EGR Delete. pointless exercise?

[Rhyso]

From what i understand the ASV not only reduces shutdown vibration but also reduces the risk of diesel runaway and certain self destruction which is obviously a necessity in my eyes.

Indeed it does as thats what happened to my old 130 when the turbo let go......

On my A3 I have deleted the EGR but left the ASV in place

[thai-wronghorse]

Was your PD130 running a EGR delete pipe when it gave up the ghost?

How have you done it on the A3 exactly, the way i've mentioned by leaving the EGR fitted albeit disabled?

[Rhyso]

Was your PD130 running a EGR delete pipe when it gave up the ghost?

How have you done it on the A3 exactly, the way i've mentioned by leaving the EGR fitted albeit disabled?

Yes it was. Managed to shatter the housing on the original EGR valve 

Different design on the later engines so the EGR and ASV are separate units

[Bellend]

Worth noting it will put EML and Emissions workshop lights on dash unless mapped out.

[Rhyso]

Worth noting it will put EML and Emissions workshop lights on dash unless mapped out.

Post 02 cars yes

My 51 plate was ok

[Bellend]

Thais is 53.

[thai-wronghorse]

After much searching and reading I've made the executive decision NOT to delete the EGR at this time or the foreseeable future. I simply don't see enough gains from doing so that override extra safeguarding they provide to the engine.
Yes, I agree I'd likely have a cleaner intake system but If I'm honest I'd never let it get bad in the first place and not maintaining this particular part of the engine is sheer laziness IMO.
With this said I've literally just sold my EGR delete kit anyway...

[Liam0404]

Does anyone know how to turn the EGR function down with Vagcom?
Seems to be a better way to reduce the carbon than having to spend some cash on the kit and map the sensors out.