Irishrover
Well-Known Member
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In preparation for getting a Synergy, I decided to have a look at the EGR fitted to my 2002 TD4.
I have followed the many posts relating to EGR blanking and cleaning.
Yes, as half expected my EGR was well crudded and the Inlet manifold looks as though a good clean would do no harm, the EGR was cleaned using White Spirit. I have ordered a set of gaskets and will remove & clean the manifold when they arrive.
I have also fitted the BMW cyclone PCV today to replace the "Cotton reel" filter which I fitted a few months ago.
Another job I have done today is to blank the vaccum hose off to the EGR.
My quick question is this....If I have blanked the vaccum supply to the EGR off, this means that the EGR is permanently closed and will not operate. Do I need to buy and fit the blanking EGR or have I duplicated what the blanking kit will do by disabling the existing EGR operation. Are there any advantages in replacing the existing EGR with the custom made kit ??


In preparation for getting a Synergy, I decided to have a look at the EGR fitted to my 2002 TD4.
I have followed the many posts relating to EGR blanking and cleaning.
Yes, as half expected my EGR was well crudded and the Inlet manifold looks as though a good clean would do no harm, the EGR was cleaned using White Spirit. I have ordered a set of gaskets and will remove & clean the manifold when they arrive.
I have also fitted the BMW cyclone PCV today to replace the "Cotton reel" filter which I fitted a few months ago.
Another job I have done today is to blank the vaccum hose off to the EGR.
My quick question is this....If I have blanked the vaccum supply to the EGR off, this means that the EGR is permanently closed and will not operate. Do I need to buy and fit the blanking EGR or have I duplicated what the blanking kit will do by disabling the existing EGR operation. Are there any advantages in replacing the existing EGR with the custom made kit ??