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Blanking EGR on a V6
« on: 06 April 2011, 10:17:16 »
Just thinking out loud here but after having a poke about I was thinking... Instead of using some steel plate to blank the EGR off, could the pipe be removed and both "holes" left behind blanked off with some sort of end stop?

This would have a couple of advantages for me, the biggest being that it gets the short EGR pipe out of the way as the LPG vapour pipes run a little close to it.

If so... Does anyone know what size and thread it is?
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #1 on: 06 April 2011, 10:27:54 »
I remember mark was intending removing the EGR completely when he did my heads.....but there was a problem of some sort which caused issues.  I know we remvoed the SAI system, but had to leave the solenoid connected to keep the ecu happy.
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #2 on: 06 April 2011, 10:32:16 »
Yep, I know I'll have to keep the unit to stop the ECU complaining... Just wondering if I could remove the pipe :-/
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #3 on: 06 April 2011, 12:10:24 »
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Yep, I know I'll have to keep the unit to stop the ECU complaining... Just wondering if I could remove the pipe :-/

Why not take the pipe to a plumber's merchant and see if you can find a fitting with a matching thread? Then buy a stop-end with the same thread. Failing that, a bolt of the correct size with a plate welded across the top?

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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #4 on: 06 April 2011, 16:47:47 »
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Yep, I know I'll have to keep the unit to stop the ECU complaining... Just wondering if I could remove the pipe :-/

Why not take the pipe to a plumber's merchant and see if you can find a fitting with a matching thread? Then buy a stop-end with the same thread. Failing that, a bolt of the correct size with a plate welded across the top?

Kevin

Good plan, except for where I live ::) ::) ::) But I wonder if anyone has an old EGR pipe kicking about  :-?
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #5 on: 06 April 2011, 19:45:20 »
I would change the Manilfolds for the 2.6/3.2 then that cures a number of issues in one hit.
I think Guy had his manifold hole which is left when you remove the EGR pipe welded up.
As for the SAI if you remove the pipe at the front with the valve on you could block it off in the rubber by putting up a bolt each side then the spring clip with hold it in place. Another way which I have done alot is remove the pipe that bolts into the manifold (well two pipes into the manifold that join into one pipe) cut off the pipe 10mm after the weld at the front then weld a bolt into the pipe so you have a handle in effect.
Hope that makes sense :D
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #6 on: 06 April 2011, 21:40:18 »
How much would one be expecting to pay for a pair of those later fanimolds then Daz ? ::)
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #7 on: 06 April 2011, 23:12:12 »
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How much would one be expecting to pay for a pair of those later fanimolds then Daz ? ::)

you may have to wait a while for his answer Albs :D ;D
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #8 on: 07 April 2011, 10:03:19 »
Yep, 3.2 manifolds would be the neatest solution. Quite a bit of faffing about to fit them, though. :-/

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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #9 on: 07 April 2011, 10:54:00 »
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How much would one be expecting to pay for a pair of those later fanimolds then Daz ? ::)

you may have to wait a while for his answer Albs :D ;D

After what he did to me Henry, that is a price well worth paying. :y :D
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #10 on: 07 April 2011, 11:08:53 »
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Yep, 3.2 manifolds would be the neatest solution. Quite a bit of faffing about to fit them, though. :-/

Kevin

Indeed... Faffing I am unable to do ATM :'(
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #11 on: 07 April 2011, 11:14:19 »
Just pressgang a few people at the essex meet. :y :D ;D
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #12 on: 07 April 2011, 11:36:20 »
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Just pressgang a few people at the essex meet. :y :D ;D

Tempting as that is, it's not a job I would attempt in a car park with a time limit... I need the car on the road at the moment ;) ;)
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #13 on: 07 April 2011, 11:42:59 »
I bring the fanimolds and block one entrance with car. You block the other entrance with your car and inform the assembled throng that no - one gets out to the curry house until your fanimolds are changed - half hour tops - jobs a goodun. :y ;D ;D
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Re: Blanking EGR on a V6
« Reply #14 on: 07 April 2011, 12:09:25 »
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I bring the fanimolds and block one entrance with car. You block the other entrance with your car and inform the assembled throng that no - one gets out to the curry house until your fanimolds are changed - half hour tops - jobs a goodun. :y ;D ;D

Stranded in a curry house. Like that's going to work.  ::)

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