A Twig Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Right, given that my speciality is electrickery, and not this oily engine stuff, can someone please outline very slowly and simply how I would go about doing such a thing. From what I've seen it's just a spanner job, no welding or such required... I've looked around on various fora, and some say, "just put a blanking plate in, and bolt it back together." Others say remove the whole thing, while still others say put a straight through pipe in. All are agreed on cleaning the inlet manifold tho! Pictures would be lovely for a mechanical simpleton like moi if poss. Doing a lot of distance this summer so would like some performance/economy improvement! Found this: Guide If I used this KIT would that be the easiest solution? My only question is the bloke on the guide seems to have replaced two pits of tube? Is that really necessary? I thought it was only the one that needed replacing (i.e. not the 90 degree one shown bottom right in his photos). Alternatively if it's easier, if there's someone local (Bath/Bristol) who'd help me out to make sure I don't break anything, I'll gladly come over bringing biscuits/pizza/beer/whatever is popular these days.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 The kit is fine (blanking plate, and replacement pipe). The only hard bit is undoing the bolts, which usually are pretty siezed in place. They do come undone easier if the engine is nice and hot. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnover4x4 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 And liberal amounts of penetrating oil. be cautious spraying on hot exhuast tho.Re-assemble using copaslip or the like on all threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Twig Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 copawho? do hardware stores sell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco tony Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 he means copper slip copper type grease as used on the back of brake pads etc. You should find it at any motorparts stores. As for egr removal, I did mine recently. I made my own blanking plate and found some 2" ally tube to replace the top hose. It was a 10 min job, really not a difficult one. I left all of the electrikery as it was and all of the smaller pipes. All works fine. I dont see much of an improvment though. I would offer you to come to mine for a hand but I'm getting caravan ready for Welsh excursion next week. I'm sure you will be fine. If you do get really stuck, i'm sure we could work something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Nothing too hard in this job, so long as the bolts come undone. Try them first - if you need to take it to someone to get the bits drilled out, it's easier if you don't have to put the whole car back together again first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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