Topic: EGR blocking off (Read 1010 times)

geoffr70 · « **on:** 02 December 2010, 22:18:30 »

Hello, I have a plate to block off the egr. What else do i need to do? Just insert the plate and that's it? Thanks

Kneepad · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 December 2010, 22:39:13 »

It's as simple as that.

geoffr70 · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 December 2010, 22:45:59 »

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It's as simple as that.

Thank you Kneepad!

capoMV6 · « **Reply #3 on:** 03 December 2010, 03:26:36 »

What will be achieved by doing this? Any effects?
Pardon my ignorance. Thanks.

Jimbob · « **Reply #4 on:** 03 December 2010, 07:51:10 »

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What will be achieved by doing this? Any effects?
Pardon my ignorance. Thanks.

no real noticable effects..

Its mainly done when they start leaking, as the best leak fix as they dont do a lot anyway

Malcolm_D · « **Reply #5 on:** 03 December 2010, 11:53:36 »

What are the symptoms of them leaking?

Jimbob · « **Reply #6 on:** 03 December 2010, 12:22:20 »

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What are the symptoms of them leaking?

lots of black soot around the bottom of the valve

Jimbob · « **Reply #7 on:** 03 December 2010, 12:22:51 »

needs to be substantial metal to do the blocking

drinks cans melt through.

Road Hog Mad · « **Reply #8 on:** 04 December 2010, 11:14:15 »

someone said you get better throttle responce