what to use to cap off vacuum ports

[joebor1776]

Hi,
I have a 94 tsi and the EGR system is bad anyway (cel flagging egr system), so rather than fix it, I was considering just blocking it off (got a 1.8 block-off plate from a yard). So this is probably a dumb question, but what do you use to cap off the ports on the throttlebody and everywhere else? I was looking at the diagrams on the taboo speed shop site, so I am planning to go that route.
Thanks!

 

[ZmanIV]

Vacuum caps
Just source them out in your local auto parts store

 

[AgntorangeDSM]

^^^ agreed! These work great but make sure you get the correct size. To large and they will leak, to small then well you know what happens. I had mine welded shut when it was off and being overhauled. That works the best to me

 

[Laysher91]

I picked up a variety pack of vacuum hose caps at Advance Auto. The pack had different sizes and I used almost all of them. Bring a chunk of the old vacuum lines so you get the correct inner diameter for the hoses you are capping

 

[joebor1776]

Thanks all--I stopped at Advance Auto on the way home from work and found them. I surprised they sell such a thing! Now I need to find some kind of solvent that eats through RTV--the EGR is practically welded on with a light blue sealant. Can't get it off with a mallet even. Any suggestions there? Thanks.

 

[Laysher91]

razor blade the old gasket off, but dont razor blade your fingers off

 

[joebor1776]

Thanks--I actually ended up spraying liquid wrench into the bolt holes and whacked it with a hammer. It eventually came off