EGR valve fix on Volvo D12D

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by bravoo67, Mar 2, 2013.

  1. bravoo67

    bravoo67 Light Load Member

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    Has anyone tried cutting the moving part on the valve so the electric motor would still work without actually closing/opening it?

    And then welding it so the fumes wouldnt go through the valve?
     
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  3. Tallman67122

    Tallman67122 Light Load Member

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    go ahead and try it but when you get hauled into the inspection bay and they do a thorough inspection and find what you did you will wish you just got it repaired. More then likely your truck will be towed, you will be fined a hefty amount and then you could face license suspension too. Oh and how do i know this? I was a former state trooper awhile back who did inspections. We know what to look for. Now as a driver i know what not to do.
     
  4. V8Lenny

    V8Lenny Road Train Member

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    So you open the EGR valve and check what's inside?

    I'm glad I don't live in USA.
     
  5. sbaumann14

    sbaumann14 Road Train Member

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    don't know how they can check without opening up the EGR valves. I would say they can just use a "sniffer" on your exhaust, but with all the different year trucks still allowed to run NJ, dont know how they could do it
     
  6. V8Lenny

    V8Lenny Road Train Member

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    Smoke test is easy ,they can do that, but without EGR engines are cleaner so no problem. I have never heard about NOx testers outside engine laboratories so it's hard to believe they have one.
     
  7. Damage

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    Not that I would ever bypass the EGR system on a diesel engine....I think it is a complete waste of time and effort. But there is absolutly no way this would be checked on a roadside inspection, or weigh station. You simply cant tell from just looking at the outside of the EGR valves (on a D12 volvo anyways).
     
  8. nasriza

    nasriza Road Train Member

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    No way they could check without removing the egr but there is a few sensors that are part of the egr systems and it might sedate the truck I stead of welding them u could just unplug it its the same effect and a lot cheaper but I wouldn't suggest doing either one
     
  9. bravoo67

    bravoo67 Light Load Member

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    Has anyone heard of replacing barometric air sensor or something like that with resistors/diodes so EGRs wouldnt open?
     
  10. Jetsr6

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    Check out pdqperformance.com. They can kill the cycling part of the EGRs. So u can remove the EGRs from the exhaust but they still have to be plugged in to the ECU. They also have a Blixxton 200 Volvo box that adds more power. ;)
     
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