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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 02:22 PM
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What have you guys used to block the EGR at the Int. manifold?I don't want to buy a kit. Thanks


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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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rubber expansion plug from pep boys, cant remember the size though..
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 12:57 AM
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1 3/8"
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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Yup, the 1 3/8" is the size you need.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:58 PM
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can someone show me a pic of this piece i need to pic one up also. thanks
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 02:26 PM
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35 mm freeze plug if you are into the metric system.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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If you want more of a factory look,try the egr block off plate found on truck intakes.
GM #12558346

Here is a link to a pic of one. http://home.mchsi.com/~dennisc99/
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:57 PM
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The parts guy at the dealership said that this part won't work on the Fbodies. He didn't know why, just that it was not refrenced as being interchangable. Have you used it before?
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