29-07-2012, 09:31 AM
Just thought I'd let you guys know that I've blocked my exhaust recirc system with a circular piece of copper.
The car doesn't feel particularly faster and I don't know if its in my head but it seems to pull better in each gear and happy with the knowledge that the manifold isn't getting bunged full of crap!
This is how you do it (1.9d)
1, take the plastic cover off your engine
2, follow the steps in your haynes manuel to remove your manifold (basically what you need to do to get to your glow plugs -so maybe worth cleaning the wires and changing plugs at the same time.
3, clean your manifold - use disk brake cleaner or pass a rag down the tubes - mine were very dirty!
4, there is a silver metal solid pipe that feeds into the manifold front left of the engine and its about the size of a 2pence piece
5, cut a bit of copper or other thin metals to fit in this tube and block any crap getting past it and then clip it all back together.
job done!
The car doesn't feel particularly faster and I don't know if its in my head but it seems to pull better in each gear and happy with the knowledge that the manifold isn't getting bunged full of crap!
This is how you do it (1.9d)
1, take the plastic cover off your engine
2, follow the steps in your haynes manuel to remove your manifold (basically what you need to do to get to your glow plugs -so maybe worth cleaning the wires and changing plugs at the same time.
3, clean your manifold - use disk brake cleaner or pass a rag down the tubes - mine were very dirty!
4, there is a silver metal solid pipe that feeds into the manifold front left of the engine and its about the size of a 2pence piece
5, cut a bit of copper or other thin metals to fit in this tube and block any crap getting past it and then clip it all back together.
job done!
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