How do I know if I my 1999 Pontiac Grand Am has an EGR?

ENDLESS1993

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1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC

I need a new motor so I need to know if I get the "2.4L (VIN T, 4 Cyl, 146 cid), w/EGR, " or the "2.4L (VIN T, 4 Cyl, 146 cid), Without EGR; (opt RC9)." Is an EGR required? If not, is it better to have one, or not?

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 AT 11:40 PM

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RASMATAZ

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On the top front of the engine (LD9)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Remove the Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator.
Disconnect the electrical connector to the EGR valve.
Remove the EGR valve bolts (1).
Remove the EGR valve (2).

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Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 AT 11:47 PM

ENDLESS1993

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If my car says "RC9" in the parts list (under the spare tire cover), Does my car have an egr valve?

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Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 AT 5:50 AM

RASMATAZ

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Sounds like it, you can go to the dealer and they can look up the option and tell you if it is EGR engine. May also depend on what state the car is from

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Monday, April 8th, 2019 AT 6:13 PM