22 replies to this topic

[Jameshs]

Is anyone aware if this is possible, as the cost around £150 from LMF. Failing that, is it possible to fit one from say an astra or vectra? The guy at LMF said they were different. Any ideas??

[techieboy]

What about this

[Muzzy]

Don't replace it. Just get a blanking plate from Vauxhall (about £4). Take the EGR valve off and replace with the plate.

Then get a cheater from the Z22SE forum (£10).

Lots of threads on this. Here is my tale

[Jameshs]

Don't replace it. Just get a blanking plate from Vauxhall (about £4). Take the EGR valve off and replace with the plate.

Then get a cheater from the Z22SE forum (£10).

Lots of threads on this. Here is my tale

Whats the gain of removeing it?

[techieboy]

Not coughing up £150 to LMF and the EGR system never breaking down again in the future.

[simsy]

You can leave it in place and fit a blanking plate...

[Jameshs]

Don't replace it. Just get a blanking plate from Vauxhall (about £4). Take the EGR valve off and replace with the plate.

Then get a cheater from the Z22SE forum (£10).

Lots of threads on this. Here is my tale

ANy chance that you could send me some pictures of the process, does the valve still need to be in place? Is there anywhere that i can get a plug in cheater?

[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

ANy chance that you could send me some pictures of the process, does the valve still need to be in place? Is there anywhere that i can get a plug in cheater?

no plug in cheater just a bit of soldering 10 minutes job

[n1k_ns]

Just pay £25 froma scrappy and get one from a 2.2 astra/zafira/vectra Or sandwich a makeshift blanking plate over the hole and keep the EGR in place (as a temporary fix). I used a small disc of a coke can IIRC and put it over the hole, leaving the plunger and the plunger hole free to move.

[The Insider]

Strip it and clean it with brake/ carb cleaner

[p4cks]

AFAIK I have one somewhere at home that you can have. If you are interested, PM me.

[Ouchie]

Another tale of woe here



Order your cheater here

Get the blanking plate from Vauxhall or phone Autovaux and get it delivered.
You need a 13mm spanner or socket.
Remove the EGR valve, mount EGR valve using 1 of the bolts (sandwiching the plate) and turn the valve 90 degrees so the mechanism can still operate.

Like so...



Once you get the cheater get a mate to help if you are not confident. 10 minute job.
Instructions

Edited by Ouchie, 18 April 2008 - 11:10 AM.

[RMC]

Removing and blanking off the EGR vavle and getting the cheater is my next engine mod. When I removed the old intake pipe a while back I couldnt believe the amount of crap that it sends back through the intake. When Andyroo ported the TB the other week it was totally caked in black gunk. I blame a lot of it on this valve. By all means shoot me down in flames if I am wrong.

[Ouchie]

Removing and blanking off the EGR vavle and getting the cheater is my next engine mod. When I removed the old intake pipe a while back I couldnt believe the amount of crap that it sends back through the intake.

When Andyroo ported the TB the other week it was totally caked in black gunk. I blame a lot of it on this valve. By all means shoot me down in flames if I am wrong.

Its probably why the valve fails, probably gets clogged up with the crap that it is recirculating. Mine was electrically sound but the mechanism was jamming.
I dread to think where all the crap is building up now

[Muzzy]

Don't replace it. Just get a blanking plate from Vauxhall (about £4). Take the EGR valve off and replace with the plate.

Then get a cheater from the Z22SE forum (£10).

Lots of threads on this. Here is my tale

ANy chance that you could send me some pictures of the process, does the valve still need to be in place? Is there anywhere that i can get a plug in cheater?

I'll get some pics at the weekend. It really is very easy. I am a mechanical nightmare and it took me literally 1 minute.

Just unplug the EGR valve wires and undo the 2 bolts and take it off. Use the same bolts and just put the blanking plate in it's place. Throw EGR valve away.

[Muzzy]

Double Post

Edited by Muzzy, 18 April 2008 - 11:47 AM.

[Muzzy]

Triple Post

Edited by Muzzy, 18 April 2008 - 11:48 AM.

[Muzzy]

Agghhhhh, WTF is going on

Edited by Muzzy, 18 April 2008 - 11:48 AM.

[RMC]

Stop trying to get your post count up Muzzy. We heard you the first 3 times. Post Spammer!!

[Muzzy]

Stop trying to get your post count up Muzzy. We heard you the first 3 times. Post Spammer!!

Don't know what you mean...

Edited by Muzzy, 18 April 2008 - 12:21 PM.