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lblair04 02-05-2007 04:09 PM

New EGR valve?
 
Does anyone know where I can find an EGR valve online for a 97 f-150 with the 4.6? I live in Alaska, so prices are pretty high. Thanks

Klitch 02-05-2007 04:15 PM

normally those last quite a while? i'll look around but you sure you need it?

musicccguy 02-05-2007 04:28 PM

Egr
 
what i would do is go to autopartswarehouse.com they have evrything for your truck and cheap 2

chiefFX4 02-05-2007 04:29 PM

before you go and spend the money, what makes you think you have to replace it? just because a code points to the egr valve doesnt mean it is the egr valve. other things going bad will make it look like the egr is bad. someone else should elaborate.

Klitch 02-05-2007 04:34 PM

ah yeah, the DPFE sensor is related to the egr, will throw an egr code. that doo dad is spendy thru ford.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...26&postcount=2

read that.
your DPFE on your truck should be about the middle of the block, along the plenum, pretty close to the fuel rail on the drivers side. it may be either black plastic or aluminum.

Klitch 02-05-2007 04:36 PM

better yet, not too old of a post. some useful info.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...highlight=DPFE

chester8420 02-05-2007 04:38 PM

Go to the dealership. They will give you one free as per your service manual.

Klitch 02-05-2007 04:44 PM

really? i dun have a manual so i didnt know that option... lol

projectSHO89 02-05-2007 05:03 PM


Originally Posted by chester8420
Go to the dealership. They will give you one free as per your service manual.


I think the emissions warranty on a 10 year old truck has long since expired, regardless of mileage.....


There are dozens of posts there that say to not waste your money on EGR valves since they seldom fail (I've written a bunch of those myself).

Perform a proper diagnosis, then make the needed repair.

Steve

chester8420 02-05-2007 05:05 PM


Originally Posted by projectSHO89
I think the emissions warranty on a 10 year old truck has long since expired, regardless of mileage.....

When I get a chance, I'll scan the page. They're required by law to give you one every 60,000 miles.

Klitch 02-05-2007 05:05 PM


Originally Posted by projectSHO89
I think the emissions warranty on a 10 year old truck has long since expired, regardless of mileage.....


There are dozens of posts there that say to not waste your money on EGR valves since they seldom fail (I've written a bunch of those myself).

Perform a proper diagnosis, then make the needed repair.

Steve

you do realize the DPFE is more apt to fail than the EGR though correct?

torkum 02-05-2007 08:15 PM

Check out www.tomco-inc.com for EGR or DPFE.:thumbsup:

lblair04 02-05-2007 08:33 PM

Hey all,
Thanks for all the replies! My egr tube (from header to egr valve) has a bad leak in it, due from a previous owners apparent "extension" (brake line and muffler jb weld)
Could this cause an egr code due from lack of gases?

Also, if that could be it, does it sound right that maybe you would have to extend the pipe for a header?

I was planning on getting both the EGR and the tube, but maybe I will just start with a new tube....

Quintin 02-05-2007 08:43 PM


Originally Posted by chester8420
When I get a chance, I'll scan the page. They're required by law to give you one every 60,000 miles.

That's a new one on me. I think you're thinking PCV, not EGR.

chester8420 02-05-2007 09:59 PM


Originally Posted by Quintin
That's a new one on me. I think you're thinking PCV, not EGR.

You're right. I'm stupid. Sorry guys. I don't know what I was smoking earlier this afternoon.:( I just said the wrong thing.


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