damn-this is a great bunch of guys-I can't believe it-I'm so happy for you-and the additional info you gave us on the EGR 
Fixed one thing now another problem Help!
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by Morley
Was the replacement EGR an AC Delco? And if it was, are you sure they gave you the right one?
The reason I ask is that the parts store EGR valves are (according to a few sources) just a generic EGR that could possibly fit a wide range of vehicles but are not metered correctly for a specific application. I have also seen some parts store EGR's that come with several orafices to change out, depending on your vehicle....Not the way to go. Most say to get your EGR valves directly from the dealer to ensure you are getting the right item for the vehicle.
The reason I ask is that the parts store EGR valves are (according to a few sources) just a generic EGR that could possibly fit a wide range of vehicles but are not metered correctly for a specific application. I have also seen some parts store EGR's that come with several orafices to change out, depending on your vehicle....Not the way to go. Most say to get your EGR valves directly from the dealer to ensure you are getting the right item for the vehicle.
.I suspect your observation is true.Oh and you were correct Morely A&B will turn on the relays it is called diagnostic mode.Wonder why the FSM does not just say put it in diagnostic mode instead of mentioning something that is not referenced anywhere in the book."ground the test terminal" my eye.
Last edited by Redeasysport; Jan 4, 2006 at 01:44 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Update
I went to Advance yesterday with their old EGR in hand.The pic they show on their website and at the store shows one that looks exactly the same as my OEM.I told them this and also mentioned I had to change the connector boot to fit it as the nipple was a little smaller.
They ordered in the 3 that are in the area and I went down there this morning.The FSM mentions that the EGR is a "N" type(negative back pressure) and should be marked.The one I orginally bought had no readable letter on it.
Well believe it or not only one of the 3 was the right one with a "N" after the part #.That one also had the right nipple size on it but the other 2 were smaller and had a "M" after the part number.
After looking closer at the one I had in I could make out a faint"M".
All the same part# but different so for anyone else in my boat make sure it is the right one if you get it from Advance.It does not look like the OEM either,the vacuum nipple is in the center and it is silver.
Put it in the car and all is well.What a difference the intake/EGR made.It must have been marginal for some time but boy does it pull now
They ordered in the 3 that are in the area and I went down there this morning.The FSM mentions that the EGR is a "N" type(negative back pressure) and should be marked.The one I orginally bought had no readable letter on it.
Well believe it or not only one of the 3 was the right one with a "N" after the part #.That one also had the right nipple size on it but the other 2 were smaller and had a "M" after the part number.
After looking closer at the one I had in I could make out a faint"M".All the same part# but different so for anyone else in my boat make sure it is the right one if you get it from Advance.It does not look like the OEM either,the vacuum nipple is in the center and it is silver.
Put it in the car and all is well.What a difference the intake/EGR made.It must have been marginal for some time but boy does it pull now
Last edited by Redeasysport; Jan 5, 2006 at 01:10 PM.
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Originally Posted by Redeasysport
Put it in the car and all is well.What a difference the intake/EGR made.It must have been marginal for some time but boy does it pull now
Yeah having just did my intake last weekend I noticed a markable difference in the smoothness of the engine. I believe I had some port leaks on the gasket as well.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by Morley
Glad you finally got it figured out and were able to get the right part. Did Advance own up to giving you the wrong one and not charge for the right one?
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by 93JetJocky
Gosh after all that. Well that is great news to hear. All is well...
Yeah having just did my intake last weekend I noticed a markable difference in the smoothness of the engine. I believe I had some port leaks on the gasket as well.
Yeah having just did my intake last weekend I noticed a markable difference in the smoothness of the engine. I believe I had some port leaks on the gasket as well.