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Ford Focus 2003 1.8 Tdci Lx Egr Blanking

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Does anyone recommend blanking the egr?

Need some feedback please

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    Yeah we all do.

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    +1 - a 2003 model is probably Euro3 - if so can have a solid plate fitted with no problems

    Best to fit a solid plate (plates with holes to let gasses through are literally a waste of time) stainless steel plates are best, aluminium plates have been known to melt (hot exhaust gasses) and mild steel can rust

    Once the solid plate is fitted it will stop the inlet (including manifold) getting further contaminated/ eventually choked up by the carbon from the exhaust - but the previous carbon/ gunk that the un-blanked EGR has dumped in the manifold will still be there and the engine would probably benifit from getting the inlet manifold taken off and cleaned out

    With the plate fitted you should notice the car pulls better from low revs, it may eliminate flat spots/ hesitation at some revs and the engine feels smother, most have recorded a slight improvement in MPG .

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    Thanks for the feedback, where would i find the best blanking plate? If you have any links to ebay that would be great.

    If i blank it will it damage the turbo?

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    It prevents turbo damage if anything,It stops the egr recirculating crappy gasses through the turbo

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    Thanks ben will get it done straight away just need to find the right plate

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    I took it apart last night....... Couldnt remove this pipe in the picture... Bolts was really tight and was limited access to the nuts, any tips? post-49543-140109765789_thumb.jpg

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    Cheers i will try again when i get my plate, i ended up putting it all back together absolute pain in the butt. Do you any idea where the blanking plate fits?

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    Shouldnt be too much different thanks alot i will let you know how i get on, ordered a part yesterday not 110% what type of metal it is but if its not stainless steel its going back.

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    Further to this I've been experiencing power loss n poor starting problems, it fires n cuts out, i called the aa out about an hr ago n diagnosed it as the egr valves gone, lucky for me i have aa parts n labour cover he said i pay £35 excess and halfords auto centre will do the rest n claim the rest off the aa.

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    It prevents turbo damage if anything,It stops the egr recirculating crappy gasses through the turbo

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    How does it make any difference to the turbo?

    I was under the impression the recirculated gases enter the air intake system just before the manifold and don't go anywhere near the intake fresh air side of the turbo.

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    Thanks lenny will consider it at a later date as i did a full service in march.

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    Thanks lenny will consider it at a later date as i did a full service in march.

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    no pressure mate,

    Just advising thats all.

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    Shouldnt be too much different thanks alot i will let you know how i get on, ordered a part yesterday not 110% what type of metal it is but if its not stainless steel its going back.

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    I am looking at doing this mod also on my focus 1.8 tdci, was the blank you got stainless?

    Also was the ERG in the same place as Lenny's guide?

    Thanks in advanced.

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    Not 110% sure emailed the seller, if not just going to buy the one in lennys guide. What model focus have u got and year? Im only used to 03 tdci lx cos thats the one ive been working on alot ha.

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    Mine is a 55 plate 1.8 tdci zetec.

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    Orded a plate form them, hopefully by the time it comes I will know where it goes. Thanks Lenny

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    no prob,

    Contact clive mate, he has the same 1.8TDCi engine and has blanked his EGR,

    If he shows you a picture or info please put it on this thread aswell to prevent lots of future readers contacting him

    http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/user/28494-stoney871/

    Will do thanks again Lenny

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