Auto Parts: EGR Valve, plymouth voyager, pep boys

Question
Hi,
I have an '87 Plymouth Voyager with a Mitsubishi 2.6L 4 cyl. engine.  The EGR valve needs to be replace but have been discontinued.  The mechanic says there were 3 types of egr valves used with this engine and believes mine is the high-altitude one.  Is there a way I can find a list of other vehicles/years that this motor was used in so that our junk yard searches are not as limited or is there a web site that you know of that deals in used parts?
Thanks, Debbie

Answer
Hi Debbie,

Unfortunately auto manufacturers never release notes dealing with emissions parts. It would be illegal. The emissions sticker under the hood of your vehicle should say if it is standard emissions, California/Canada (low) emissions or High Altitude emissions and so will any prospective donor vehicle in an auto recycling facility near you.

I would just plug the EGR and not worry about it. Your vehicle is almost 23 years old, chances are the rest of the emissions system is defunct so I'd think replacing the valve would be a waste of your time and money.

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Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
Fred
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