Does that look like an EGR blanking plate?

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My08 Gu CRD
Bought second hand a few months back. Was having a squizz under the hood and noticed some shiny rough cut stainless on the drivers side EGR pipe flange: ImageUploadedByMotorculture1382836958.078786.jpg
Thoughts?
I have fitted boost and EGT gauges as well as a 3" exhaust before i saw this. If this is indeed a blanking plate, should I be watching things a bit more carefully?

[threedogs]

You should be fine, they say all vehicles should have EGR plates fitted

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So it does look like one to you three dogs?

[threedogs]

I would think its behind the electrical tube under the IC like my Di.
Got some plates here I'll measure hole centres, they are about 65mm cntrs

[Hodge]

Hey money. I'd say it is a blanking plate, as it's got some portions of it sticking out. I don't think original gaskets stick out. I'm not near my car to check though.

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Is it normal to blank the EGR before the intercooler? Did a bit of re-search, but couldn't turn up a definitive response.

[threedogs]

Yeah most block at the top end its a big no no pollution wise
but is very hard to pick if blocked, act dumb if the boys in blue ask

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Thanks everyone for your replies. Appreciated!
Its good to know someone has put a little bit of time and effort in to the longevity of this engine before I bought her. Now to fix the squeaky serpentine belt... It's driving me crazy :s

[Hodge]

Now to fix the squeaky serpentine belt... It's driving me crazy :s

I'm pretty sure I've read a few times around here mate, to only use genuine belt.

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I'm pretty sure I've read a few times around here mate, to only use genuine belt.

Yeah mate, I'm just reading up on the same now. Thanks fit the heads up.