EGR Cooler Hoses (was: Can't find a part on the parts fiche)

taroo · **Joined:** Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:14 pm **Posts:** 274

WWDiesel wrote:

95Z28A4 wrote:

Soooo.......If I understand correctly, after the hoses are spliced together on the passenger's side of the engine and the plug is installed, ALL of the EGR crap on the driver's side of the engine can be removed? I just received my Weeks101 kit and want a good understanding before I proceed with the installation.

You are 100% correct, plug the head connection, put a straight 5/8 connector fitting in on the passenger side, and then remove the EGR valve, EGR cooler, FCV and elbow (replace with Weeks Kit), and blank off the EGR supply tube that comes from the exhaust manifold. :wink:

Your motor will be glad you did!!! :BANANA:

Bingo!!
I just removed everything! However, instead of a plug and Y removal, I just lopped off the hoses about 4 inches from each end, removed the line running across the top/front of the engine, soldered a copper cap onto a 1.5" copper pipe, and then just used a hose clamp on the copper pipe plugs. I may go back later and take out the Y and install a plug but for now my copper terminators are working well.

WWDiesel · **Posted:** Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:26 pm

Glad you have joined the NO EGR club! :wink:

I did a similar plug on the head hose using a clamp and short piece of hose since I had read of the horror stories of trying to get the factory fitting out and finding a correct threaded plug to screw back into the head, not to mention it is not in the easiest place to get to... I did replace the "Y" on top of the motor with a straight inline 5/8 hose connector I got from Autozone...
:rockon:

95Z28A4 · **Joined:** Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:53 am **Posts:** 297

WWDiesel wrote:

Glad you have joined the NO EGR club! :wink:

I did a similar plug on the head hose using a clamp and short piece of hose since I had read of the horror stories of trying to get the factory fitting out and finding a correct threaded plug to screw back into the head, not to mention it is not in the easiest place to get to... I did replace the "Y" on top of the motor with a straight inline 5/8 hose connector I got from Autozone...
:rockon:

Here's a link to a short M12 x 1.5 plug. It is http://www.DormanProducts.com 65413 oil drain plug. Original Application is 2008 BMW 328i with 3.0L engine. You'll need a copper crush washer, also.

http://www.dormanproducts.com/gsearch.a ... rd&q=65413

Here's a link to a BRASS 5/8" hose coupling

http://www.amazon.com/Mender-Splicer-Fi ... 60&sr=1-10

Here's a link to an Orbit brand ALUMINUM 5/8" hose coupling

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RUJ2TE/?tag=prettyac-20

Mountainman · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:11 pm

I just got the strange size bolt at NAPA, cut the threaded portion to match the removed fitting, and added some locktite. I can't remember if I put any kind of washer, or what color locktite I used :dizzy:

bshooter · **Posted:** Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:25 pm

Great Info Guys…. Thanks... :CAMPING:

fast57chevrcr · **Joined:** Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:51 pm **Posts:** 3

That is just what I was wanting to do now I know that is what I'm doing clean up all of that not needed stuff .Great job. :wink:

wink:

WWDiesel wrote:

Started installing the FCV elimination kit I got today from Week101. Good looking kit with all the parts needed for this project.
Removed the OEM FCV and elbow; while in there, I removed the EGR valve and the EGR cooler and all associated plumbing and hoses.

Most of the crud buildup was in the OEM elbow, intake had very little build up that I could see.
Been running with the EGR pipe blanked off & CCV elephant hose mode for a little over 7 months now.

Parts removed:

Made a lot of room with items removed. :BANANA:

fast57chevrcr · **Joined:** Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:51 pm **Posts:** 3

I now have a box of excess parts :pepper:

JDaPP · **Posted:** Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:02 am

Couple of questions on this. Background info, currently I am tearing engine down due to coolant leak. Suspect head gasket but while I have it apart might as well fix as many problems as I can. I see the Weeks kit has excellent reviews and very interested in it but money is extremely tight as I fix the head gasket. What is the advantage of the Weeks kit over a block off plate plus removing the coolant hoses like CATCRD and others have done? I have GDE tune so EGR should already essentially be disabled.

Also does anyone have links to the pictures CATCRD posted? they are not showing up when I pull up this thread.

WWDiesel · **Posted:** Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:12 am

JDaPP wrote:

Couple of questions on this. Background info, currently I am tearing engine down due to coolant leak. Suspect head gasket but while I have it apart might as well fix as many problems as I can. I see the Weeks kit has excellent reviews and very interested in it but money is extremely tight as I fix the head gasket. What is the advantage of the Weeks kit over a block off plate plus removing the coolant hoses like CATCRD and others have done? I have GDE tune so EGR should already essentially be disabled.
Also does anyone have links to the pictures CATCRD posted? they are not showing up when I pull up this thread.

The Weeks kit allows you to completely remove the FCV, EGR valve, EGR feed tube, all EGR cooler engine coolant hoses, and EGR cooler assembly! :BANANA:

If money is tight, you can block off the EGR feed tube with a metal blank, then remove butterfly plate out of the FCV (two small screws hold it in), plug the EGR cooler hose at the head and then install a straight 5/8 hose connector (available at most auto parts stores) in place of the "Y" where it connects back in on top of the motor. This will eliminate the EGR, FCV and several potential coolant leak points...
No tune can completely guarantee no leak by from the EGR valve, only blocking it off with a plate or plug or totally removing it with the Weeks kit can completely ensure 100% elimination of soot entering the intake manifold! EGR valves are notorious for leaking by or not closing off all the way! When they leak by for whatever reason, you can loose boost and still suck soot into the intake under certain conditions!!! :roll:

CATCRD's pictures are not working, looks like the links are broken...

JDaPP · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:04 pm

Removed the egr coolant fitting from the head and installed plug from id parts. Set torque wrench to 25 ft lbs, but it just kept spinning. Won't come out now either. Guessing it is stripped and I am guessing I am f%@ked? Any options for this?

JDaPP · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:10 pm

I cannot spin it by hand. Still requires a wrench to move.

flash7210 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:17 pm

JDaPP wrote:

I cannot spin it by hand. Still requires a wrench to move.

Keep working at it.
If you can get that plug out, you might be able to repair the threads with a helicoil or put some JBweld on the plug and shove it back into the head.

JDaPP · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2016 8:01 pm

Not coming out just spins. Options? Drill out? Tried vice grips so I could pull as I spun with no luck. Head is in good shape

JDaPP · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2016 8:25 pm

Okay got it out. Nipple goes back in an seems to tighten up. Thoughts? JB WELD the nipple and cap the nipple off or helicoil it and plug?

JDaPP · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2016 8:27 pm

Comparing plug to nipple it looks like copper washer kept it from getting very back threads which is where I believe the nipple is catching it.

WWDiesel · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2016 8:37 pm

Rather than deal with the fitting on the head, I simply used a short piece of 5/8 heater hose and put a plug on one end along with a screw clamp. Been running this way for well over two years without any issues.... :wink:

If I ever have to pull the valve cover/intake for any reason, I will permanently plug the port in the head that used to be connected to the EGR cooler!!!!

JDaPP · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2016 8:53 pm

My intent was to plug it. Plug stripped/kept spinning. Nipple will go back in just not sure if it will hold/not leak.
Options as I see it are to helocoil+put plug in or jb weld the nipple in since it seems to catch or look for a longer plug +jb weld ?
I am leaning nipple just because it is seeming to work.

MATTA250 · **Joined:** Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:09 pm **Posts:** 6

Hi, I know this topic is dated now but have a quick question. When you remove the EGR completely will it throw a CEL with the connector disconnected? I have the GDE tune and I believe this disables the EGR, is that correct?

GordnadoCRD · **Posted:** Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:22 am

as for what precisely yours does, best to send your questions to GDE.

To the best of my knowledge, they disable it electronically if it is still in place and/or disable the CEL / DTC condition with their flash.

But as before, check with GDE. Contact info is on their website, and most likely the answer to that query is as well.

jagster936 · **Joined:** Sun Aug 04, 2019 3:06 pm **Posts:** 210

GDE no longer provides any advice on their tune, very disappointed. EPA owns them

EGR Cooler Hoses (was: Can't find a part on the parts fiche)

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