Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
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Re: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
You would think the car would run well when it's closed which I presume mine is.
Full power and revs with it unplugged anyway.
Must be down on power and revs because the ECU is getting a signal from the egr saying it's not opening?Full power and revs with it unplugged anyway.
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Re: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
Is it one of these things where the power is limited to prevent damage or possibly emissions related?
If I've followed this correctly you seem to have made good progress in that you now have a useable car.
If I've followed this correctly you seem to have made good progress in that you now have a useable car.
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Re: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
Not sure if unplugging it is a long term fix though.LynehamHerc wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:10 pm Is it one of these things where the power is limited to prevent damage or possibly emissions related?
If I've followed this correctly you seem to have made good progress in that you now have a useable car.
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Re: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
The EGR is only there to artificially bring down the emissions so they can claim to be greener. I think one which has been obviously removed is an MOT fail now so do it carefully. Limp mode will be triggered so you don't just carry on running it with a fault I think - there's little chance of engine damage.
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Re: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
I don’t think they are or even can be tested on the MOT. The other thing EGRs do is bring down cylinder head temps. They are horrible things
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Re: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
From Wikipedia
:The EGR valve was invented in the United States in the 1970s. Tested for the first time by the American giant, General Motors, it reduces toxic gas emissions by re-using 5% to 35% of the exhaust gases. European anti-pollution standards made it mandatory in diesel vehicles".
Bastards.
:The EGR valve was invented in the United States in the 1970s. Tested for the first time by the American giant, General Motors, it reduces toxic gas emissions by re-using 5% to 35% of the exhaust gases. European anti-pollution standards made it mandatory in diesel vehicles".
Bastards.
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Re: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
I’ve been thinking about an old car transporter, to make things easier for my kids.
I’ve seen adverts for all sorts of knackeredold dross for 4 figure sums, limping from one ticket to the next, avoiding DVSA at all costs.
But there seems to be large numbers of 7.5 flatbeds, for near nowt? Ex scaffolding lorries & suchlike, at the end of their hard working life. Out to pasture- scrap more likely…..
But, would that not do the job I need, with minimal modification?
I’m well old, and most of my kids have pre 97 licences, so we’d be legal, wouldn’t we? Insurance wouldn’t be a problem..
Recognise it needs a stiffer test, and will cost more to run , but the limited mileage we would do surely negates that?
Or is there an elephant in the room that I’m missing?
I’ve seen adverts for all sorts of knackeredold dross for 4 figure sums, limping from one ticket to the next, avoiding DVSA at all costs.
But there seems to be large numbers of 7.5 flatbeds, for near nowt? Ex scaffolding lorries & suchlike, at the end of their hard working life. Out to pasture- scrap more likely…..
But, would that not do the job I need, with minimal modification?
I’m well old, and most of my kids have pre 97 licences, so we’d be legal, wouldn’t we? Insurance wouldn’t be a problem..
Recognise it needs a stiffer test, and will cost more to run , but the limited mileage we would do surely negates that?
Or is there an elephant in the room that I’m missing?
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Re: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
I'd just ask why a car transporter makes things easier for your kids.
Are they frequently moving unroadworthy cars around? If you're only planning on doing a limited mileage do the costs stack up versus using a trailer?
Are they frequently moving unroadworthy cars around? If you're only planning on doing a limited mileage do the costs stack up versus using a trailer?
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Re: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
As long as you aren't using it for hire or reward then you should I think be exempt from the operators license stuff. Not sure about the tacho situation, but carriage of own goods exempts you from some stuff.
Have seen loads of 7.5t stuff cheaper than sprinters or transits.
Be aware once you turn 70 you will need a medical to retain your 7.5t licence.
Ex scaffold truck will have been overweight for every single mile it's ever done, check for cracks in the chassis/ body
Have seen loads of 7.5t stuff cheaper than sprinters or transits.
Be aware once you turn 70 you will need a medical to retain your 7.5t licence.
Ex scaffold truck will have been overweight for every single mile it's ever done, check for cracks in the chassis/ body