EGR Block Off Plate

[gnonyx]

Hi All,
Question, When ordering this EHR block off plate, why are they sending a screw when the original set up is bolted down with a nut?  Or is every engine has a different factory set up?
My personal feelings, Forget about the useless screw just send a gasket.

[Scoobum]

Vid from my channel shows a fancy ass bolt. I prolly removed the threaded bolt...just can't remember doing it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxmIjsS4Ujc

[gnonyx]

Is it necessary to remove the threaded bolt? Why not use the nut?

[earlbrown]

Doesn't really matter either way.   Those block off plates (AKA 'reeds') are nothing more than POS's.

[Scoobum]

With the correct gasket and sealer they work mint.

[Steve Wood]

Yep, glued one down on the GN 20 years ago and it has been good so far. I have seen others that leaked on other cars. Must be the prep

[278CIKILLER]

I have two brand new ones for the EGR and throttle body, $50 ship.

[gnonyx]

Yep, glued one down on the GN 20 years ago and it has been good so far. I have seen others that leaked on other cars. Must be the prep

Do you high temp rtv on both sides of gasket or just the side of the EGR plate?

[Steve Wood]

I'm sure it is on both sides

[gnonyx]

I'm sure it is on both sides

Thanks, I wasn't sure if it was one side or both.
Today I drain the tranny fluid and it's a lot of fluid since it has a deep pan cover.
Tomorrow I will check the TV cable setting with the valve body plunger, I will post some pictures or video of making the GM style adjustment, and compare to see how close the plunger valve is at full wot