Hey peeps. I once saw here where someone had a way to keep the EGR valve from opening. Can someone refresh my memory on how that was done? I dont want to replace the EGR, too pricey. But to keep it from opening, would be great. Can an EGR be gutted??

1989 F-150 5L

Many thanks !!

 

what is "EGR"?

 

Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR

 

fordfuelinjection.com has an egr block off section has everything you need to eliminate it

 

Can I ask why you would want to do this?

 

I used a small piece of steel can to make a block off plate between the EGR and the intake. Pulled the EGR valve and used the gasket for a pattern. Cut it with a pair of snips, drilled two holes for the mounting bolts, and gave it a lite coat of RTV on the sealing surfaces. Been in place for nearly a year with no problems.
Good luck Frank

 

When you made the steel can blocker, did it mess with your computer? Or do you have an idea to make a jumper so the EVP isnt telling the computer to add more fuel... Thanks in advance

 

It it never did throw a code for the EGR before or after the blocker. Don't think that adds more fuel. I did this while looking for cause of eratic idle. EGR was not the cause.
Good luck Frank

 

Thanks Frank, Im going to try your idea. I get code 33, EGR. Thanks again.

 

A block off plate won't fix the code, it will just not let any exhaust into the manifold regardless of what the EGR does. Think one of our sponsors sells a resistor to plug into the harness that will fix the code.