EGR Blanking Plates

[Mblinko]

Are these things available off the shelf as mine is leaking and I have no means to make them right now. I've searched the suppliers I know but have drawn a blank (no pun intended )

 

[Julian T]

Try some exhaust sealant perhaps?, I have removed my EGR and have a blanking plate on the exhaust manifold, the standard gasket for that position seals it very well.

 

[Gav Peter]

As it happens, I've got some for you Mark... I used to make the for one of the members on here & have a few sets over.

I've been meaning to post the in the classifieds for ages.

Laser cut from 6mm stainless steel - just the job

I'll get some pics for you.

Cheers

 

[Chris]

They sound good Gav. I made some myself and the one that covers the exhaust hole actually bent under pressure on the trip to France. Never thought it would do that. 6mm sounds about right. I actually machined a new one with a plug on the underside so it actually pushed in to block the hole. Didn't want to have to fix that again.

 

[Gav Peter]

Yes, I saw your 'plug' Chris - great bit of machining

JW is running a set of my patented whistle 'EGRAway' plates & I'm sure I would have heard back if these had been problematic

 

[Chris]

Gav I think they'll be nicely up to the job. I rather innocently made mine from something like 3mm ally.

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

JW is running a set of my patented whistle 'EGRAway' plates & I'm sure I would have heard back if these had been problematic

They've been great, very handy when I need a paper weight One day they will replace the much cruder 6mm mild steel ones I made while I was waiting for yours

 

[Mblinko]

As it happens, I've got some for you Mark... I used to make the for one of the members on here & have a few sets over.

I've been meaning to post the in the classifieds for ages.

Laser cut from 6mm stainless steel - just the job

I'll get some pics for you.

Cheers

Ooooh, yes please . Just let me know how much, PM me if you like.

 

[Gav Peter]

They've been great, very handy when I need a paper weight One day they will replace the much cruder 6mm mild steel ones I made while I was waiting for yours

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They're the ones - good to hear they've come in handy JW!!!

I had access to a nice little label printer when I did them before & produced a much smarter sticker for them than the fat marker there

I'll drop you a PM Mark

Cheers

 

[ajnabi]

Gav, if you have more than one set, please drop me a PM too!

 

[Gav Peter]

Willdo AJ

Sorry Mark, not been near my computer for the last day or so - get to you ASAP

 

[Mblinko]

Today I fitted the blanking plates and it starts and runs just fine. I took the valves off and plugged the single tube that tees off the 2 switch things and that's all. When I took it out for a drive the pre-heater thingy warning light came on and stays on. When I turn off and switch the ignition on, after about 1 second the light goes off as normal but as said within about 5 seconds it comes back on and stays on.

Have I missed something out . What does this light actually mean?

oh, and the engine still whistles away on boost and smokes very slightly on boost as well. Can see it in the daytime but I can at night in the headlights of the car close behind.

i would search for EGR but the forum won't allow searches for 3 character words

 

[ajnabi]

Mark,

Did you earth the intake pipe to the block (restoring the connection that was there before)?

IQ

 

[ajnabi]

See link: http://www.landcruiserclub.net/forums/showthread.php/40390-The-wicked-witch-is-gone-EGR-blanked-off

 

[Mblinko]

I didn't, but I will.

Call me nosey, but I'm curious as to why. Is the engine block to inlet manifold earth poor and does the EGR rely on it?

 

[Gav Peter]

Right, will look at getting a strap made up to go out with the kits in future...

 

[Towpack]

I don't think the strap/bracket on the EGR valve assy is there for earthing, more for support. When I removed mine I realised there was nothing supporting the air intake pipe on the turbo side other than the rubber hose to the turbo itself so I made up a replacement bracket.

 

[Mblinko]

Just a quick update from this morning.....

.... I removed the blanking plug from the vacuum pipe that runs over the top of the engine to the the t-piece which connects to the two solenoid type devices and reconnected it.......bingo, no warning light.

Karl, I didn't put an earthing strap on but have left all other wiring in place. I can't say whether it would be needed when removing all the wiring though.

It drives much better now

 

[Gav Peter]

That's the main thing then :-D

 

[karl webster]

Can you PM or text me a price please Gav. It has been mentioned a couple of times before