I posted this question in the subject of EGR problems but received no reply so wondering if posted in the wrong place so just in case I’m re-posting the question here.

A EGR blanking plate was fitted on our 2009 Freelander 2 a few months ago before we purchased it. All seemed well until a couple of weeks ago. We started to hear a high pitched whistle. After a bit of investigation with a long screwdriver we found that the whistle was coming from the EGR blanking plate and on close examination we could also see a little seeping of black muck coming out from the blanking plate joint. The blanking plate was removed, the fitting was tight, the plate was flat, reattached the pipe and the whistling stoped. There was no gasket seal fitted. Should there have been a seal? If so is this the reason the whistle started? If a seal is needed where can we obtain the correct one from please? For the time being wew will drive without the plate for a quieter life. Any advise would be much appreciated.

Hi
I fitted an egr plate to our 09 model, No gasket required - however give the mating surfaces a good clean should do the trick.

Hi, I contacted the makers of the blanking plates I bought on eBay and asked about seals.

They replied that none was required but suggested maybe a smear of copper slip on both sides.

I did this and has never leaked even after removal and refitting a couple of times.

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