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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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HELP.. what is this again?? lol

i see guys breaking the black cap thing all the time but i forget wut its called.. well mine broke. being the reason for my check engine light..
a few questions....





-what is it
-can i get a new one at auto zone or do i have to go to stealership
-is the only way to prevent it from breaking again is bending tab holding it or is there another solution..

thanks guys
Old Feb 9, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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part of the EGR system, my 95 dosent have it tho
Old Feb 9, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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evap system purge control valve
Old Feb 9, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JSutter
evap system purge control valve

Push down on the EVAP so it bends down & away from the strut bar.
Old Feb 9, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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how much are these ?
Old Feb 10, 2007 | 05:27 AM
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either bend it out of the way, or put some washers on to raise the strut bar a little higher.

guessing it costs around $60, check the dealer. I couldnt find it on advanced auto parts site. Or maybe an org member has one in good shape to sell.
Old Feb 10, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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thanks guys
Old Feb 10, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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same thing happened to me last year then i got rid of the FSTB becuase purge control valve cost me 120 bucks at the dealer
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