Genesis

i have a saturn 2001 sl2b dohc 1.9 automatic

125,000
now needs new egr. (cleaned it a few years ago but it is stuck good now)

(got an egr ses dtc)

i went to a junk yard and pulled a "look alike" from a saturn 1997.

i swapped it with my broken one. the ses light went out and the cars performance returned and the mpg went back up.

is it ok to use a 1997 egr on a 2001 ?

if not will this one work for 26.00$
why are some over 150$ ! ?



Standard EGR Valve

Part number: SIEGV618
Manufacturer number: EGV618

click below for complete link


Standard EGR Valve

civic killer

it should be fine to use

Ssicarman

There is an issue with different EGRs and the flow rate of them. I forget what year they changed. Run the one you got until you have a problem and hit the wrecking yard for one from the same year as your car.

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Genesis

thanks
but you sound confident that i will have a prob?
and for 26$ at the web site i linked... and seeing other forum members parts for sale near that price ...should i step up to a new part?
seems odd i have a part on my car that is older than the car itself and is making it run so well

but if i keep looking i bet i will find a 2000-2001 sl
then I'm wondering if it has to be an sl2 or can it be any other 2000-2001



it looks like they changed at 99/2000 as the part numbers change at 2000 and cover 2000-2001

there are different part numbers and prices for units pre-2000

I'm going to check the specs on flow

http://www.wellsmfgcorp.com/ds_egr.php

the car runs so well i am suspicious

Ssicarman

26$ is one hell of a good price and then some for an EGR. At this point I would still stick with the junkyard one you have until/if you get a P0401 code for improper flow. There is a TSB for this code but it also states that "some customers" may have a SES light for this code. So basicly don't spend more money on the EGR until you need to.

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Geekoid

I have a 2001 sl2 1.9, and I need to replace my EGR.

I'm trying to figure out why there is such a price disparity with EGRs.

Locally they want around 150.
Here I found it for 75 for a Delphi and 17 for a standard. Is the quality difference that great?

Race Pages - Saturn Egr Valve - 2001 Saturn SL2 EGR Valve

I keep looking at it wondering if they are the correct part for my vehicle. Any opinions?

edit:
Also, what is Vin *7* ?

Ssicarman

Welcome to the Board.

It is the engine code number in the VIN. Eighth digit is the engine. 7 is the DOHC engine. 8 is the SOHC.

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