EGR Valve Installation Questions

leeave96 · Oct 26th, 2004, 05:04 PM

I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier that has about 170,000 miles, however, recently it started hesitating above idle when I step on the gas. My check engine is on (it's ALWAYS on) and I checked the codes and they are pointing to the EGR valve.

My questions are:

How difficult is it for a back yard mechanic like me to replace this valve?

Also, when I call some of the parts stores, they are telling me that the EGR valve is not available yet - go see the Nissan dealer. The valve IS available for a 1999 and earlier. My question is - is the EGR valve for the 1999 going to be the same part number as the 2000? If it is, I can save a goodly $$$ over my dealer who wants $170 for the valve and gasket.

Any install advice, tips and tricks would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Bill

jadcock · Oct 26th, 2004, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeave96

My question is - is the EGR valve for the 1999 going to be the same part number as the 2000? If it is, I can save a goodly $$$ over my dealer who wants $170 for the valve and gasket.

Bill, I don't have any advice on the valve itself, except to strongly advise you buy the OE part from Nissan. I've tried aftermarket EGR valves on two different vehicles before, and both times, they were "generic" ones that you adapted to your vehicle with washers and orifice restrictors, etc. I replaced the valve with an aftermarket one to get rid of an off-idle hesitation, much like you are experiencing. The problems got worse until I actually bought an OE valve (in this case, it was an AC-Delco valve for an Oldsmobile). I saved $40 by buying an aftermarket one, but more than spent that in time and frustration trying to figure out all the "new problems" caused by that valve -- and figuring out that the valve itself was never going to work right.

stanen8871 · Oct 27th, 2004, 06:09 AM

check out the web, and courtesy nissan for the OEM EGR, prices probably better then local dealer which is total list price( rip off )

1997XETruck · Oct 27th, 2004, 11:03 AM

Call Joe at 1-888-216-5328 at www.everythingnissan.com - great prices and service.

The valve is $102.55 and the gasket is less than a $1.

Make sure you try cleaning the carbon buildup from the existing valve, feeder tube, and intake port before spending $$ on parts. It's very possible that it's just clogged up with carbon.

Heath