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EGR Blank or Not To EGR Blacnk that is the question?

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JGH99

Member Since: 06 Nov 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 193

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Stornoway Grey

Hi Mostyn, I would agree on using premium fuel. Recently started using cooking Shell instead of Sainsbugs. Found a station that only costs 2p more per litre in Worksop. Runs much better, smoother, and pulls better. Maybe a bit better on mpg. Can't tell if it is any cleaner but passed MOT with no issues today. I have a partial blanking plug fitted and, as expected, made no difference on test. I will now be fitting a full blank.

Ps. See my reply re your post on swirl flaps.

Cheers, JGH99 Freelander 2 GS Stornoway Grey
Jan 2007 Bought 71,000 miles. Currently 149,300 miles.

4th Mar 2016 6:32 pm

mostyn128

Member Since: 21 Mar 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 35

I think in time with higher milers it may pay off in the long term with better fuel. With a loyalty card (BP near me accepts Nectar card) it partially offsets the cost ...

Good luck with the full blank.

... be interested to hear how it performs ...

Cheers

5th Mar 2016 2:41 pm

JGH99

Member Since: 06 Nov 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 193

Hi Mostyn128, ordered full blanking plate today. If this order sent as speedily as the last one should be here Tuesday. Will fit on Friday. From posts I have read it looks like the heat from exhaust gases are frying the swirl flaps. So blanking of makes sense. Also, then egr valve does not have to be cleaned. It is now redundant. We'll see when it's fitted.

Cheers, JGH99 Freelander 2 GS Stornoway Grey
Jan 2007 Bought 71,000 miles. Currently 149,300 miles.

5th Mar 2016 6:37 pm

mostyn128

Member Since: 21 Mar 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 35

Yes that's logical.

Good luck hope it works well.

5th Mar 2016 7:24 pm

Superdave

Member Since: 03 Feb 2016
Location: Wigan
Posts: 19

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HST Auto Santorini Black

Fitted mine today.... 10 minutes - 2 tiny bolts - unscrew slot in and re tighten.

Easiest thing I ever done..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111585366725?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

I am concerned that the one above has no hole in - apparently that will bring on MIL

(sorry I only read page 1 - didnt see pages 2-3 until just now - can anyone confirm if the full plate brings the MIL light on or not)

5th Mar 2016 8:00 pm

JGH99

Member Since: 06 Nov 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 193

Hi Superdave, as yours is a 2008 it should be fine to fit a full blanking plate (no hole) as you will not have a DPF and EGR will not be monitored. Mine is a 2007 and will be fitting plate this week

Cheers, JGH99 Freelander 2 GS Stornoway Grey
Jan 2007 Bought 71,000 miles. Currently 149,300 miles.

5th Mar 2016 9:34 pm

Superdave

Member Since: 03 Feb 2016
Location: Wigan
Posts: 19

For about 3 minutes while cold engine this morning it did some whistling.....

For £4 might try the full plate.

6th Mar 2016 11:23 am

sergio977

Member Since: 08 Jan 2016
Location: Italy
Posts: 128

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Orkney Grey

Dresdner wrote:
I guess i will wait for other brave men with DPF to try it before me

here the brave

fitted the plate with the hole: I know that solution is pointless but I have this plate in my vallet since months so finally I took my time to fit and test.

All is OK: no DTC

8th Mar 2016 7:30 am

Dresdner

Member Since: 29 Feb 2016
Location: Dresden
Posts: 244

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Stornoway Grey

Is there any noticeable change?
I am looking for getting rid of the lag when starting from stand still, i can not find the middle point where the car will just react immediately to throttle move, unfortunately too less throttle will produce a lag and too much will produce to violent response (not desired in city traffic).

In theory the EGR can be the cause of that.

8th Mar 2016 3:22 pm

sergio977

Member Since: 08 Jan 2016
Location: Italy
Posts: 128

Hi Dresdner

no, not so noticeable, maybe a better pick up at low rev/idle but i've to fight the "placebo effect"

8th Mar 2016 3:30 pm

JGH99

Member Since: 06 Nov 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 193

Hi all, fitted full blanking plate today. Removed the partial blanking plate first. Absolutely caked in soot. Hard to see from photo but is 2mm thick I think there was more in the pipe but did not want to dislodge any into the inlet.

Click image to enlarge

This plate has only been on the car for about four weeks and maybe 700 miles. God only knows how much has gone through the hole. I don't know if my EGR is stuck open all of the time or not but I'm glad to have blanked it off.

Hasn't turned into a Ferrari but smoother still up through the revs and on pull away than with the partial.

To early to say if there is any improvement in MPG but I'm more interested in how she drives really.

No fault codes or lights (as expected).

While I was under the bonnet ran a ratchet over the turbo/intercooler hose clamps. Removed drivers side front wheel to get to the turbo itself. Some were weeping oil and I was amazed at how loose they were. Not sure if they might have been leaking air a bit. No splits as far as I can see. Might invest in some silicone versions one day.

Cheers, JGH99

PS hope photo loads up. My first attempt. Freelander 2 GS Stornoway Grey
Jan 2007 Bought 71,000 miles. Currently 149,300 miles.

11th Mar 2016 5:15 pm

sergio977

Member Since: 08 Jan 2016
Location: Italy
Posts: 128

hi JGH thank you so much for your report, very appreciated.

compared to mine, your EGR pipe seems to carry a lot of soot! I've checked mine some days ago ( I'm testing the restrictor as I'm DPF equipped) and honestly I was suprise about how relatively clean was my pipe/intake after 143000 km

11th Mar 2016 6:23 pm

JGH99

Member Since: 06 Nov 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 193

Hi Sergio977, yes I was surprised. But now I think my EGR may well be seized open. Car has gradually been getting worse over the last year. Now drives like when I first had her.

Hopefully will continue to improve as the inlets gradually clear all of the out.

Cheers, JGH99 Freelander 2 GS Stornoway Grey
Jan 2007 Bought 71,000 miles. Currently 149,300 miles.

11th Mar 2016 6:33 pm

sergio977

Member Since: 08 Jan 2016
Location: Italy
Posts: 128

no I don't think: if you don't have DTC, your EGR isn't seized

12th Mar 2016 4:37 am

Dresdner

Member Since: 29 Feb 2016
Location: Dresden
Posts: 244

sergio977 wrote:
hi JGH thank you so much for your report, very appreciated.

compared to mine, your EGR pipe seems to carry a lot of soot! I've checked mine some days ago ( I'm testing the restrictor as I'm DPF equipped) and honestly I was surprised about how relatively clean was my pipe/intake after 143000 km

In the last days i research the all EGR subject and most are claiming that if your DPF valve will stuck open your DPF will be blocked much faster therefore i am starting to doubt the theory that a DPF cars need the restrictor and not fully blanked has the EGR is a particle source.

Your thoughts on this are welcom

12th Mar 2016 6:52 am

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