[Vwdiesel] TDI EGR Delete-experiences?

[brian gochnauer]

Would it not be effective to just use a thin 0.040" aluminum sheet; in-line
with a tube?

As part of an engine swap I removed the bolts from one of the 2-bolt EGR
tube flanges near the intake manifold, removed the gasket and used it as a
template on the 0.040" aluminum sheet to create a block and reassembled it.
Had other problems with the installation and removed the block (not changing
the issue) but when I found the problem was a vacuum line I didn't replace
the block.It did not cause an issue in the 100 miles or so it was in there.
I believe it would have been effective and did not cause a CEL because there
is no flow indicator in the EGR system and depends only on the position
sensor in the EGR valve for 'normal' operation. (ALH engine)

BrianG
Iowa

On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM, <vwdiesel-request at vwfans.com> wrote:

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> Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 20:23:59 -0700 (PDT)
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> Ok, I've got the head off the engine.  The oil line was just a bit stuck,
> some extra tapping and wiggling got it out.  I was just afraid of breaking
> something.
>
> Anyway, I have talked to my buddy about removing the EGR stuff on the car.
>  Looking at the dieselgeek.com kits here:
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> http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Categories?category=TDI+Race+Pipe+%26+EGR
> >
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> Since totally getting rid of the EGR will totally prevent intake clogging,
> and will net a little bit more power it seems like a good idea.  Also,
> removing the cooler will make it a lot easier to put the head back on with
> less junk hanging off the back.
>
> What I would like to hear is someone's experience doing this.  Did the
> engine feel a bit freer?  Mileage change?  (Up or down) How did you satisfy
> the ECU?  Did you use something other than the diesel geek kit that would be
> less spendy?
>
> I have been reading threads on TDI Club, but have found conflicting info.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Cook
>
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