Like the title says.... Who was making the plate with the Finger Hole for easy removal??? Also where are ya'll getting gaskets??? The Dealer??? NAPA???

Thanks
WILL

Anyone???

BigWill,

IIRC, DieselPlace member 'robby' initially made the blocker plate the finger hole. I am not sure if anyone is currently making this version. You might do some digging through the DP archives I believe the pattern for the finger hole version was posted.

As far as the additional gasket goes, I did not use one on mine and it sealed up fine.

HTH.

10-4... Thanks man... I'll post in the vendor section for anyoen who may have or can get them!!!

THANKS
WILL

Some plate history and the template is listed in the DIY HERE (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24719) . As far as the gasket, I don't think they are needed. I don't use one and haven't had a problem in over 10k now.

I think a forum user named 'reliver' made the one I have.

Only reason I can think you might want the finger hole is to make it easy to remove before going to the dealer. I have the Kroutman non-finger hole plate. Have taken it to the dealer a number of times and they have never said anything or even noticed.

The gasket number is 97328807, available from your GM parts dealer for around 5 to 8 dollars.

Reliver made the one I have. It is a quality stainless part and has the hole you are talking about. You don't need a gasket, slip in the plate on the EGR cooler side and leave the stock gasket between the plate and the exhaust tube. Easy install, use two wrenches and maybe a screwdriver to pry the gap enough to slip it in. I did mine on the way to a dinner date, truck was cold took maybe 10 minutes.:ro)


Pics and info here:

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12715&page=43

Good luck!