Td5 Egr Removal

[TD5TOM]

HI all
Just wondering if anyone can help? i have heard that you can get a kit to remove the EGR system and by doing this you can help the engine breath more and in turn can benefit the performance. Has anyone completed this and has it any adverse reactions on the engine?

Many thanks in advance
Tom

[rikbowles]

Hi mate, yes I have done it using a piece of sheet steel cut to the same size as the manifold outlet, sandwiched between the manifold and EGR pipe, as to any effect I cant say I have noticed any in performance or ecconomy, on the last MOT the particulate check was excellent on 129,000 miles, was it the EGR?
What I will add is that the EGR valve on the entrance to the inlet manifold should be replaced with a non valve adaptor which costs about £45 and this improves airflow into the engine.
Best bit I have bought lately is a K&N airfilter now that has made a difference!!

[littledude]

My next move, egr blanking and a K&N. Does it really make that much difference?

[TD5TOM]

Many thanks guys for your replies! I would like to go ahead with the EGR valve replacement but i am a little confused, you have to blank off the exhaust and also replace the valve as well- dont you? Would any one have any instructions or do they come with the replacement parts?

Tom

[crashbox]

If you simply block off the EGR pipe that collects the waste gas off the exhaust manifold then the EGR is prevented from functioning. You don't need to do anything to the EGR valve unit fitted to the inlet manifold. Given that the engine employs forced induction, and there is often far more boost available than needed i.e. the wategate opens, airflow through the inlet manifold is hardly going to be an issue unless you've got the engine in a high state of tune and need a lot of air to burn.

[rikbowles]

The blanking plates are readily available on ebay for about £4.50 and I think they come with instructions. It isn't difficult to make your own!!
Post your findings and feelings when you have fitted it and run a couple of tanks through.

[TD5TOM]

Manythanks! Ill give it a go and let you know.

Tom