Disconnecting the EGR it leaves it shut all the time, however if the plunger doesn't seal or the spring is weak; it can "leak" exhaust gas into the intake. So it is preferable to remove it completely if possible, especially if the valve is suspect (might be leaking). Since mine was making a weird noise I probably should remove the silly thing. I wonder if the car will pass smog with it not working (not allowing exhaust into the intake)?? I live in the "special" zone where my smog has to be done under load on the dyno (dammit!).
BTW, I'll probably disconnect the airbox flapper too, I live in central CA and it rarely goes below ~35F. The heated intake thingy would be more useful at really cold temps I believe, like below zero F. Probably doesn't do much where I live, and I don't like the idea of sucking hot air into the intake (baaaad for HP). -Dave 2 91 GLI ---------- >From: [email protected] >To: [email protected], [email protected] >Subject: Re: 2.0L EGR valve, airbox flapper >Date: Sun, Jan 30, 2000, 6:48 PM > > << I'll disconnect the EGR valve and see what happens. > -I believe disconnecting it will cause it to be "open" all the time, > constantly letting hot air into the intake. Don't do it. _____________ 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
