EGR removal and vacuum line question

Fraser · Jan 8, 2017

Hi all, A while back I did an EGR removal and I removed the EGR cooler aswell. Just left the vacuum line hanging and didn't think much of it. (Vacuum hose that comes off the cooler.) should I plug it at all, any downfalls or problems that could come about if I don't?

Thanks in advance

DT_Tuning · Jan 8, 2017

Fraser said:
Hi all, A while back I did an EGR removal and I removed the EGR cooler aswell. Just left the vacuum line hanging and didn't think much of it. (Vacuum hose that comes off the cooler.) should I plug it at all, any downfalls or problems that could come about if I don't?
Thanks in advance

Well, now it's a vacuum leak, so.....yeah, probably ought to plug it.

Nevada_TDI · Jan 8, 2017

Having an open vacuum line could cause a loss of power due to the turbo actuator not getting all the vacuum it needs, and it potentially could draw crap into the vac line and into the pump.

turbovan+tdi · Jan 9, 2017

Plug it, but if you the EGR delete software, it won't be doing anything but dangling.

DT_Tuning · Jan 9, 2017

turbovan+tdi said:
Plug it, but if you the EGR delete software, it won't be doing anything but dangling.

I think he's talking about the change-over valve on the cooler which would likely remain active and will switch on/off to bypass the cooler.

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