Sorry, EGR valve question again!

[Iain C]

I've had a good search but could not find anything so apologies for asking something that has probably been asked before!

I've bought an EGR blanking plate and I see that it fits on the manifold.  I've read somewhere it needs a paper gasket, won't this just burn up?

Also, assuming I junk the EGR, what happens to the other end of the pipe?  What's the best way to block it off or is it just better to buy a hose that has no hole in it?

Thanks!

[Budgie]

You can leave the EGR valve in the manifold and put the blanking plate in the join on the pipe leading to the inlet manifold. Then just pull the connector off the top of the valve.

If you want to remove the valve then you can either:
Get a new pipe for the inlet manifold.
Get another blanking plate and fit to the end of the EGR pipe.
Get a silicone hose to replace the top pipe.  

[stageonesimmo]

Best place for the blanking plate is under the valve - if the valve fails and the plate is down-stream of it you can loose boost to atmosphere through the valve.  If the plate is under it on top of the turbo, you cant.

Twisted performance do a stainless steel top hose with no EGR branch for about the 30 quid mark - expensive, yes, cool looking definitely.  Got one for mine when I junked the EGR and its done a good job of joining the system together and looking stainless......

Bri

[Iain C]

OK thanks for the tips guys, any ideas on the best gasket material?

[Tyke]

Something with heat resisting properties . . . . or a good old copper one, hand made, to suit  


Local engineering factors, hardware shops, tool shops . . . they will be a start . . . . at least for proprietory gasket materials.


Or you could try something like  http://www.gasketsheet.com/gaskets/Reinforced_Graphite_Gasket.htm


Thats what the 'slippy' gaskets you find in some gasket sets are made from  

[stageonesimmo]

Why not just spend less than 3 quid and get the proper one from the stealers - cheaps as chip for a gen part......

Plus, it comes with a natty re-enforcing ring in the center which stops the pressure blowing your plate upwards and bending when its very hot thus keeping the possibilities of a leak to a minimum.......

Just a thought.....

[Tyke]

Why not just spend less than 3 quid and get the proper one from the stealers

Why do the logical thing when you can make something very simple into a major problem . . . .  :lol: