Whats it for/ do

[nshotter]

I have recently bought a Japanese import 96 300tdi disco and wanted to blank the EGR.
I downloaded pictures of the process as I'm not very experienced mechanically. However, on mine there is a cylindrical part between the EGR valve and then metal part of the pipe that connects to the main top hose. It has what appears to be a water hose branch from the bottom hose connected into this part with another hose exiting the opposite side.
What does this do and can I still go about blanking the valve ?
If so would it be best to blank above or below this part ?

Many thanks

[Les Henson]

You have the Euro lll EGR valve assembly which is water cooled.
If you are removing the valve you just join the two pipes together and remove the valve in the usual way. Recent thread about this same thing is here:-
You can get an EGR blanking plate to completely remove the EGR for about a fiver, and an intercooler pipe without the connection.

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=14146

[nshotter]

Many thanks, much appreciated