'iceman'
just to explain the EGR ..
the factory puts one in to decrease the amount of nitros-oxide in the exhaust emissions
in the uk .. for diesel engines .. only smoke particles are tested for in the MOT test
( nitros-oxide is not tested for )
what the EGR does .. is .. at certain engine rpm / load ..
some of the exhaust gases are fed back into the air-intake manifold ..
that's why EGR valves .. and the intake manifold get full of an oily gum like substance
and that .. reduces the efficiency of the engine ..
the EGR valve causes more problems than it solves ..
so fitting an egr delete/bypass will let the engine breathe air easier ..
result being .. less smoke particles in the exhaust .. better fuel mpg ..
smoother running .. slightly better acceleration ..
and no problems that are caused by a sticking egr valve