Egr valve
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Egr valve
I am new to this forum as well as diesels. I asked this question in a nother theead but figured i woukd start another one. I have a torque tech tuner that disables the egr. Does it disable the valve in the open or closed position, and would it be better if i went ahead and removed it and the coolers completely?
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I am new to this forum as well as diesels. I asked this question in a nother theead but figured i woukd start another one. I have a torque tech tuner that disables the egr. Does it disable the valve in the open or closed position, and would it be better if i went ahead and removed it and the coolers completely?
Most tuners will disable the EGR to the closed position, you can validate that from the manufacturers website or be contacting the manufacturer if they are still in business.
There are plenty of companies selling blocking plates in support of removing the EGR coolers, all in support of off-road diesel racing.
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I am no expert. But from what I have read I would suggest deleting everything. Even with the coolers not getting exhaust through them they can still leak. Most troubles that I have read about are best dealt with a full delete. Not saying you can’t still have issues. Just giving my humble opinion.
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Yes I was thinking the same thing, my only concern was that I've read a few guys having problems with the crossover pipe starting to leak because it's no longer supported by the EGR coolers and their mountings. I guess they are developing leaks where it is welded to the up pipe?
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Sounds like I may be going that route. I mean...if the block off plates are quality and bolt up correctly...even of the coolers started to leak, coolant shouldn't make it into the engine. AND...you still have that support for the crossover pipe.
What block-off kit did you use?
What block-off kit did you use?
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Hmm...can't quite recall what kit i used.
Some advice I would give though.....have extra gaskets on hand just in case....When I pried the joint apart between the lower EGR cooler and the crossover pipe I damaged the gasket....and you guess it....I didn't have an extra on hand.
Some advice I would give though.....have extra gaskets on hand just in case....When I pried the joint apart between the lower EGR cooler and the crossover pipe I damaged the gasket....and you guess it....I didn't have an extra on hand.
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I cut my own, angle grinder and 1/8" steel. Unbolt the top and remove the gasket - use the gasket as a template. Perhaps not up to your description of 'quality' but in my opinion, if the coolant leaks in the coolers it is not going to get around a flat plate and back into the egr pipe... trick is be sure that the plate is thick enough to take the heat.
For the record some have had trouble with the ebp sensor freezing if they use a block off kit - shouldn't be a problem in Texas
For the record some have had trouble with the ebp sensor freezing if they use a block off kit - shouldn't be a problem in Texas
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I cut my own, angle grinder and 1/8" steel. Unbolt the top and remove the gasket - use the gasket as a template. Perhaps not up to your description of 'quality' but in my opinion, if the coolant leaks in the coolers it is not going to get around a flat plate and back into the egr pipe... trick is be sure that the plate is thick enough to take the heat.
For the record some have had trouble with the ebp sensor freezing if they use a block off kit - shouldn't be a problem in Texas
For the record some have had trouble with the ebp sensor freezing if they use a block off kit - shouldn't be a problem in Texas
On a side note....73F700, we're both from Ontario....where abouts?
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