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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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EGR valve, cant run with out it or a block off plate.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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Block Off Plate it will be then guys.

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In case you change your mind, round silver object is EGR valve:
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Just 1973-74 had that configuration of EGR valve. The usual triangular block-off plate will not fit.

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for that style you'd be better off just putting the EGR valve on.
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Originally Posted by qwank
for that style you'd be better off just putting the EGR valve on.
I think you might be right.



Used some .130/eighth inch aluminum plate, with cork & exhaust sheet gasket, for fabrication. Bent the hole tab a bit more than the block angle for a tight seal.

I bought this car for a HUGE reason; NO FU*#ING CALIFORNIA SMOG CHECKS. I DON'T WANT ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH SMOG CONTROL ON THIS CAR! 20 years living in this Socialist state does this to people.


Ahhhh.....I feel better.
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I didn't say you had to make it functional, just plug the hole with it. I hope your blockoff plate is nice and tight. ANY leaks and your car is going to run like crap.
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for a better seal just drill and tap three 1/4-20 holes where i put the black dots
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