Blocking the EGR Valve

[the ferret]

Yeah, 316L or 304 stainless would be the go, I have access to plenty 1mm thick.

[Timbo]

I have seen a few people around various forums asking someone to do the whole job for them. It might be worth trying I guess. I thought about doing it but the majority of 4wd owners are DIY'ers and I didn't really see much sales in it.

[the ferret]

Ha Ha Timbo, I'm afraid my days under the bonnet are just about over, however I have the gear and could tool up for a batch.
It'd be easier to grab one from the letter box than sourcing the material and then having to make one eh?
then just back off the nuts, slide it in, tighten er up and ya done. cheers.

[RustyNails]

Is 1mm thick enough?

[the ferret]

yeah I reckon, stainless is a lot stronger than steel and 1mm would take 100psi over that small area, I have 1mm and 1.6 anyway, a piece of jam tin would even do the job I'd say.

[Chops]

I was watching "Your 4x4" on Aurora channel two days ago, and they had a segment on the "Grenade GU". They had a guy from Berrimah Diesel on the show who commented on blocking the EGR to aid in solving that problem.

[the ferret]

Yeah I am concerned about dust entering the inlet manifold, so I will supply a glued on gasket with the "shim" to seal between the inlet manifold and the "shim", best to be on the safe side as dust is a sneaky enemy of any engine.

[Timbo]

I have used 1mm stainless on mine. No dramas at all. It's a tiny area as Ferret said.

[Kreskin]

Indeed it helps... By simply putting the shim in (or blind cap) the result is noticable...

[Pete's GU3]

Is 1mm thick enough?

only sounds thick enough to wrap my chicken schnitzel sandwich in ??????????????? i dunno