Vauxhall Astra E (1984 - 1991) - egr valve

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Sat 30 May 2009 12:35
egr valve - fustrated
I have a vauxhall astra, which has had two new EGR valves in as many years - the car appears to have the same fault (cutting out unexpectedly) again, is this normal?

{moves from Discussion. Awaiting year and engine info}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 30/05/2009 at 15:33

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Sat 30 May 2009 13:06
egr valve - Tron
Had the same - Astra Z16XE petrol engine.

I asked about this on another forum and was given this advice:

Have ECU remapped to take EGR out.

Remove EGR.

EGR port blanked off using plate made from a drinks can.

Car runs fine.

Cost? A lot less than having the EGR replaced.

Edited by TRON on 30/05/2009 at 13:06

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Sat 30 May 2009 13:11
egr valve - fustrated
my son has very similar car, similar problem, he had his isolated by local dealer, but it didn't seem to correct itself, but then weeks later it mysteriously righted itself! so I'm a bit unsure if to go that way or not! thanks for the the reply tho
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