[Vwdiesel] TDI EGR Delete-experiences?

[Tad]

Brian - the system uses the change in MAF reading to sense EGR operation.
 Failure to notice the inoperative EGR probably indicates less-than-stellar
MAF performance. :)

On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 3:01 PM, brian gochnauer <brian at gochnauer.net>wrote:

> 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)
> > From: Dave Cook <davevw at yahoo.com>
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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:
> > <
> >
> http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Categories?category=TDI+Race+Pipe+%26+EGR
> > >
> >
> > 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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