Blocking the EGR Valve

[the evil twin]

Maybe I should change my sales pitch to "Reduces Exhaust Gas Temperatures".

ROFL.. Hiya G Unit

Actually the biggest plus in my opinion would be the big reduction in soot and particulates getting shoved back thru the engine.

From the many discussions on the 'net about EGR the one common thing that stands out from all the posts is how much cleaner everyone reckons the oil is. Considering the oil is only getting a small percentage of the crud as the majority does go out the exhaust eventually it must be a VERY beneficial mod to reduce engine wear.

Waddya reckon Rusty... perhaps we need a Perth Garage Day and knock over all our ZD30's together

[RustyNails]

Waddya reckon Rusty... perhaps we need a Perth Garage Day and knock over all our ZD30's together

Wash your mpouth out ET, mine has six pots not four, go the mighty 2.8.
Garage Day is a good idea though as besides the EGR I have a list of things to do and am a long way from a competent mechanic.

Paul

[oilburner98]

do any of you fellas know anyone that has done this and noticed the cleaner oil? I do what I can to try to extend the life of my 2.8 (drop oil/filters 5k), and not flog it too hard.
The blanking plate looks to be a good idea if it keeps the recirc soot out of the engine.

[oilburner98]

um, sorry for a silly question, but how is the exhaust crud getting into the oil in the 1st place?

[the ferret]

um, sorry for a silly question, but how is the exhaust crud getting into the oil in the 1st place?

By Bypassing the piston rings!
Cheers, the ferret.