2.9 egr broke off, need help

[bronco2dude]

While taking off a downpipe bolt the egr snapped off of the manifold. So I was wondering if I could just plug all of the holes? 2 vacume lines and the hole in the intake and exhaust

 

[TwoWhels]

That is what I did till I found another EGR pipe.
And it took a long time to find a good used one.
Look for like a 89-92 2.9 it will have the plugs you need.

You my want to retard your timing if you get spark knock,
or you could use a little higher octane gas.

I think my 2.9 works better with the EGR working though.
Not a big enough deal to keep from driving it without though.

 

[mhughes165]

block them off, install 88-90 2.9 computer, and call it a day(after 88 the 2.9 was non egr)

 

[bronco2dude]

Ok thanks, so any later 2.9 will have the blocks? And one mmore question, I don't mean to be dumb but where is the computer on them? And what all do I need

 

[heptofite]

Ok thanks, so any later 2.9 will have the blocks? And one mmore question, I don't mean to be dumb but where is the computer on them? And what all do I need

the computer is in your passenger side foot well, behind that plastic trim on the corner, it's plug and play to replace one.

here's a picture

 

[bronco2dude]

Ok thanks.

 

[bumblebee]

hey i saw your post and i wanted to let you know that i have a 1989 ranger with a 2.9 and if you are looking for a computer i am willing to sell mine

 

[bronco2dude]

Where are u at? Im in sw Washington

 

[bumblebee]

well i am in califoina but i am sure that if you were interested we could work something out and i could ship it to you