1993C4LT1

Does anyone know if a non-corvette EGR will work on my 93 auto? If so, what car? Threw the code last Sunday, and I forgot untill today. I have someone coming to look at the car tomorrow, and I don't want them to bitch over an EGR code. Or them try and say it's a big problem. I bought the current EGR solenoid at the dealer, and it has a warranty. But they won't have it till Tuesday

Yes, already diagnosed it.

aklim

You don't have to answer this if you are afraid of the negative repercussions to your reputation. How honest do you want to be? All my POs have been liars and actors. They always seem shocked that I discover a problem in a "no problem" car, house or whatever.

EGR only turns on during certain conditions. You can chance it will never show up and wipe all codes before the test by pulling the battery or using a scanner. Start it cold with him and it needs to see a certain amount of time, certain engine conditions or it won't trip the EGR and hence the EGR code.

1. You can choose to start of with total honesty and let him grind you down.

2. You can choose to STFU and let him discover what he discovers and then grind you down

3. You can choose to STFU and hope he doesn't discover it till money has changed hands and he has signed an "AS IS" agreement.

All a question of how well you can sleep at night or if it bothers you at all. I can't tell you that.

1993C4LT1

I mean it's a simple part to change out. Takes 5 minutes, if that

I was just asking cause I am sure the part is cheap, non corvette that is.

aklim

Possible. Not sure though.

Even if it takes 5 minutes, problem is I'm not sure of your diagnosis is correct. If you tell me your AC needs a change and tell me which O-ring is leaking, I'd still price it as a broken AC. What if you are wrong? I assume a worst case scenario. I assume he does the same thing.

STFU or fix it before he gets there or cancel the viewing. Your call

1993C4LT1

Or the code could be the engine knocking? Who knows

1993C4LT1

Be happier dude, it is the Holidays

aklim

If I see a check engine light I'll be suspicious. I even carry my scanner and compression. Basically, I'd use any defects to haggle down the price. How honest do you want to be is the question.

aklim

I'm fine. I don't have to sell today. Again, your call.

Renfield

Maybe a little clean-up would get it going again. Long enough to sell? I'm just impressed you have a possible sale. And at Christmas no less. A holiday miracle!

Mine was full of carbon buildup when I replaced it. Maybe a shot of carb cleaner would set it right for a while? Two bolts and you'll know.

Good luck! I'll be pulling for ya.

1993C4LT1

I doubt it carbon buildup. The car will stall out if you push the EGR towards the firewall. Based on the FSM, that tells me the passages are clean. Still, thanks for the tips!! I'm about to see if any auto part has one locally. Hate to buy one Beacaue I have have warranty on my current solenoid. But oh well.

aklim

http://tech.corvettecentral.com/2012...egr-diagnosis/

Sounds like it could possibly be the O2

Renfield

I'm a much better photographer than mechanic.

Still, given your experience selling, I'd slap on a local replacement and get her sold.

Save the warranty replacement for your new vette!

All the best!

1993C4LT1

Drove it for like 15 miles highway today, no light came on. Guy loved the car. He was scared to make an offer due to the loose passenger door panel. But I told him, in the grand scheme of things, how much of a problem is that? He agreed. Said I'll hear back from him Tuesday. He drove about 100 miles to come see it.

He wants to research that floppy door panel.

aklim

As I mentioned, it needs conditions to be present to activate the light. If you went to cruise control for a long steady drive, it would.

rrt898

He drove 100 miles and a sloppy door handle made him think about it??? He's not serious or has no idea what he is buying.

aklim

I don't know. He may want to explore other options. OP may be part of a list he is running down.

Corvette40

In California there is a full disclosure law so you can be sued if you sell a car you know has issues, especially emissions issues. Honesty is the best policy, not guessing in the hopes they won’t find out right away.

1993C4LT1

I'm in Texas, if ain't broke don't fix it Car has not sold yet either. Merry christmas

BTW, an EGR problem on an LT1 car is a super easy fix. I went ahead and did the warranty from the dealer. But it won't get here till Wednesday.

Renfield

Anybody can sue anyone for anything at any time. Don't need Jerry Brown's permission.

Here's a news flash: it's a 24 year old car, and it's a Chevy! Whatever is working today is subject to failure tomorrow.

Good luck legislating morality, though. Which reminds me, don't buy a Corvette from Harvey Weinstein.

Merry whatever you can legally call the holiday out there.

1993C4LT1

He bought an 07 today Oh well. Yes Aklim, I know you will give him praise for buying a newer one