sambo87 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Hi does any one know the affect of blocking off an egr valve on a 2007 focus 1.8 tdci or have already done it think mines on the blink cheers Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Most blanks have a very good response if installed correctly, otherwise you might see misbehaviour such as loss of power, error lights, smoke and excessive noice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks for the reply do you know if the blank will affect starting as my egr valve got stuck and the car wouldn't start until it got tapped by a hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Most blanks have a very good response if installed correctly, otherwise you might see misbehaviour such as loss of power, error lights, smoke and excessive noice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 By this I presume you leave the egr fitted to the car but slide in the blank ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Correct. The blank is placed between the engine and the EGR valve itself. It doesnt affect starting (certainly not on our cars anyway!) I think it must have been having a different reason for failure at the time. If it was stuck open for example and the tap loosened it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm16 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I have a 1.8 tdci and have no regrets in doing mine my car is like a different car to drive..FOR THE BETTER... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Did you have it re-mapped when you blocked yours think that's the route I'm going £240 to get 140bhp and 300nm of torque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm16 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 no I just blanked the egr off and my car is really is a nice drive in every way so much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Ok thanks did you put a blanking plate with a hole or without I have ordered one without a hole in :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm16 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 yep without hole no codes or issues you ordered the right one...good luck :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks will report on my progress thanks for the reply :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm16 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 no problem at all, be good to hear how things progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue flash Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Did my 2005 1.8 diesel, no problems. Car is running much better than before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Did you ever get starting problems before the blanking ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue flash Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I was a bit in 2 minds weather to put a plate in,but I'm glad I did now.no never had an issue with starting,or flashing lights in the dash.better mpg,more torque.solid plate with no holes.works a treat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Nice thanks for advice lads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Nice thanks for advice ladsNo prob,Nice profile picture lmao that's sum dog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 It took me ages to figure out how to put a photo up and didn't have one picture of my car !Removed! typical lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It took me ages to figure out how to put a photo up and didn't have one picture of my car !Removed! typical lolAh sorry; my bad I thought it was the cats back legs that the dogs nose was hurried between, But On close examination of the image I see its actually the cats front legs the dog is at, My joke was the dog likes lickin da pussey ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Hi guys thought I would let you know I fitted the egr blanking plate to the car seems to drive much cleaner and responsive unfortunately the engine management light came on but on the plus side gives me a good excuse to get it remapped now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Good Result. Just leave the light there, by all accounts, it seems that some engines eventually figure that your not listening and just stop telling you about the EGR :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Had enough of having a Christmas tree dashboard recently had air bag abs and engine management light on !Removed! thing :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundys Moustache Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 hi, i've just read through this thread, but i still don't understand the reasoning behind 'blanking' the EGR off? why is it not blanked off as standard on the focus? can someone explain please? thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo87 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hi there ! It's because it helps keep the cars emissions down by recirculating the exhausts gases through the engine again which is fine when brand new but when the egr valve gets coked up you start getting problems what car have you got ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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