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ralton

Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Durban
Posts: 153

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Zermatt Silver

EGR removal

I've tried to read all the threads on this, but would like a little summary if possible.
Specifically:
- is there a technical reason (besides emissions) for keeping this valve?
- can it be removed and blanked off successfuly?
- is it the advised action (i'm out of warranty)?

- Anyone in you can recommend in SA?

Thanks www.ralton.co.za

24th Feb 2011 11:22am

daviec1

Member Since: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 246

I am about to do this exact thing this weekend. Got my kit from Alive - basically, when you think about it, the current system takes exhaust gas (i.e. waste) and puts it back into the engine with clean air.

To me, that seems like a recipe for disaster. I would have thought you would want clean air into the engine for maximum performance.

Simple kit I got was a EGR replacment flange & tube, blanking plate for other end . 2001 TD5 110 DCPU in Bonatti Grey

24th Feb 2011 11:57am

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Re: EGR removal

ralton wrote:
I've tried to read all the threads on this, but would like a little summary if possible.
Specifically:
- is there a technical reason (besides emissions) for keeping this valve?
- can it be removed and blanked off successfuly?
- is it the advised action (i'm out of warranty)?

- Anyone in you can recommend in SA?

Thanks

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic358.html?highlight=egr

Read Dgardel's post in blue on this thread...interesting read...

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2227-15.html If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

24th Feb 2011 5:04pm

ralton

Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Durban
Posts: 153

Cool, thanks - i'm still in two minds about blanking it...
Mine appears to work ok, maybe i'll just clean it now and again. www.ralton.co.za

25th Feb 2011 5:16am

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5035

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

My disco has had it blanked off the moment it left warranty.

I think if i blank my 90 off...i wont bother with the egr plate - ill just get Pete's patch to stop it working.

Far more elegant and if the valve is faulty you wont get any fault codes and it still can run its clean cycle etc etc Mike

25th Feb 2011 7:50am

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

ralton wrote:
Cool, thanks - i'm still in two minds about blanking it...
Mine appears to work ok, maybe i'll just clean it now and again.

It was my intention of cleaning it periodically with brake cleaner, but I never seem to have the time or the inclination! I have been running with a 10mm blank for what must be nearly a year now with no problems! I suppose the age old addage of " If it ain't broke, don't fix it" must apply to me! I also agree that preventative maintenance can be better than waiting for a problem to appear! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

25th Feb 2011 8:24am

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