No I haven't recalibrated the ECU, I haven't even blocked the EGR yet. I'm not sure recalibrating like that would work, I'm probably wrong, but I thought the vehicle would be a bit more involved than that.
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No I haven't recalibrated the ECU, I haven't even blocked the EGR yet. I'm not sure recalibrating like that would work, I'm probably wrong, but I thought the vehicle would be a bit more involved than that.
Just block that s### asap. It's like re-routing sewage into your fresh water intake.Quote:
Originally Posted by 10G
The code, apart from warning of something not right in the EGR system, does jack shit performance wise. It doesn't impact it one iota. For example it doesn't limp mode it or anything.
I just left my code sitting there and once a week, I check the codes to make sure there are not other codes involved.
Once in a blue moon that code will trigger an engine light. Have no idea WHY it doesn't do it all the time. But once again just clearing it gets rid of the engine light.
Drilling a hole in the plate is a waste of time, you might as well don't bother at all. It's like going to a brothel just for a hug. Why waste the effort.
Just block it completely and be done with it. Your engine will thank you for it.
Does anyone know about the legality of removing the egr system entirely? Looking at my GQ RD28 and thinking while the manifold is off it might be an idea
If your motor is fitted with an egr, removing the egr would be illegal and the fine is pretty exy i believe if caught without it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spannerdriver
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Well, pretty much totally illegal to dick with the anti-pollution systems on any engine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spannerdriver
But...
The only out there may be would be if you can prove the 'changes' still passed emmissions.
Blocking or removing EGR without any other changes will mean the engine will fail NOX emmissions
Just blocked my egr and removed the butterfly from the throttle body on the intercooler last weekend (TD42) and made a big difference to the mid range.
Was a bit doughy off the mark before and is now noticeably better.
Can hear the turbo more now too . . . not sure of the boost as I don't have a boost gauge, but am waiting for some Auber gaugse to arrive so will know that and EGTs soon ;)
I blocked my EGR on my 2012 GU with ZD30 about a week ago, the car is a different machine. Pulls much better from a standing start and fuel consumption seems to be much better, I will only know for sure once I have run a full tank through and can compare. FWIW I put in a full blank and have had no error codes to date.
Actually EGR is load dependent, you can have a half throttle setting with full load (going uphill) and EGR would be shut, half throttle and light load (going down hill) EGR will open.Quote:
Originally Posted by togenshi
Just block that sh!t and be done with it. Lol.
Hi all. I've seen a couple of threads mention that those with a ZD30 and have put the EGR plate in get a check engine light. I also am having this just recently. When i got the car no issue, MAF dided, i put a non-genuine one in then a month later i had engine lights and limp mode. Have since adjusted my dawes valve because and bout a proper MAF, no more limp mode but i still get the light. Checked the code by bridging pins and it says EGR control valve failure or malfunction. I have cleared the codes several times but it just comes back. Any thoughts? at a guess i'd say the plate has no hole in it.
been talking to bigguwesty and he has been helpful, just thought i'd ask around some more also :) TIA