EGR's have a habit of leaking & clagging up the inlet manifold. If you can, put a blank under it.
Andrew,
As a young new driver, maybe its best that you dont have too much of a rocket, we dont want you loosing control & hurting the car !!
The last time I said that to some one your age, I got told to "go & get S##FFED !!"
Like then, i do say things in jest!!
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1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import

2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles

1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
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