Is an EGR block off plate actually required on the intake mani if the EGR pipe is removed, but a valve is still in place? The valve is not controlled.

Since the non-controlled valve is closed, I don't see why the plate is necessary.

 

I would just because they are cheap, easy, and give piece of mind that nothing is going in there. Like cast iron lockable panties

 

It looks prettier? I got one just to limit the clutter. You could probably make one for less than the Begi ones.

 

I cut mine out of some 1/8" metal with a hack saw and sealed it with permatex grey. Easy peazy.

 

Didn't a bunch of people say that it can/does leak?

And with how easy the blockoff plate is to make its a no-brainer

 

It's not a question of if I can make one. I can. It's a question of is it really necessary. I'm still leaning towards no.

This is a n/a application -- my 01 rat that I have very little $ in.

 

Weight reduction. I would do it for the piece of mind. Especially if its not a new egr valve. If it was new I wouldnt be worried about carbon being on the sealing faces and causing a leak.