Where is the EGR valve on a TTID 93?
In this guide I will attempt to help anyone who needs to remove their EGR valve on a TTID 93 Z19DTR engine. This was easy for me as a non mechanic and took approx 15 minutes to take off and replace. The EGR Valve is located to the rear right of the engine, you will need to remove the plastic engine cover and insulation.
How to remove TTID swirl flap on Saab?
Fiddly bit: there is a plate below the EGR cooler which holds some wiring but blocks it from moving outwards. This is held in place by 1 x E18 torx bolt. Its is tricky to see/reach/undo, I think worse if you have an auto box like mine which is bulky unit. Flexi universal joint driver is needed.
Why is the flap on my Saab not working?
Whilst there aren’t any dodgy spot welds or screws holding the flap, clearly they still fail (the flap has a channel which the shaft goes through to hold it). Not surprising these fail really, must be a lot of vacuum, heat, and pressure waves as well as oil & exhaust gas etc.
What kind of cleaner to use on EGR valve?
The above EGR was cleaned using Wynns EGR cleaner by the AA two days before I have written this guide so is not as clogged up as before. The cleaner is aerosol based and just gets directed towards the carbon deposits and eats away at it until clean.
What kind of EGR valve do I need for Saab 9-3?
Saab EGR Valve ( 55215031 ), which will fit: Saab 9-3 1.9 16v only – 2004 – Onwards – and Saab 9-5 – 2006 – 2009 – 1.9 16v Diesel models only. And for Saab 1.9 TTiD part no. is 55209609, 93166910, which is suitable for Saab 9-3 Sport 2008-2012 – All Diesel 1.9 TTiD DTR.
What kind of valve cleaning does Saab use?
Saab TiD and TTiD EGR valve cleaning. In internal combustion engines,Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) is a nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions reduction technique used in petrol/gasoline and diesel engines.
In this guide I will attempt to help anyone who needs to remove their EGR valve on a TTID 93 Z19DTR engine. This was easy for me as a non mechanic and took approx 15 minutes to take off and replace. The EGR Valve is located to the rear right of the engine, you will need to remove the plastic engine cover and insulation.
Can a Stuck EGR valve affect the DPF?
The excessive smoke generated by a stuck EGR valve will also rapidly clog the DPF, this highlights how an EGR can reduce the life of the DPF system. Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD 8v EGR Valve ( 55215032 ), which will fit: Saab 9-3 – 2004 – Onwards – 1.9 8v models only ( 120bhp ).