96 Patty EGR delete/bypass

[rhensonsr]

I just bought this PF and the EGR is broken where the pipe connects. I have tried to remove the pipe from the exhaust but cannot get it to break loose. Soaked it for 3 days with PB Blaster then put a 23mm crows foot on it and rounded the nut. Then I cut the pipe and inserted a 5/8 bolt into the pipe. Pulled the rubber hose and plugged it with a 1/4" bolt. I am going to put a 68k (68000) ohm 1/4 watt resistor into the electrical plug to kill the CEL. My question is do I need to plug the EGR port that goes to the exhaust or is it ok to leave it open? TIA