The EGR stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Exhaust gas is routed back into the combustion chamber, because exhaust gas cant be burnt, therefore it cools the combustion process, which makes less NOx emmisions be produced.
if this is a v6, unless your car has California emissions, there is no EGR valve.
if this is a v6, unless your car has California emissions, there is no EGR valve.
location of egr valve on 04 grand am v6
The egr valve on the 1999 vortec v6 is bolted to the intake valve. It is just behind the distributor.
2003 4.3's do not have an egr valve.
the EGR valve is just under the distributor cap
do you have the 3.0 V6 12 valve engine, or the 3.0 V6 24 valve DOHC engine? 3.0 v6 12 valve
the two bolts, one on each side of the egr valve.
After removing an EGR valve from the vehicle, the valve can be flushed with carburetor cleaner. If the valve still sticks then a replacement will be needed.
An EGR valve can be cleaned. Remove the EGR valve, then flush it with carburetor cleaner. Allow the unit to dry then reinstall.
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The EGR valve is located in the center of the intake, at the front of the engine, between the alternator and the A/C compressor. I've added a picture of the location to the links on the right. It is titled "Picture of EGR valve location, on 1996 - 2001 4.3L (262c.i.) Vortec V6 engines"