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2007 Vw caddy Egr delete?

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:06 pm
by Glen G
Hey lads general question..I a 07 caddy 1.9 TDI I want to delete the Egr valve. Just wanted some feedback is it worth doing.. Is there much work involved in doing it?

I see darkside have one on there website...

Thinking of deleting EGR getting a full stainless exhaust system and a decent map

Re: 2007 Vw caddy Egr delete?

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:18 pm
by Doc
EGR delete is kinda pointless on the BLS as it doesn't really cause that much restriction. A much cheaper option is to buy a blanking kit and have the EGR removed from the ECU map.

Re: 2007 Vw caddy Egr delete?

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:00 am
by Glen G
Yeah a friend of mine was recommending me to blank it off put exhaust system delete the cat etc.. And a decent map.. And should a make a good 40-50bhp extra what's your opinion on that mate?

Re: 2007 Vw caddy Egr delete?

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 6:06 am
by Doc
It'll make +50bhp with a good map without doing anything like that.
A simple EGR blank and leave the cat where it is to avoid smoking and MOT problems would be my recommendation.
I am aware EGR blanking is a MOT failure but you can fit blanks in place of the factory gaskets and leave the whole system in place. That way it is undetectable from a visual inspection.

Re: 2007 Vw caddy Egr delete?

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:05 am
by Glen G

Il take your advice Doc!! Il start with blacking it off and a good map... Where would you recommend to get the blacking cap
From?

Re: 2007 Vw caddy Egr delete?

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:15 am
by Doc
You can buy them off eBay, just don't go for anything very think if you're gonna leave your cooler attached, 1.5-2.0mm will be think enough. Once it's mapped out it'll not matter anyway.

Re: 2007 Vw caddy Egr delete?

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:36 am
by Glen G
Perfect 👌 thanks mate