> Anyone know if you can disconnect the EGR valve without any bad side > effects (MPG, etc). I'd like to disconnect & plug the vacuum line. The > valve is making a rattling noise at idle, and the $318 (!!!) for a new one > at the dealer is insane. Anyone BTTD or will I be the guinea pig? It's a CA > car so the Motronic unit has the intake manifold temp sensor.
Dave, My EGR has been disconnected ever since I installed the 50mm intake manifold about five years ago. There is no EGR port on those manifolds. It won't have any negative effects whatsoever on how the car runs. Go for it! --Holland Forced Failure Racing Don't Ask MotorSports [email protected] a2_16V List Owner [email protected] San Jose, California _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
