EGR pfe problem

[crispyominus]

ok so i recently changed my valve cover gaskets in my 86 ranger and when i was going back together with it broke the egr pfe sensor. i was wondering if i should spend the money on a new one or just plug the hole where the vacuum line goes to the egr tube and leave it be. any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

 

[crispyominus]

bump

 

[Vanner1993]

I didnt see a difference with mine unplugged, but have it on now.

 

[jhammel85]

If you were to just plug the vac, you should just get an 88+ EEC too or else it'll run like crap. At least in my experience. The 88-92 Rangers did not have EGR, so the EEC does not look for the EGR components.

 

[freedom5]

I'd replace the sensor. They aren't that expensive. I replaced mine about three monts ago along with the egr solinoid.

 

[crispyominus]

So if I wanted to leave it unplugged and pretty much get rid of my egr system I just replace my eec with an 88+ model? Is there anything else I have to change to work with the new eec? Also whats a good way to seal off the egr tube?

 

[jhammel85]

Really, you can leave everything hooked up and just swap in that computer. You could get the EEC and then plug or remove those vac lines and call it a day.

But...If you can find a junker 88-92 Ranger and want to get rid of all the EGR stuff, you will need:

- The EGR block off plate (goes where the EGR would mount)
- Threaded 'nut" that threads into the exhaust manifold. The newer trucks had them blocked from the factory with a simple block off nut. Thats the best description I can give.
- Vac caps for the vac lines off of the motor.
- remove all the old sensors and lines.