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Hard to argue at that price!
@GreasedUpDeafGuy if you're on facebook, I'd definitely sign up for the L200 Forum group.
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Thankyou
Please forgive my ignorance for asking what now seems such a simple question. Its really not worth going to the trouble of trying to make one when they are only £26 with gaskets and bolts http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mitsubishi-l200-2-5-diesel-2-inch-mild-steel-exhaust-storm-decat-pipeIm just interested in a cheap fix and aslong as it isnt too loud. Im not on facebook and im a bit shy about signing to forums, but this one is a massive help.
Theres what looks like a heat exchanger on the EGR, im not sure about disturbing it, but blocking off the EGR sounds like a good idea
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No worries - I know facebook is a love-or-hate kind of thing, plus we're all very friendly over here, anyway 
Yeah - the EGR is a horrible contraption that pushes the exhaust gas back into the engine to lower emissions. The (serious) downside is that you get carbon buildup in the inlet manifold that can choke off the air supply, increasing fuel consumption and ultimately gumming it up.
On the early model L200s (pre 2006) it's very straightforward to blank off the EGR - you just need to make or buy a blanking plate, remove the EGR and blank it off (with a gasket).
On later models it's far more complex because the electronics get all upset if the EGR is removed. It's an extremely common update on the early L200s though.
@123hotchef - any comments?
Yeah - the EGR is a horrible contraption that pushes the exhaust gas back into the engine to lower emissions. The (serious) downside is that you get carbon buildup in the inlet manifold that can choke off the air supply, increasing fuel consumption and ultimately gumming it up.
On the early model L200s (pre 2006) it's very straightforward to blank off the EGR - you just need to make or buy a blanking plate, remove the EGR and blank it off (with a gasket).
On later models it's far more complex because the electronics get all upset if the EGR is removed. It's an extremely common update on the early L200s though.
@123hotchef - any comments?
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I see now, just put a length of pipe where the cooler was. http://www.l200.org.uk/community/index.php?PHPSESSID=e3e53c67b12ba0009b18f31f83ca67b7&topic=32984.0No worries - I know facebook is a love-or-hate kind of thing, plus we're all very friendly over here, anyway
Yeah - the EGR is a horrible contraption that pushes the exhaust gas back into the engine to lower emissions. The (serious) downside is that you get carbon buildup in the inlet manifold that can choke off the air supply, increasing fuel consumption and ultimately gumming it up.
On the early model L200s (pre 2006) it's very straightforward to blank off the EGR - you just need to make or buy a blanking plate, remove the EGR and blank it off (with a gasket).
On later models it's far more complex because the electronics get all upset if the EGR is removed. It's an extremely common update on the early L200s though.
@123hotchef - any comments?
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Just out of interest, are any l200 owners doing something with the way the spare wheel is held? My dad had an identical l200 years ago and we added a strap around the spare. Theres only a weedy looking rusty chain holding it up and the winding mechanism looks flimsy aswell.
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My stainless steel exhaust runs where the wheel used to be.
The wheel is supposed to be in my tub but has been in the back garden since the summer
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My stainless steel exhaust runs where the wheel used to be.
The wheel is supposed to be in my tub but has been in the back garden since the summer
I tried to find the picture of AlanG's truck with the spare on the back, failed
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That doesnt look good to me. I like the spare under the tub, but just not how its held. I will look at tying it awsell so its not just hanging by the chain.Here you go.
Have a guess what his favourite forum is...
Just ordered the de-cat and EGR blanking plates, will need to get a suitable length of coolant hose aswell.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mitsubishi-l200-2-5-diesel-2-inch-mild-steel-exhaust-storm-decat-pipe
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EGR-REMOVAL-BLANKING-PLATE-KIT-MITSUBISHI L200
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Something like this, you may be able to order it with a solid rear door, if not, tint window, fit mesh or replace window with solid plate?.
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I like that, could get it wrapped as well
May be jumping the gun slightly as I'm still employed, but it's good to plan
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wow its like the l200 forum here!
