TL;DR
- does any EGR delete kits include a plug for the exhaust tube?
- if I remove just the upper intake, is it possible to install the exhaust side block off plate on the back of the engine? I’m not opposed to removing the lower too I guess.
- who has the most complete EGR delete kit? (Intake block off, exhaust block off, connector resistor to cleaner CEL)
- is there a solid write up out there on what vacuum lines needs to be delete / rerouted for an EGR delete?
- while I’m in here it appears obvious I need a catch can. I will research that but if anyone has any plug and play recommendations I’d love any suggestions.
Hey all, my 1996 FJ throws a P0401 code so I pulled the FSM and started diving into it.
My EGR vacuum modulator has 2 broken vacuum ports on it. It looks like someone before me knew this and capped a line under the intake and recirculated a line on the throttle body. I pulled the dust cap off the regulator and the filter disintegrated. So at a minimum the regulator needs replacement. I’m unsure if broken nipples would cause the CEL since I think those are more like vents. But I’m guessing the blocked port on the intake is the CEL.
I tested the VSV, and it has 33ohms which passes according to the FSM.
I do not know how to test the EGR valve itself without the engine operational. The vacuum nipple on the top of the intake that runs to the EGR appears to be plugged up good.
I’d hate to replace the regulator and clean that little port and still have a code.
I started looking at EGR delete kits but I’m only finding the block off plate for the intake. Does anyone make a plug that threads into the exhaust tube?
I read one guy had capped that tube and the exhaust pipe needed up breaking (understandable with it cantilevered unsupported without the EGR). To install the exhaust side block off plate, do I need to remove the lower intake too or just the upper half?
Pretty crazy to see a main engine harness just resting on the EGR pipe. If I keep the pipe, I think I’ll try and slide the harness over more to the passenger side.
This is for an off-road vehicle so no emissions to worry about. Just want the most robust reliability and not have check engine lights.
- does any EGR delete kits include a plug for the exhaust tube?
- if I remove just the upper intake, is it possible to install the exhaust side block off plate on the back of the engine? I’m not opposed to removing the lower too I guess.
- who has the most complete EGR delete kit? (Intake block off, exhaust block off, connector resistor to cleaner CEL)
- is there a solid write up out there on what vacuum lines needs to be delete / rerouted for an EGR delete?
- while I’m in here it appears obvious I need a catch can. I will research that but if anyone has any plug and play recommendations I’d love any suggestions.
Hey all, my 1996 FJ throws a P0401 code so I pulled the FSM and started diving into it.
My EGR vacuum modulator has 2 broken vacuum ports on it. It looks like someone before me knew this and capped a line under the intake and recirculated a line on the throttle body. I pulled the dust cap off the regulator and the filter disintegrated. So at a minimum the regulator needs replacement. I’m unsure if broken nipples would cause the CEL since I think those are more like vents. But I’m guessing the blocked port on the intake is the CEL.
I tested the VSV, and it has 33ohms which passes according to the FSM.
I do not know how to test the EGR valve itself without the engine operational. The vacuum nipple on the top of the intake that runs to the EGR appears to be plugged up good.
I’d hate to replace the regulator and clean that little port and still have a code.
I started looking at EGR delete kits but I’m only finding the block off plate for the intake. Does anyone make a plug that threads into the exhaust tube?
I read one guy had capped that tube and the exhaust pipe needed up breaking (understandable with it cantilevered unsupported without the EGR). To install the exhaust side block off plate, do I need to remove the lower intake too or just the upper half?
Pretty crazy to see a main engine harness just resting on the EGR pipe. If I keep the pipe, I think I’ll try and slide the harness over more to the passenger side.
This is for an off-road vehicle so no emissions to worry about. Just want the most robust reliability and not have check engine lights.
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