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Author Topic: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6  (Read 2158 times)

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EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« on: 20 January 2009, 20:26:35 »
What are the Pro's and Con's of this, i was told it dont make alot of diffrence with performance but helps keep Breathers unblocked.

Any other views or opinions on this guys?  :)
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #1 on: 20 January 2009, 21:23:27 »
will drop the fuel consumption approx 0.5 liter / 100 kms..

acceleration very very slightly better..

EGR wont become dirty..

when the engine become hot will play with the idle a bit..
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #2 on: 20 January 2009, 21:29:57 »
  This couldn't be whats causing my idle to be 1100 rpm can it as it was alright before i blocked it off and can find no other cause such as air leak etc?
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« Reply #3 on: 20 January 2009, 21:35:08 »
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 This couldn't be whats causing my idle to be 1100 rpm can it as it was alright before i blocked it off and can find no other cause such as air leak etc?

1100 rpm..nope..mine plays very slightly say 100-150 rpm when the engine first become hot..
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #4 on: 20 January 2009, 21:35:51 »
lso what gasket material did you use?
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #5 on: 20 January 2009, 22:00:08 »
metal sheet..
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #6 on: 20 January 2009, 22:04:27 »
A lad on the Yahoo group had some plasma cut via work some years back. It's that long back now I can't remember who. :-[ It was a perect copy of the gasket though in 2 or 3 mm plate ...... without the midddle hole!  ;) ;) :y :y :y
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #7 on: 20 January 2009, 22:24:38 »
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lso what gasket material did you use?

   I just used a coke tin as instructed on the Forum :y.
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #8 on: 20 January 2009, 22:27:27 »
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 This couldn't be whats causing my idle to be 1100 rpm can it as it was alright before i blocked it off and can find no other cause such as air leak etc?

1100 rpm..nope..mine plays very slightly say 100-150 rpm when the engine first become hot..

   I don't get any fluctuation cem :), sits steady at 1100rpm :(.
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #9 on: 20 January 2009, 22:39:22 »
So just plate flat coke tin sheet ober area , cut around and make Bolt holes?


That easy?

Will i gain managment Probs with light or should it be ok?
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #10 on: 20 January 2009, 22:42:08 »
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So just plate flat coke tin sheet ober area , cut around and make Bolt holes?


That easy?
Will i gain managment Probs with light or should it be ok?

    Yes & No :y.
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #11 on: 20 January 2009, 22:44:37 »
How easy are the bolts to be undone?

I take it best will be whyen engine is hot?

Also is tehre a link on the"  how to "to this.

I know its a simple task but i just wanna see how others have done it?
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #12 on: 20 January 2009, 22:46:08 »
just make sure you DON'T unplug the EGR ..that will cause an EML fault for certain ...
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #13 on: 20 January 2009, 22:47:23 »
Ok, thanks very much for your help, i will do this on Thursday when i have my day off work.

Cheers.
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Re: EGR blanking on 3.0 mv6
« Reply #14 on: 20 January 2009, 22:52:17 »
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I take it best will be when engine is hot? ......

Only if you want to burn your fingers! Probably makes no difference, but cold is nicer.  ;D  ;D
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