Technical 1999 1.9 td EGR problem

[tidewatcher]

My 1.9td Bessacar panel van camper van suddenly developed missing and black smoke under load. All the symptoms look like the EGR. Tried a cleaner and it made a big difference but did not cure the problem completely. Checked the tank for sludge and the pick up filter just in case, all ok.

The valve is tricky to get at and I wonder is it ok to blank it rather than take it off and clean it. The same difficulty but a once and for all solution. Are there any adverse effects from blanking? Does it increase turbo temperature? Any emission problems on MoT?

 

[tidewatcher]

Further to the above does anyone make a blanking plate for the 1999 ducato 1.9td?

 

[shotgun]

blank it off 100% better look on ebay for a plate

 

[shotgun]

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