Can I delete the EGR valve and keep the pipe ?

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Jabarov

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Hello everyone. This week I removed and cleaned the EGR and its pipe, and installed a new gasket before putting it back. I’m planning to delete the EGR. I want to unplug its cable, but I might also buy the Damond EGR block kit, remove the valve, and install Damond’s plate there.

Can I leave the pipe in place? During inspection time, I’ll just reconnect the EGR valve or its plug. Since it’s hard to reach the pipe, I’d prefer to leave it there.

Do you think I should just unplug the EGR connector, or should I block the valve with a plate? Is there any downside to leaving the pipe in place? I’m a bit confused about this.
 
If you need to r connect for inspections just unplug it. Leaving the pipe will leave an opening in the intake manifold
 
Easter Bunny said:
If you need to r connect for inspections just unplug it. Leaving the pipe will leave an opening in the intake manifold
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Thanks. I purchased the Damond EGR removal kit. I will remove the EGR valve and install the Damond kit, but leave the pipe in place. I will reinstall the EGR valve before the vehicle inspection.

I was going to unplug the EGR, but the valve might not close properly and leak air. That's why I want to install a kit there. Can the pipe stay in place? I don't want to disassemble it, it's a hassle to put it back in.
 
You would have a massive post maf air leak that will throw off all fuel trims and likely a cel due to the size. Just unplug the egr
 
Easter Bunny said:
You would have a massive post maf air leak that will throw off all fuel trims and likely a cel due to the size. Just unplug the egr
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Thank you. Since I purchased the EGR removal kit from Damon, I'll be removing the pipe and EGR valve completely and installing the Damon EGR removal kit. I think it'll be better than just unplugging it. If I don't pass inspection, I'll keep the EGR.

Can you tell me what type of silicone I should use to prevent air leaks when installing the Damon EGR delete kit?
 
You should probably read the instructions for that, actually.

Also, as stated previously, unplugging the EGR is roughly the same as a delete as far as functionality goes.
 
Enki said:
You should probably read the instructions for that, actually.

Also, as stated previously, unplugging the EGR is roughly the same as a delete as far as functionality goes.
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Thank you. I was actually going to unplug the EGR, but some people mentioned that there might be an air leak from the EGR. So I bought a Damon EGR removal kit. So, I'll remove the pipe and EGR and install the Damon kit. But if I don't pass the inspection, I'll reinstall the EGR. Then I'll install the Damon kit again.

I think this silicone seems suitable for this job.
Permatex 59235 High Temperature Thread Sealant, 50 ml Tube, White
 
Enki said:
I think they were talking about a partial removal, actually. Like if you didn't delete the tube too.
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I don't understand everything because my English isn't good. I'm sorry about that. I bought the Damon kit. I'll delete the pipe and the EGR valve. I hope this is better than unplugging the EGR. I chose this method because there could be an air leak.
 
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