Can I Blank Egr On This Model

[jizzer]

I have a 2008 2.0tdci focus following info from etis.....

Primary Features

Build Date: 12.09.2008

Vehicle Line: Focus 2008-

Body Style: 5 Door Saloon

Version: Series 40

Engine: 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (136PS) - DW10

Transmission: 6 Speed Manual Transaxle - MMT6

Drive: RHD FWD

Emission: Stage IV Emissions

Air Conditioning: Dual Zone Auto Temp Control A/C

Territory: (+)"GB"

Paint: Avalon

Interior Fabric: New York / Ebony

Can I blank egr off without any issues or will it cause problems I don't have any problems with valve but if I get a better response at lower end I will consider it ...thanks

[Kye]

Looking at that, yes you can. I'm going to do mine this weekend hopefully. I'll give you some feed back once I've done it.

I want your posh aircon set up! :P

[kev62]

Ive got a 2.0 duratorq focus and fitted my solid egr blanking plate 2 weeks ago the transformation is amazing with better mpg smoother running and loads more responsive but it put the eml on saying something along the lines of egr high pressure ?. Someone says the euro 4 engine needs a hole in the plate so I started with a 4mm hole which still put the light back on ive went up 2mm at a time and tonight drilled it to 10mm which ive seen for sale on eBay, Ive knocked the light out but wont find out till tomorrow if its going to stay out as soon as u put a hole in the plate its nowhere near as good as a solid blank but the holes still smaller so there must be a little benefit lol.

[Andy.B1971]

Once fitted you will not believe the difference it makes you will loose the flat spot at the lower rev range you will think you are driving a different car, Don't get one with a hole in it it totally defeats the object of blocking off the path of the recirculated air, If the light comes on the dash you may need to visit a remapper to sort that out, nice clean air filter would be good too as now the car will be forced to suck in just clean air instead of the dirty recirculated stuff from the engine, BEST and CHEAPEST mod by far :D

[jizzer]

Yes that's what I had read the euro 4 emmisions engine threw up the engine light and had read about the hole in the plate .... But am not sure it seems a little ambiguous as to whether it needs a hole or not .... Any guides to fitting on this engine ,,,,

[kev62]

Easy to fit its at the back right hand side of the engine bay 2 x bolts just loosened mine off with a ratchet 10mm socket and short extension then the plate slips in it shouldn't take you more than 10 mins.

[jizzer]

Suppose if it's that easy to fit if it gives problems shouldn't be a problem to remove ......

[FOCA]

Ive got a 2.0 duratorq focus and fitted my solid egr blanking plate 2 weeks ago the transformation is amazing with better mpg smoother running and loads more responsive but it put the eml on saying something along the lines of egr high pressure ?. Someone says the euro 4 engine needs a hole in the plate so I started with a 4mm hole which still put the light back on ive went up 2mm at a time and tonight drilled it to 10mm which ive seen for sale on ebay, Ive knocked the light out but wont find out till tomorrow if its going to stay out as soon as u put a hole in the plate its nowhere near as good as a solid blank but the holes still smaller so there must be a little benefit lol.

It is reconed that a holed plate is a waste of time, and defeats the point of the blanking plate

with the holed plate you will still get hesitation, lag and an increase of smoke (potentially contaminating the turbo VNT mech, causing earliy(er) turbo failure, more smoke out of the exhaust or contamination of the DMF (if fitted)) and the inlet (manifold etc) will still get contaminated with carbon from the EGR

My best advice is to fit a solid blate that works properly to block the exhaust gases, and ignore the engine light or reset it with a code reader now and again (some people do this once a week)

or 2nd best, forget about fitting a plate,

Which is more important - a little light on on your dash or all the above advantages of the solid EGR blanking plate?

Another advantage of a solid plate is if the EGR valve fails / leaks the engine will still run ok (because it disables the EGR)- with a holed plate/ no plate it wont

it would be good to see back-to-back objective tests between no plate/ holed plate/ solid plate (eg on a dyno)

a non - blanked EGR causes long-term problems for the engine, not a solid plate - it saves the engine

[FOCA]

Suppose if it's that easy to fit if it gives problems shouldn't be a problem to remove ......

its the other way around -

The EGR (unblanked or holed) is what causes problems in a diesel engine - a solid plate prevents these problems

Problems an EGR without a solid plate fitted may cause -

Hesitation, turbo lag at low revs, part throttle, flat spots, lack of power at some revs

extra smoke from the exhaust (cars without DPFs) early(er) failure/ contamination of the DPF

additional contamination of the turbo VNT mech,(with carbon) /early(er) failure

earlier contamination of the engine oil, extra engine wear (if oil is not changed more frequently) or potential failure if neglected long enough

carbon contaminaton of the inlet manifold/ inlet ports, can build up over time, reducing air flow, reducing performance, economy and further increasing smoke output

The EGR valve may fail or jam, this can happen miles from home and may leave you stranded - EGR valves can be expensive - like £200 (a solid plate is usually under a fiver)

Disatvantages of filling a solid plate -

A little light may come on on the dash

Hope that has helped to put it in perspective for you