Re: [T3] EGR Valve elimination

[John Fessenden "fess" <fess-vwtype3.org@fess.org>]

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any chance the timing curve is matched to the expected use
of the EGR?  if so, then not having it functioning
might increase the chance of ping.

  http://www.asashop.org/autoinc/nov97/gas.htm



On Oct 26, 2004, at 10:07 AM, Constantino Tobio wrote:

> I've got a 73 Fasty Auto, which is equipped with an EGR valve. The
> pipe that runs from the EGR to the intake distributor has broken off
> at the weld between the pipe and the flange. Since this car is old
> enough to not have to go through emissions testing, I figure on
> eliminating the EGR system and blocking off the pipe going into the
> intake distributor.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with this sort of thing? Would a hear
> riser blockoff flange work to seal off where the EGR mounts to the
> exhaust?
>
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