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cooljjay · #16 11-16-2015, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mannys9130

I will continue believing what is correct, and I will have to continue following your posts with disclaimers and info for the individuals who are unfortinately on the receiving end of your keyboard. It's because of the fear that new owners might actually damage their vehicles by following bad advice from some members on here that I can't put anybody on my ignore list in good conscience.

Really?

Wow I am glad, I have a life....

And really??? Removing the EGR is illegal??? How's that possible if a person lives in a state that doesn't require diesel testing or the cars are "to old".....

FWIW....Pre what 1980 mercedes didn't have an EGR....ohhhhhh....

Careful here folks, we have found the forum "snitch"....

Gotta put you on my super stalker ex boyfriend list

mannys9130 · #17 11-16-2015, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cooljjay

Really?

Wow I am glad, I have a life....

And really??? Removing the EGR is illegal??? How's that possible if a person lives in a state that doesn't require diesel testing or the cars are "to old".....

FWIW....Pre what 1980 mercedes didn't have an EGR....ohhhhhh....

Careful here folks, we have found the forum "snitch"....

Gotta put you on my super stalker ex boyfriend list

The EPA is a federal agency, which enforces federal law. Federal law applies to all 50 states whether they have inspections or not. The EPA says that any tampering, removal, or disabling of federally mandated emissions equipment is a felony crime. EGRs were up and coming back in the 70s when MB designed the 617. The early cars did not have an EGR, that's correct. The thing is, emissions laws can't be retroactive. You don't need to go and install an EGR on your 70s W123, but if your 85 car has an EGR and you remove it, you're guilty. My 84 does not have an EGR but the 85 I had did have one and I left it intact and operational. I'm not going around reporting to the EPA, I'm simply advising people who are unaware that those who advocate for EGR removal are suggesting that a felony be committed. The EGR is a good thing, as is the ADA. If a person ever did get caught with a block off plate, the possibility of several thousands of dollars worth of fines exists. I know I don't need that ticket, and I know you couldn't pay it either.

Your entire post is nonsense. It just goes to prove my point. Members making erroneous suggestions about modifying emissions equipment or injection pumps is very dangerous to new owners who don't know enough to protect themselves from such garbage.

cooljjay · #18 11-16-2015, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mannys9130

The EPA is a federal agency, which enforces federal law. Federal law applies to all 50 states whether they have inspections or not. The EPA says that any tampering, removal, or disabling of federally mandated emissions equipment is a felony crime. EGRs were up and coming back in the 70s when MB designed the 617. The early cars did not have an EGR, that's correct. The thing is, emissions laws can't be retroactive. You don't need to go and install an EGR on your 70s W123, but if your 85 car has an EGR and you remove it, you're guilty. My 84 does not have an EGR but the 85 I had did have one and I left it intact and operational. I'm not going around reporting to the EPA, I'm simply advising people who are unaware that those who advocate for EGR removal are suggesting that a felony be committed. The EGR is a good thing, as is the ADA. If a person ever did get caught with a block off plate, the possibility of several thousands of dollars worth of fines exists. I know I don't need that ticket, and I know you couldn't pay it either.

Your entire post is nonsense. It just goes to prove my point. Members making erroneous suggestions about modifying emissions equipment or injection pumps is very dangerous to new owners who don't know enough to protect themselves from such garbage.

Ah hail the EPA...

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/epa-cleanup-accident-leaks-yellow-sludge-river-article-1.2319500

Nah my friend, look in the mirror and see who is calling the kettle black....Your posts are non sense...