Here's Why You Have POOR IDLE In Your Car Or Truck!!

Here's Why You Have POOR IDLE In Your Car Or Truck!!
How To Improve Idle In Your Car Or Truck!
If You Have Rough Idle Change This Part!!
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[@Tablesaw818]

That’s the cleanest engine bay for a vehicle of its age I’ve ever seen!

[@1RoadGarage]

😂 thanks! Yes, it’s pretty clean.

[@punker4Real]

@corey Babcock my truck does not have a EGR it has VVT(LIVC) which is way better then a EGR 50% less emissions then a EGR vehicle

[@jimparker7778]

He's changed everything on it---it should be clean!

[@boydmerriman]

Its in the middle of the annual dirt replacement due about this time

[@jimparker7778]

@@adsbadsb9488 Most gas powered vehicles don't perform well in the cold. If you believe the EGR is original equipment, it's more than 20 years old. Just replace it. They don't cost much.

[@franktstets8037]

I like how meticulous you are about your vehicles. You aren't afraid to dig in to your vehicles repair/ replace having publicly announcing your aren't a mechanic but a diy'er. Love your video's please keep the coming. God Bless the family !

[@drivechevys2673]

Nice work it's extremely rare to find a truck of that generation that clean and low miles love it

[@justinfincher2385]

I subscribe to you because I too replace parts that are wearing out. My friends don’t get it. But my cars never break down for good reason. Because of maintenance. I was raised poor. I watched as my parents had to ignore a small problem until it ultimately became a series of large, detrimental problems. So now that I’m an adult, I refuse to have that be me.

[@KamerenStrouse]

Jimmy, that truck just keeps getting better and better. You do some great work and this was a great video.

[@1RoadGarage]

Wow, thanks for the great comment!

[@jasonbabila6006]

I have the electronic EGR valve and when the idle is a bit rough, I already know what’s going on, the plunger is stuck from the carbon buildup, all I have to do is break up the carbon buildup and free the plunger from sticking in the closed position or open position

[@1RoadGarage]

👍 Good to know!

[@scout4locations]

So why not simply replace the part instead of waiting for it to fail at the wrong time and place?

[@duckwacker8720]

@@scout4locations because it's not necessary to replace it. A failed egr isn't going to leave you stranded. For years my dad just removed and blocked them off because they don't make an engine run our run any better.

[@MoparMadness93]

@@duckwacker8720 if the valve sticks half way open or more the engine won’t idle at all or start so It can leave you stranded although not very common

[@mrwashur1991]

You need an aldl cable dude. There’s no point in replacing parts that aren’t broken. In fact replacing unbroken parts can lead to doa parts. Now that part is bad and people assume that it’s fine. You can look at all your sensors very easily and see what’s going on. Then you can replace or troubleshoot an issue. But that egr valve is toast. Appreciate the videos, I’m just saying that most people throw parts at a tbi because of some guy in a forum replaced that part and it fixed his problem. These chevys have almost the same symptoms for any issues. I just got an aldl cable and hooked it up to a laptop with winaldl (free). Now I can watch everything in real time and log the data in certain situations. I just know I replaced half my sensors to have it be the fuel pump before. That was because of some guy in a forum.

[@franklindner8259]

Totally agree with your repair mindset.There is an old saying that still holds true today even with cars.FOR WANT OF A NAIL A SHOE WAS LOST. FOR WANT OF A SHOE THE HORSE WAS LOST.😄 REALLY like your channel.

[@mcedeys7279]

I'm super stoked to have found somebody that's meticulous as you are! I'm reviving my dad's old 93 Silverado that's been sitting for over twelve years. I don't have alot of knowledge of old engines and tbi's and such but im learning a lot from your videos.

[@jeffcusworth1130]

I have a 95 GMC with a 5.7 just like yours. After watching your videos I have made many of the fixes you have showed and seen good results. Your videos are very helpful and easy to follow. I have the same issue upon starting up the engine and I’m going to replace the EGR valve. Thanks.

[@coastalkev3776]

I have a ' 95 g-20 van. Same engine. I had a '88 K-5 blazer ..same engine. These vids are helpful.

[@jasonballi6978]

Hey Jimmy! 1ROAD is a useful video and enjoy 😊 since you started your first vlog. It’s amazing how much you go into detail about changing old outdated parts . Thanks 😊 Jason

[@scout4locations]

I like your philosophy on preventative maintenance. I have the 95 Yukon, so pretty much everything you do to your Sub needs doing on my Yuk. These mid-90s GMC and Chevy SUV's are still my favorites. They have simple mechanics with less computerization

[@biringen]

EGR puts exhaust back in to burn it again,,, therefor the soot inside the valve. you only need this for the emmision test. the engine vil run better if you block it off

[@duckwacker8720]

That's what my dad always did. I've done the same on the few egr cars I had.

[@SlingSalsa]

Even more beneficial on a Diesel as diesel soot is abrasive

[@duckwacker8720]

@@SlingSalsa all soot (carbon) is abrasive.

[@NoName-tz5ji]

@@SlingSalsa it’s more beneficial due to the higher cylinder pressure,turbo induction and mileage expected from a diesel.

[@SlingSalsa]

@@NoName-tz5ji yup anything to get a better scavenge ratio, and you see better gains due to the higher energy density of the fuel etc...no other service vehicle has practically given me money back like that truck, or any car I've ever worked on has given me giddy giggles and smiles like that truck does. I look forward to getting a cam and having the stock heads ported when I pull the motor for a refresh. 728k miles on stock trans and head gaskets.

[@moneygeewtee]

Good job staying on top of that gorgeous GMC! Thanks for sharing. You make repair very simple!

[@1RoadGarage]

Thanks!!

[@JonathanRamirez-sm6pz]

I have learned a lot about my truck thanks to you 👍🏽 making it run much smoother thanks to you

[@sxtn102]

Because I have a rig similar to yours (94 Silverado), I'm always eager to learn more about it thru your trials and errors. It would be really helpful if you could make one adjustment in your videos... In this one, for example, you show how smooth the engine runs AFTER the egr fix, but not what the "occasional miss" looks like before hand.. Mine has a rhythmic "tic" in the tach at idle, and I would have liked to have seen if yours did that as well. (My phone doesn't show me comment responses, so I won't see it here, if you do). Please, in the future, try to show both before and after repairs. TNX! Also, I'm in Spokane and was really bummed to find you had been here all along! Would have been good to connect! Oh well, enjoy your new digs in the south... hope it works well for ya! Lynn

[@mrdanger4851]

Thanks for sharing..im sure your aware that the EGR can also cause issues even if the diaphragm is good,The pintle valve that sits in the engine side of EGR is common to collect carbon and not seal completely when closed "no vacuum applied" to diaphragm. Usually the first signs of rough idle are caused by this dirt.

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

Checking idle at the stop sign guy behind you developing road rage nice job Jimmy

[@justsurf3328]

I like the fix it before it's broken attitude! It's maintenance. If you wait, you may be in a really bad situation. Got the money, get a new part. Do it yourself, when you have the time.

[@benkanobe7500]

You are a heavy Preventative Maintenance guy (so am I). If you drive older stuff it is inexpensive insurance to do heavy PM. If you don't you will forever be fixing this problem, then that problem, then the new problem, then...... If you can afford it, heavy PM will save you money IF you keep your stuff for high miles or a long time.

[@isacmorales9688]

Bro thank you 🙏 I read the code for my 95 Chevy suburban and it said EGR valve AND thankfully you have a direct vid how to solve the problem man thank you !!!

[@tossedsalad5532]

Great job Jimmy simple fix and great video

[@1RoadGarage]

Thank you!

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Thanks for the heads up, Jimmy! My '94 Suburban has a 454 w/electronic EGR, haven't had any issues with the truck except for the usual 10 mpg it gets. Keep up the good content, and get some more truck camping trips in too, spring will be here soon!

[@1RoadGarage]

Thanks! Yes, I’m kind of excited about truck camping! I’m also wondering if my fuel mileage will slightly increase with the EGR now fixed..

[@x-man5056]

Make a block off plate for your EGR and your millage should increase some. Particularly if yours is sticking. Hot nasty gases going into your engine is a bad idea from day 1 for engine longevity, fuel efficiency and performance. The EGR valve should only be open at idle and deceleration (high manifold vacuum). If it's sticking intermittently and random, that's a bad situation all round. As a minimum, replace it so it operates correctly. 2 bolts and a vacuum line or electrical connector. Not very expensive, gas is. Your engine will thank you.

[@MrBowNaxe]

Good stuff Jimmy! I'm in the same school of thought about being prepared before something goes bad. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@1RoadGarage]

Thanks!!

[@g-rocks6548]

Preventative Maintenance

[@jmlp1368]

Keep on doing videos, great ideas to flip cars and trucks thanks bro.

[@buehler4795]

My 2JZGE doesn't have an EGR valve! But my other three Toyota's have had EGR issues. Nice video!

[@daktrllcahobl9455]

But...the EGR system for GM TBI V8 vehicles only activates on part-throttle cruise. For example: Blocking it off with a block-off plate will not affect idle, and you will notice with OBDI engines (like your Suburban) you will only get a code at part-throttle cruise. Just saying. Though, your maintenance is still good advice, and I agree with Preventative Maintenance. GM V8's with TBI is kind of my thing, and I do enjoy watching you become an expert at maintenance and diagnoses for your GM TBI engine.

[@humanmale4610]

Great info tyvm...

[@scottgoodson6046]

Just install a block off plate your intake temperatures will appreciate it. And you will reduce your carbon buildup.

[@NoName-tz5ji]

If he’s in commiefornia ,he won’t pass the visual on the smog test even if he passes the sniff test without it being there and hooked up.

[@scottgoodson6046]

@@NoName-tz5ji you have to leave it plugged in and sitting there so it looks like it's installed still those California guys got ways to get around all of it friends in the shop or something like that.

[@randywl8925]

What do you do when the check engine light comes on? What does the computer due to fuel management when it detects the system isn't functioning?

[@billy1680]

Great rig jimmy

[@TimWillhite]

Love your videos, I have a 96 GMC Suburban, not as clean as yours but I like it. I have two solar panels on top , with my spare, charging three deep cycle batteries powering my inverter. I do mobile auto repair for low/no income folks. I do not charge for labor and have even helped with parts. Just paying it forward. Look forward to seeing more videos.

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Jimmy..👍👍

[@1RoadGarage]

Thanks dude

[@omanturbo]

Now my yukon gt 99 is good to go and ready to be used , thanks Jimmy

[@x-man5056]

Your idle is slightly lower likely because you eliminated a vacuum leak. The bolts holding the EGR are great candidates for anti-seize. Any bolt associated with exhaust you should use anti-seize. Luckily my 03, 4.3 ltr. doesn't have and EGR valve which never was a really good idea. Best thing to do with EGR valve is to get a small piece of sheet metal, using the gasket as template, make a block off plate that goes between the gasket and valve, stop the exhaust gases from recirculating into the engine. But you didn't hear that from me. ;-)

[@1RoadGarage]

The EGR valve is part of my smog system and is checked when I get smogged thus I can’t remove it.

[@x-man5056]

@@1RoadGarage Not saying remove it. Just slip the relatively slim sheet metal block plate between the gasket and EGR valve and reinstall it. You can take it back out before you take it to Gestapo smog inspection in Cali if you want but unlikely they will even notice it. It will have no effect at the exhaust pipe if you have good cats. NONE. I have done this with several cars in Cali, never an issue. If they do see it, just say a previous owner must have done it, take it out. Put it back in when you get home. Look in the manifold were EGR mounts, all that black carbon is bad JuJu for your engine. Most of it goes through your combustion chamber so what you see stuck in the manifold is not near all that went through your engine. EGR's had some minor affect on emissions on carbureted cars (particularly at idle) but EFI (including TBI) runs so much leaner and cleaner EGR is not really doing anything but clobbering the most important moving parts of your engine (pistons) with terribleness (abrasive debris). Voluminous microscopic chunks of hard carbon in your engine is good for mechanics and dealers but not engines.

[@fredflintstone4715]

I think it would be easier to just buy the gasket material and make your own, accidentally forgetting to make the holes on the inside of the gasket. Nobody would ever know unless/until they removed the EGR valve.

[@x-man5056]

@@fredflintstone4715 You'd have to use asbestos or it would burn through in no time. If you use 18-20 gauge sheetmetal, you can make it slightly smaller than the gasket and body of the EGR. It would be almost impossible to see without dismantling. Another thing you can do that's really easy is get a golf tee, cut it in half, use the pointed end piece to block off the vacuum line.

[@SovereignEntity-63]

I am carefully going through your repair videos related to my problem NO JUICE , NO START ISSUE ... And I believe one of your videos just pointed me in the right direction..! 👍 It may have to do with that corroded red cable you once replaced running from battery to fuse box... Mine is missing and believe mistakenly removed it while removing Fire Dept. Gadgets & Wiring in engine bay. Wish me luck & Thank you either way I subscribed..!:👌

[@johnwagner4559]

I'm big on preventitive maintenance too. Done it all.

[@alaskarailroad3996]

Unfortunately every vehicle will have its issues. But man those 90's 350 engines are amazing. I have seen many with 300,000 miles on them and more, on a non rebuild.

[@user-ms8xp4dx2k]

I agree throttle body injection far better than todays crap

[@cecilsabourin9462]

My 1992 Silverado Ext cab was getting 13 mpg,s/hr. Changed the o2 ,AIC , Map sensors and added an MSD system and went up to 20 mpg ,smooth running

[@grendle81]

Good vid Jimmy. I gotta change my egr and my iac. What does your engine idle at when warm?

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

2:28 never heard of this part, thank you so much!!!

[@JorgeOrtiz-cy3dn]

In my 1990 chevy pick up,I raplaced the EGR VALVE because the engine started to loose power.I replaced with a new EGR VALVE problem solved.Smooth Idle.😀5.7L v8 engine.

[@aaronpowell4885]

Over years of owning and working on gm tbi engines, I've never seen an egr valve effect idle unless its stuck partially open. They can and do cause a slight stumble off idle under very light acceleration. I've always made a block off plate and removed the vacuum actuated type egr valves whenever they start giving me trouble. Either way great video Jimmy👍 and good preventive maintenance! Almost forgot to mention, a weak ignition pick up coil and/or ignition control module both under the distributor cap can cause a cold misfire in my experience.

[@kCI251]

I have a misfire/surge every 10-20 seconds at idle when my 92 5.7 is fully warmed up.

[@stacydornan9765]

I own the same truck up here in London Ontario Canada with 309 000 km,never replace an egg yet

[@SovereignEntity-63]

Just purchased a retired 1999 Chevy Suburban , with 99K original miles... It is White in color and identical to your truck.. It belonged to the local COUNTY FIRE CHIEF..! 🔥 It is the (( K2500/4X4 )) Truck was equipped with all the usual FIRE DEPT. GADGETS & ACCESSORIES...🙄 Which were all removed and stripped out before SALE..! Leaving me with a nightmare of Excess Wiring , Control Boxes & Junctions , and even an after market ALARM SYSTEM ..! All which was DICED/SPLICED & STRIPPED -OUT before me purchasing and driving home... All was well until I decided to finish completely stripping out all the excess WIRES & LEFT-OVERS from that FIRE DEPT. GADGETS & ACCESSORIES..! I did what I thought was a clean and careful job of removing it all and returning it back to its factory wiring... Except now TRUCK WILL NOT START ..! NO POWER AT ALL WHEN I OPEN SWITCH..! NADA , ZILCH..! 🥴😵😵‍💫 BEFORE THIS EPISODE , TRUCK WOULD START PERFECTLY EACH & EVERY TIME..! I AM NOW BACK ON FOOT AND CYCLING FOR MY ERRANDS. 😳🥺

[@gregorydavid7755]

Hey Jimmy , are the 1Road decals like you have on the back window of your Burb available as I don't see em in your merch selection.

[@briantruck2284]

Beautiful truck

[@gixxergixxer8348]

Preventive maintenance 👍👍👍

[@WrenchingOnCars]

Your idle problem was probably a vacuum leak caused by the failed EGR valve. You didn't cover making sure the EGR passage is clear from carbon.

[@lloydballard7051]

A bit late to this, but your comment hits paydirt with me. 1989 K1500 5.7. Engine pings under load. Check vacuum, only 10". Tested EGR and pulled it. Looks okay. Pull the intake manifold and discover the EGR passage is totally clogged with carbon. You cannot see this by pulling the EGR. Jamming a screwdriver into the intake to clean the carbon, not good as carbon will fall into the engine. EGR needed not just for emissions, but to help prevent pinging. Not sure how those who delete prevent pinging?

[@philm9750]

For older Ford or Chevy Clean or replace mass air flow sensor ( first thing to look ) at for poor idle and engine rough running. Use Mass Air Flow spray cleaner.

[@michaelmankowski5092]

The difference in RPM is from the vacuum leak in old EGR.

[@ismaelcarrillo3956]

I go looking around my engine at times. I tend to Google components and many are easy replaceable and cheap.

[@bobbythompson6017]

I soaked my EGR valve in my ford truck before it was idling between 1,000 and 2,000 RPM after I clean it was idling at a perfect 1000 RPM

[@agostinodibella9939]

Jimmy, not many people are more on top of their car maintenance than you!

[@dannyhullihen966]

Suggestion: Be sure to use a genuine ACDelco replacement part, otherwise, you'll be replacing it again soon!

[@jaysonsmith3614]

Sometimes these valve have a lot of carbon inside . It will hold vacuum but it won’t close all the way which will have your vehicle rough idles. You can check by taking the valve off spray some carb cleaner in the valve stem hole . It should hold liquid inside from the car cleaner , if it don’t and it stinks thru your valve not shutting all the way like it should at idle

[@jimparker7778]

The EGR swap on my 1995 Cougar V6 was like brain surgery. There wasn't enough space between the firewall and the engine to squeeze my hand in there, much less a wrench. The Ford dealer wanted over $400 to swap it.

[@CDSAutomotiveGarage]

Yeah i worked on a 88 c1500 305v8 an complete was wouldn't idle on it's own an also ran ruff an very rich. Come to find out the egr valve broke off from it's housing an caused a massive vacuum leak , so after that was replaced the truck was good as new again .

[@CDSAutomotiveGarage]

But.... bad news later on the engine spun a bearing or had like bad knock an what happened was the onwer didn't chnage the oil after I replaced it an there as so much fuel in the gas it thined the out an that's all it took an basically destroyed the bearings .

[@justcuz9837]

Let's talk about EVAP system; specifically replacing the Vent Valve Solenoid. I think it's in my freaking gas tank on my '09 Chev Silverado 5.3. Can you demonstrate replacing in it in your burb?

[@jacobnicoletti1235]

Since you replaced the ignition components, you should replace the ignition pickup coil under the distributor rotor. And also the ignition control module. Not to be confused with the ignition coil.

[@jasonholmes6137]

If egr was bad you need to pull the 2 02 sensors and check them misfire damages 02 sensors youll need a little heat to pull them out if they are old or original ive been owning and maintaining my gm for a long time and misfire wreak havoc on 02 sensors

[@MrEMVme]

what was the idle like prior to the maintenance?

[@swolarvortex]

Funny how those old trucks act when something is failing. I have a '95 chevy burb as well, and do nearly all of my own work on it. Had a high idle for a year or two and a check light in park or neutral that would throw a idle air control valve code after a couple minutes. Would turn off after putting back in gear. With so many technicians these days that can't diagnose anything unless a computer tells them what it is, often times it's cheaper (and more fun) to make an educated guess thru process of elimination. I figured out my issue wasn't the idle air at all despite the code. It was just over compensating for an old PCV valve cover GROMMET not holding vacuum. $4 piece of rubber after $150 charged at a shop for nothing.

[@MoparMadness93]

Because nowadays to need the computer to read the data and see what isn’t right. Your supposed to verify what is actually causing it instead of just throwing parts at it. Some bad mechanics do throw parts at it but the fact the you think using a computer to check what’s wrong somehow makes them look bad show that you have no idea about what’s going on in modern cars

[@jubill]

Jimmy i like your vidios very much i own a 2002 suberban 4whl.dr. with a 5.3 engine i keep getting a p0420 code,catalytic deficiency below threshold bank one ? Can it be cleaned with seafoam, ??? 218k mi.

[@danfecke]

I just got the same code in my 02 avalanche. What did you figure out?

[@charleslewis8968]

Not every car has an EGR. Some cars were made without them, but cannot be registered in California or Hawaii

[@pathslesstrampled9906]

I’ve got the 97 Tahoe with the 5.7 Vortec, 240,000 miles, original engine. Idles nice and smooth when the engine is still cold, but after several hours on the highway, hot engine, the idle becomes a little rough. Been like this for a couple of years. You think maybe the EGR valve could be causing this?

[@ismaelcarrillo3956]

Is this the same on the Vortec engine?

[@iNtRoVeRsIoNaLiSm]

i have the same engine, and when i crank it up, it sounds like i have a dragster cam for the first 5 sec then smooths out, do you think this could be my problem?

[@nathanwelch2082]

I guess I should probably check mine I got a misfire at idle not constant but happens a decent amount but all electrical is new and i didn't even know about this now to figure out where it is on a 302

[@1RoadGarage]

Is that a Ford 5.0?

[@nathanwelch2082]

@@1RoadGarage yea in a 81 ranger f150

[@x-man5056]

Every idle problem is not EGR related. Check your plug wires for proper seating on plug and distributor cap, particularly if they were recently replaced. You install cold wires on a cool engine. When it's later run, any air trapped in the plug wire boots at either end of the wire expands and can pop them slightly off the connector. You may hear them snapping, particularly on cold start up. I've had this happen several times. If they are all good, pull your plugs and recheck the gaps. NEVER install spark plugs without very careful gap setting. It DOES matter. If you can't locate the EGR valve on your engine, buy a Haynes manual (or equivalent) for your specific vehicle, about $15 at any auto parts store. They aren't great for everything, but basics like EGR location and tons of other things you'll need to know, often a god send. It will be handy, trust me. You can also Google the EGR location but the book will serve you well.

[@sweetbone39]

What brand of oil do you use?

[@MrTundra2008]

I have a 06 tahoe and don't have a EGR

[@allanbrogdon5317]

I am retired and trying to keep up with the maintenance.99 Yukon 255,000 miles.Looks just like yours except 21 inches shorter and not near as nice!Just went a couple of hundred miles yesterday and I was getting 18 mpg hwy with 4x4 .I was going about 85 yesterday and it really got poor mileage.Sometimes I give people rides and I go by 10 mpg as a handy #

[@duckwacker8720]

My 97 Tahoe had 360,000 when I sold it to my buddy. I'd still get 20mpg at 70. My friends son drove it from Washington to Utah and they go to the place they were going 3hrs early. They parked at a restaurant and it started to knock. He ended up spinning a bearing.

[@allanbrogdon5317]

@@duckwacker8720 Sorry to hear that I let a couple use it to go to Walmart this morning and they left about an hour ago.I didn't know Saw a bunch of crashes on the news and went to say no because of ice.They were already gone not answering the phone.Hope I get it back

[@allanbrogdon5317]

@@duckwacker8720 Are you going to fix it

[@AustinHarmon1994]

On tpi sars its under the upper portion of the intake. Mine is deleted.

[@DelmonTarask]

my issue is my truck will idle fine, but when i got to drive the rpms go crazy and it boggs down

[@spelunkerd]

Fun summary! It's a component that is easy to overlook, even if it is less common as a cause of weird idle compared to vacuum leaks or IAC issues. One thing to remember is that vacuum closes the valve, it doesn't open it. During states of high vacuum, such as idle, the valve is designed to close so that it won't introduce inert exhaust gas back into the intake. When you press on the throttle, vacuum drops and the valve opens. A 'stuck open' valve causes stumbling idle because of those extra gasses, a stuck closed valve doesn't cause much a driver would notice.

[@spelunkerd]

@@jb9072 Thank you for pointing that out. I didn't realize these old systems were so complex.

[@mr.miyashiro]

Fix that ABS light Jimmy!

[@jbtaylor975]

🌴 Should have went with a hotter coil msd spark plugs wires and pulstar spark plugs.

[@briantruck2284]

True

[@randywl8925]

Have you ever seen how strong the spark is that comes off a stock coil? MSDs are pretty, but I'm trying to imagine an aftermarket part made by anyone that lasts longer or is more dependable than a GM factory part. Break down in small town USA and try to get an MSD distributor cap. 😁 I might buy a couple stickers to put on my window. 😁

[@erwinallen2309]

What code will this set when the dash light comes on???

[@oldbiker9739]

32

[@justinwoosley3188]

Definitely change the solenoid to

[@justinwoosley3188]

I needed both on my 95 used to run rough, new egr made mine worse till the solenoid.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

​​@@justinwoosley3188What solenoid? Do you mean the electronic-vacuum solenoid used on cars with the hybrid electronic pilot valve/vacuum EGR valves? Or do you mean the idle air control servo?

[@SammLloy481]

I'm replacing mine tomorrow

[@wayneakins7850]

How about a 1983 Ford ranger

[@briankirkland249]

I did my 86 that way and it still runs and drives and that miss is gone

[@GreenMasterMike]

potential issue you got a rusty master cylinder why don't you painted black It makes It Look nicer also

[@sawyerofrazgriz1737]

Anyone have an EGR valve cause an overheating issue? My 91 k1500 with a 5.7 has an overheating problem and the radiator, water pump, and clutch have all been replace. And no leaks either. Truck runs great otherwise.

[@zoefaith120]

Or you have a factory old car with old parts. Like a 1992 chevy s- 10

[@DaveSomething]

I think I have a bad sparkalator, or maybe a lightning hose isn't on all the way...

[@hbmdre]

VGG 😂😂😂 hood one

[@hbmdre]

Good

[@jacobormsby9241]

Not EVERY vehicle has one. Certain 2nd gen dodge pickups didnt have them.

[@briankirkland249]

Should have done what I did take it off take a plate cover up that hole up the bolts and be done with it

[@duckwacker8720]

Get a block off plate and plug the vacuum line. Never have an issue again. There's a reason I drive a diesel.

[@MoparMadness93]

Diesels have them too. They started getting them about 2001

[@jameshall4385]

The Gm Tbi egr valve has another problem. The small egr passage gets clogged with carbon. I had to use a piece of braided steel cable chucked into a drill and used it like a rotorouter. It is a curved passage and it is very hard to clean out.

[@1RoadGarage]

Good to know, thanks!

[@x-man5056]

This is a very bad idea. That carbon is very hard and brittle. You sent shards of abrasive into your engine. They will go right into the cylinders. If the hole is blocked or mostly blocked, leave it that way. EGR is a bad for engines. If you are driven to clean that out, remove the manifold from the engine first.

[@garyr7027]

Of course no need to remove the EGR to check it with a hand vaccum pump, otherwise you might end up replacing a gasket needlessly. Then there's the, make sure while you're at it, to check the vaccum line for leaks. Also, in some cases I've seen vehicles idle even worse with a "new" EGR valve as it throws off the fuel to air ratio until the ECM relearns. And or there's other unsolved issues causing it that don't show its ugly head till somethin gets fixed... welcome to the machine.

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

Fun Fact: not ALL cars have an EGR! My Toyota/Scion 1NZFE engine doesn’t.

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

Another Fun Fact and Pro Tip: The EGR is the reason why EGR-equipped engines get better fuel economy at highway speeds. That’s when it’s functioning the most. When cleaning or replacing the EGR, inspect the port(s) feeding it. I once had a GM 3.1 MPFI with the supply port completely clogged and 3/4” deep with carbon buildup.

[@ramdbzdude0_0]

No I clicked on this video because I like your videos. Check mate.

[@1RoadGarage]

Haha 👍

[@alexm..5717]

👍🏼🔥🔥👌

[@stevehopkins8902]

I got rid of mine and my idle is perfect now idles at 750

[@x-man5056]

That's too high on an EFI Chevy engine, 600 when in closed loop. In both Park and Drive. You could have a sticking IAC (Idle Air Control valve).

[@stevehopkins8902]

Mines a manual transmission plus it's also stroked to a 383

[@x-man5056]

@@stevehopkins8902 Stroked wouldn't by itself have any effect on idle. It is electronically controlled. If it has a lumpy cam you'd have a lot of re-tuning to do for all ranges of driving. But if you are running the stock EFI with stock tune, you should be idling at 600 when fully warmed up. Even with manual trans.

[@stevehopkins8902]

@@x-man5056 the tbi is an Holley 675 bored out to a 750 cfm with a custom tuned ecm out of Caldwell ID

[@x-man5056]

@@stevehopkins8902 If somebody went to that much trouble I'd guess it does have a cam in it. 750 still seems a bit high, particularly with TBI or EFI. If it's stroked and camed it's a wonder you even get 10mpg. But bet it's fun.

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

EGR valve are not on all cars

[@thetexasoutlaw1415]

1st

[@AlbertaPatriot1985]

2009 + 5.7 hemi engines DONOT have an EGR valve

[@MoparMadness93]

A lot of the 5.2 and 5.9 magnum v8s didn’t either

[@seanwieland9763]

EGR delete is more like it.

[@DaveSomething]

...and not all cars have EGR. just fyi.

[@kozkoz7776]

lm like you stay two steps ahead of repairs nothing is worse than being stranded on the side of the road when it happens to those non believers they'll be thinking of you