give it a go when i get 5 mins....
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Re: EGR VALVE
« Reply #4 on: 03 January 2008, 21:06:33 »

Will drop the consumption also..
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Re: EGR VALVE
« Reply #5 on: 03 January 2008, 23:50:36 »

wont the EML come on if you disconcet the EGR?

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Re: EGR VALVE
« Reply #6 on: 04 January 2008, 08:11:50 »

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wont the EML come on if you disconcet the EGR?

Andy

You blank it off.....not disconnect it.
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Re: EGR VALVE
« Reply #7 on: 04 January 2008, 11:48:36 »

An additional tiny gasket above a metal sheet (between EGR and metal gasket ) will help also not to suck air..
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