[RESOLVED] What is this part

[schultz9008]

so when i start my car this part that i have circled in the picture here makes a weird noise and i have no ideah what this is. if anyone could let me know and if you know what it is can you tell me what it does

 

[8urwrx]

Its your EGR solenoid I think

 

[Fotowntalon]

its your EGR you can easily replace it or buy a block off kit and remove it, up to you.

 

[cs82685]

Its your EGR solenoid I think

^this

 

[rEclipserGST]

its your EGR you can easily replace it or buy a block off kit and remove it, up to you.

advantages of blocking it off?

 

[Locke]

Pros to removal:

Cleans up engine bay.
Cheaper than purchasing a replacement if current one is faulty.
Keeps IM clean, internally.
Keeps some heat away from engine wiring harness and intake pipe.


Cons to removal:

May light CEL (can be gotten around)
Will fail visual emissions inspection, if you have emissions testing.
Slightly reduce cruising fuel economy.



I'm sure there are some others to add that may be slipping my mind. Do note, there is nothing performance related listed as a pro or a con.

 

[schultz9008]

alright so how do i block it off and where do i get the kit

 

[Fotowntalon]

really depends how much you want to spend, i think the official mopar kit is something like $50. I got 2 plates cut to match the egr openings for $10 total from ebay. Pretty simple, there is 2 bolts holding the tube in on the IM and 2 bolts on the engine holding it in. Remove the 4 bolts, remove the assembly, and put plates over them, and cap off the vacuum port on the IM. May need to use gasket sealer to prevent any leaks. I am fairly certain that was all i had to do.

 

[schultz9008]

can you by chance send me a picture of what your engine looks like now that it is blocked off and can you give me a link where to get them

 

[Diamondrev]

cimotorsports sells them for 20

 

[Fotowntalon]

MOPAR - Mopar Performance EGR Block-Off Plate

CI- EGR Block Off Kit Eclipse Talon 420a - CI Motorsports

EBAY- NEON ECLIPSE TALON 420A MOTOR EGR BLOCK OFF PLATES :eBay Motors (item 280382323339 end time Aug-13-09 21:24:41 PDT)

hope that helps you some.

My G/fs camera is broken so cant take a picture at the moment. I have engine bay shot but all before i removed my egr.

 

[Diamondrev]

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right under the cam sensor. and the other plate goes behind the intake manifold.. i dont need that one because i have the obx im

 

[Diamondrev]

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heres another.. hope this helps..

 

[Fotowntalon]

your engine is soo.. pretty.. i am a tad jealous

 

[Diamondrev]

u should see it in the engine bay.. shiny