EGR Vacuum tube

[Dragrad]

Mine has gone.... :eek: When I put the by-pass in I blocked off the tube and cable tied it away safely..... Whilst doing the reverse air intake mod I noticed that it was gone :shrug: Probably as a result of a couple of engine changes over the years :o

Anyway, I know where it was connected to the old EGR, but where was the other end connected ? :confused: :getmecoat::rolleyes:

[spyder]

It goes onto the block above the starter motor, the one that is always breaking off. Hopefully that valve has a non-return valve in it, otherwise you would be loosing your vacuum all the time.:eek:

Craig

[Dragrad]

It goes onto the block above the starter motor, the one that is always breaking off. Hopefully that valve has a non-return valve in it, otherwise you would be loosing your vacuum all the time.:eek:

Craig

I'll have a look, but don't know about the NRV :shrug: I guess that when I find it, I can block it with anything that will do the job, ie a dab of No nails or silicone ?

What would be the effect of losing the vacuum ? (Sorry, not a techy, I just love to drive her ;))

[tdi90]

Wouldnt block it with owt like silicone, it may get sucked in!
Just get another bit of pipe and block it with a screw.

[Arctic]

It goes onto the block above the starter motor, the one that is always breaking off. Hopefully that valve has a non-return valve in it, otherwise you would be loosing your vacuum all the time.:eek:

Craig

I'll have a look, but don't know about the NRV :shrug: I guess that when I find it, I can block it with anything that will do the job, ie a dab of No nails or silicone ?

What would be the effect of losing the vacuum ? (Sorry, not a techy, I just love to drive her ;)).

As above if I am right EGR solenoid valve off the car pics below, I am almost sure I have a pic with it fitted to the car but finding it is another matter :o

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36554&d=1404689848

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36555&d=1404689866

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36556&d=1404689886

[Dragrad]

Thanks Steve,

But mine is an older version to the 3rd pic.. I think.. I never had a sensor in the Intercooler pipe that later models had.

If I can find the source [;)] I will just block it off there.... ;)

Wouldnt block it with owt like silicone, it may get sucked in!
Just get another bit of pipe and block it with a screw.

OK silicone out, bad choice. I probably was thinking more of .....

http://www.quiksteel.co.uk/communities/9/004/009/875/329/images/4561277737_466x237.jpg

Thereby negating the need for a tube and a self tapper ;)

My other question still stands however.....


What would be the effect of losing the vacuum ?

[David Lawrence]

Mine has gone.... :eek: When I put the by-pass in I blocked off the tube and cable tied it away safely..... Whilst doing the reverse air intake mod I noticed that it was gone :shrug: Probably as a result of a couple of engine changes over the years :o

Anyway, I know where it was connected to the old EGR, but where was the other end connected ? :confused: :getmecoat::rolleyes:

It must be blocked off wherever it is otherwise you'd feel if in your brakes. The NRV is in the servo line. Maybe it's capped there. If that pipe was simply removed then you'd not be getting as much servo assistance as you should.