Removing the EGR system altogether - few questions!

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Re: Removing the EGR system altogether - few questions!

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I don't have a 110 so can't say for certain, but your best bet is probably to get an equivalent hose from a car that doesn't have the heat exchanger.
(2.2's had a similar heat exchanger from launch until late 2002, but the later car's didn't - it may well be the same for your car).
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You're welcome. :D
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
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Re: Removing the EGR system altogether - few questions!

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Just out of interest, will it pass a UK mot with the EGR removed completely? From what I remember my MOT tester didn't spend much time poking around under the bonnet, assuming he was checking important things like brakes and the like :)

I assume if it passes emissions without an engine check light It's good to go? Might leave the leaky old piece of ballast in just to be sure...
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Re: Removing the EGR system altogether - few questions!

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Just fit thin plates at each end and no-one is non the wiser - all my 406s have passed MOT, both with the EGR gone but the pipe work in place :supafrisk:
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I agree there's no issue with the MOT, it just has to pass the smoke test, (which any HDi seems to sail through).

I went for the unmodified look just in case testers become anal about it at some point, (but I suspect you could literally drive a bus through this one). :supafrisk:
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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