i have a '96 buick skylark and my check engine light is on...i got it checked and the test said it was my EGR valve. does anyone know how to explain in lamens terms how to replace my EGR valve??????
The EGR Valve Location is typically housed on the intake manifold (the very top of the engine)( I think it is on the drivers side next to the throttle body) It's purpose is to recirculate a portion of the exhaust gas back into the intake manifold so it has to be connected to the intake manifold. It is a round diaphram, will typically have a Vacuum hose connected to it, and typically held on by two bolts. You should also use plenty of light and inspect the vacuum lines connected to it, they tend to crack and loose vacuum which would throw a code. Hope this helps.
check your vacuum line first maybe replace it first and see if this takes care of the problem. then do what chromepla says
The EGR recirculates exhaust gas into the combustion chamber. It is usually two bolts, and sits ontop of the intake manifold. Usually pretty easy to change youself. Unhook the single vacuume line, take out the two bolts, and reverse the installation! Zach
