i had a similar problem with my 2001 2.0 dti.the warning light would come on followed by a loss of power for a couple of minutes.
i replaced the egr valve which cost £125 without the manifold which i didnt need.vauxhall will only sell sell them together and they wanted £260.
it cost me £20 to have fitted and now runs fine.
hope this has been helpful.
ray
April 2009