After rebuilding my motor and dropping it in. I notice that the vacuum line for the EGR broke off. I don't know where the other end starts. But my question is, it is really important to keep the EGR or can I block it off? I drive the car pretty far sometimes. I travel from NY to NJ when I need to. Would the EGR play a big roll when I'm driving that far?
#90422, "RE: Question about EGR" In response to Reply # 0
NO THE EGR IS USELESS BLOCK IT OFF AND GET A RESISTOR AND PUT IT IN THE PLUG FOR THE EGR SO THE CEL DOSENT COME ON. MAKE SHURE YOU DONT FORGET TO PLUG THE VACUME PORT FOR THE EGR ON THE REAR OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
#90439, "RE: Question about EGR" In response to Reply # 2
Originally posted by SILVERNT make a blockoff. Stencil the egr gaket on the head, and on the intake, cut and drill. Shouldnt take more than 10min. the propor resistor to use is a 10watt 100ohm. $1.79 for 2 at radioshack
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#90440, "RE: Question about EGR" In response to Reply # 3
I think the CEL is more annoying than the damned EGR system. Tell you what, if you block yours off then ship me the bolts so i can put mine back on (i lost the bolts to it).
#90483, "RE: Question about EGR" In response to Reply # 7
Originally posted by joeck76 oh ok thats a new one, also one more question if theis resistor works than why do so many people still have the stupid cel for the egr???
and why didnt anyone tell me this when i told them that I had to pass smog. DIY on resistor instal please.
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#90492, "RE: Question about EGR" In response to Reply # 8
I'll tell ya what I'm doing to avoid a CEL (we can't have any CEL's in NY to pass inspection)
I made a block off plate using some mild steel a jigsaw and some patience
Then I drilled a hole approximately the same size as the spacer thing in the side of the EGR valve. (I pulled that spacer thing out with a screwdriver)
I inserted a tension pin (also called a roll pin), and to that some vacuum line and a filter at the end that I picked up at home depot.
Now, when the EGR opens, it'll draw fresh air instead of exhaust into the system, and the computer is none the wiser.
I haven't run it yet, so I'm hoping there's no problems. I'll let you guys know in a few weeks.
Brian
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#90522, "RE: Question about EGR" In response to Reply # 9 Jun-13-05 06:55 PM by WickedESi
The resistor mentioned above keeps me from getting any CEL's. The EGR system is 100% gone. I even got rid of the big ass plug by soldering in the resistor and heat shrinking it.
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