How To Clean The EGR Valve On A GMC Safari Vortec V6 Engine

Here is how to clean the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve on a GMC Safari Vortec V6 engine. If your engine started running really rough all of a sudden, your EGR valve may be stuck open. It's easy to remove and clean up. It is a good idea to install an EGR valve gasket with a filter in it to prevent future carbon buildup. Here is a link to a video I made showing the gasket:
• EGR Valve Filter Gasket

[@starchaser28]

My 94 Astro 4.3L has the EGR in front behind the airbox which you have to take off along with all of the plastic tubing just to see it. It's a pretty tight fit but I just finished cleaning it thanks to this great video and the stalling and check engine light issues are now fixed. This really saved me a lot of time and money!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Awesome! I'm glad it worked for you.

[@82_KID]

"Unless you come across another van, then its van vs van." You made my day. Thank you! :) (ROFL) Now, I go out to my 1993 S-10 Blazer to find MY EGR because I honestly feel like it has been doing this for a loooooooooooong time.. I hope it is in the same place?? ....

[@newworldordersmasher]

So nice of you to comment back. Yeah dude I` been trying to use my fingers for about the last hour. I even took the cruise control out of the way and the pvc vacum. I can put the bolts in no problem. So its not stripped out. But when I try to put the gasket and EGR back on no way! Never seen such a easy job go so wrong. I been turning wrenches for 32 years. First EGR valve though. Gonna talk to a mechanic today about it! These two bolts are driving me nuts! lol...

[@rickspinks4168]

Thanks for the video. It helped a lot. My 94 Astro VIN W has the EGR valve on the front of the engine, so I didn't have to take the inside engine cover off. I cleaned it and it works well. You saved me a few hundred dollars, I'm sure.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You're welcome. I'm glad you found my video.

[@NonPremiumID]

97 has in near the thermostat. Later models it is under the dog house, behind the distributor.

[@HogBranchakaRickWatson]

This video was very helpful. My old Astro is idling like new again!

[@JeffAlanHill]

Thank You! My old Astro van has a new lease on life!

[@Thundarr995]

If one of these electronic GM egr valves is acting up, you're much better off just replacing it. It might get stuck open at the worst time and leave you stranded. Mine went bad,it didn't even cause the check engine light to come on. I took it to 3 different shops. Every one of them told me that if it was bad,it would've thrown a code. That truck ran so poorly that I parked it for about 3 months. One night I was reading an S-10/ Blazer forum. Somebody else was having this same problem, they replaced the EGR Valve and it fixed it. I decided to buy a new one and hopefully it fixes the problem. And it did,evidently they can go bad and not cause the check engine to come on.

[@heathermac373]

Great video. Never worked on anything myself w this truck until now but dont have to keep asking others anymore to clean it every time it starts building up n sticking open. I know when it's going. They may see me as a chick that doesnt like to get dirty but doesnt bother me any. Love to know how to do things for myself and dont have to go w/o a vehicle for weeks till someone can do it now that i can myself. Thank You! BIG HELP!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Heather Mac You're welcome. I've found that I can do just about anything anyone else can do, as long as I have an instruction manual or video to show me how to do it. This will be an easy job for you.

[@stratstrangler22]

I have the same engine. mine just started sputtering at low rpm but at high rpm its fine what could it be?

[@trucker10-44]

i sea foam my intake through the brake booster and gas tank twice a year and a little bit into the crankcase. works great!

[@hoohoohoblin]

I've heard about that stuff but never tried it. Thanks.

[@Thundarr995]

This thing went bad on my 97 S -10

[@togodbetheglory9725]

Once a egr is doing its job how often does open & closes? at the throttle body? I tested mine by removing it from the throttle body leaving the connector on the i turn the key on. I noticed the pintho came on.& when i turn it off it went down. Is that how has to work? I cleaned up & still have the problem.

[@newworldordersmasher]

Your a cool dude. Saw your virtual motorcycle ride nice! I managed to get the van down to a Mechanic. He thinks its a weak fuel pump I`am skeptical about that. Thanks! CC

[@pigeontamer8]

helped alot ...thank you!

[@nstudden3200]

Thanks help me solve my problem thank you so much.

[@Alfahippie]

Thanks a lot, i just did this to my astro van today after watching this video and it runs like new now:)

[@hoohoohoblin]

You're welcome. I'm glad it worked for you.

[@Alfahippie]

***** Well actually it only worked for one day, it's exactly the same s** now again. Engine can't idle and stalls. I think i will get a new EGR valve this time.

[@hoohoohoblin]

That's too bad, but at least you've isolated the problem. You can buy a gasket with a mesh screen in it to help keep this from happening again. It's cheap and worth putting in if you're replacing the EGR valve. Here is what it looks like. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXO4laZvg96jo8U

[@Alfahippie]

Sounds like a good idea, thank you.

[@Alfahippie]

Hi again. I've got the haynes repair manual for the astro/safari today, and in that it says about cleaning the EGR valve: "CAUTION: Never wash the valve in solvents or degreaser - both agents will permanently damage the diaphragm." (chapter 6-20) I personally would have changed the valve anyway, but maybe someone else would get kinda upset about it if they kill their EGR valve because of your advise, so just a head's-up about that. Also, the engine stalled really sudden after i did this, so i don't know if the WD-40 had come into the electrics in the valve maybe, and that might be another risk about this method? Anyway, i just wanted to let you know about this since your video did help me find the problem in the first place.

[@cherrywrecker]

I'm just putting this out there. The egr on a 97 astro 4.3 vortec is actually just to the right of the alternator on the front of the motor, towards the top. Just looks like a grey disc with wires coming out of it.

[@miladhassibi]

Oh and how loose should that pin be? Because on my car, i have to push it down pretty hard for it to move even after i cleaned it, should i soak it ?

[@KonfusedMind]

@hoohoohoblin man i`m glad there are still honest people that are trying to help others , u`r great man , keep up the good work . God bless

[@heyitsmeian]

We exist! We never went anywhere, we just didn't know that fixing your van comment sections were the meeting place ahaha

[@jeffdye4102]

How can I clean & fix a stuck egr on a 3.3L chrysler town & country? I tuned it up & it ran good for a few months, but now has started idling rough & mpg has dropped an average of 5 mpg.

[@KonfusedMind]

what if i want to disable the egr valve ? if i put a piece of metal betwen the egr and the manifold? can it help or damege my engine ?

[@nenezaze3252]

They name my van, the RobaChicos, The child kidnapped...🤣😁😂

[@assgrabberb]

Thanks! I'm so glad there are no emissions test to pass where I live. Yet.......

[@432b86ed]

Thanks, good information. We'll see if it does the job tomorrow. regards

[@hoohoohoblin]

You're welcome. I hope it works.

[@heliosismagic]

great video tutorials.ALL OF THEM!I just purchased a used Astro van,and having problem with it> jerking not running smooth after 80kmh on the freeway!changed already oil and filters and spark plugs.Nothing.The same problem.It is running like the petrol comes and stops sometimes for friction of a second!But now I will look into the EGR!!Thank you for the great videos!Very helpful!

[@WiKiTWoNKa]

Did you try it? Did it work?

[@heliosismagic]

@@WiKiTWoNKa HI...it was long ago,and I looked into many things,unfortunately my problem was a faulty petrol pump.When heats up,problems.Cooler weather ...better performance.So after changing it,the problem gone.

[@WiKiTWoNKa]

@@heliosismagic I have a new fuel system including the pump and all the wiring the only thing I have not changed is the EGR valve and the idle position sensor thing or maybe it's called throttle position sensor but yeah just those two things so I'm going to start off with cleaning the EGR valve and see what that does. It may take a while to get around to doing it but I will keep in touch

[@krystopherhyatt3988]

An fxr is one sweet scooter man.

[@kingbull2704]

im going to try this in my astro work van tnkz my frend u save me money ;)

[@hoohoohoblin]

+ernesto trujillo You're welcome.

[@claritonclear]

thumbs up for the comment "thats some good EGR action"

[@ES1KPO]

i have almost a year this problem: PO172 PO175, bank1 and 2 system too rich.. changing many parts..two times lambda sensors, cleaning many times Maf sensor...nothing :/ two weeks ago i seen this video and desided clean this egr... seems it helps, because the error codes disappears. Astro run,s like new! so, big thanks you, and hello from Estonia!!!

[@paraglide01]

Don't you have that stuff you mix in the gastank and it will clean valves and so while you are driving?

[@Unidente02]

Well I am in the middle of replacing the alternator on my 95 Safari. It looks like I will need to remove the 'dog house' engine cover so I can gain access to the infamous 'third' bolt that holds the back of the alternator to some kind of bracket. Thanks for your videos. They're clear and helpful.

[@billypilgrim7838]

No you don't, take off the front bracket, mine is 94 safari

[@kellismith4329]

At least you can get to your distributor and fuel lines when it comes time to swap the injection spider

[@Wannabecowboy004]

I have a 93 gmc safari CPI from what I have read they had recalls out on the egr valves for being faulty I know mine is stuck open as its hard to start and idles real rough . I know it's not the engine cause the engine is brand new lol.. Good video thanks !

[@debbied7803]

Have you ever had to do your spider ugh... and it's not cheap! But yeah gotta do my egr but going to wait and get gasket. Thanks...

[@hoohoohoblin]

I never had to do that. Mine has throttlebody injection. I hope the EGR valve fixes yours.

[@Unidente02]

Did you remember to re-install the M&M wrapper back where it should connected to the engine?

[@CentralCanada]

Ever tried your fave Carb' Cleaner which is a more aggressive cleaner ?! Then use the WD-40 for extended lubrication !? Thanks for this vid' now I know where 'they hide' them on a GM van 🙂 (when visiting my fave auto recycler up here in western Canada) Will stick with the '96-98 pickups . lol

[@Maverick_Van_Traveller]

Hello, very informative video. My '89 Safari (4.3l TBI) has been idling high (no tach but feels like about 1000 rpm), and is suffering from poor throttle response and fuel economy (12 mpg mixed driving). The SES light comes on occasionally, usually after a few miles at highway speeds. Sometimes it turns off after a few miles, other times it stays on until I turn the key off and re-start the van. I originally suspected the EGR valve, but after viewing your video I am not so sure that is the problem. The van seems to run fine aside from the idle and throttle response issues mentioned above. Good power, idle is smooth but high. There is some hesitation in power delivery at low speeds, particularly after the 1-2 shift at part throttle. Seems to "bog" a bit after the shift. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions based on your experience?

[@hoohoohoblin]

M Kefer It could be a leaky TBI fuel injection system. The gasket kit is fairly cheap and easy to install. Here is a video I made about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKS1qIZvmptjZrs

[@billypilgrim7838]

Vacuum leak

[@CanvasFalcon]

Right of way theory was hilarious ! LOL

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks! You'll like my full Van review video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ2Vgp6hrZ6qpc0

[@jerrylawson9003]

LOL great commentary at the end

[@hoohoohoblin]

+jerry lawson thanks.

[@Chancho66]

Nice FXR!!!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@oster8094]

My 1990 Astro With 200k on it has started to what I can best describe as shake when at idle not violently but just where I can tell it is running rough. Could this be the cause?

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Oster It could be. You should definitely check it and clean it out. It's an easy job to do and doesn't cost much.

[@oster8094]

+hoohoohoblin Might as well! just had the tie rod ends and ball joints replaced.. bill was not pretty haha

[@KonfusedMind]

@hoohoohoblin i done it to my car , and it works just as fine before i mounted that piece of metall , but if u remove the cable from the egr coile , than u`r "check engine" light , lights up ..best thing for my car , it has stoped shaking and the ruff idle is gone

[@snaprollinpitts]

thank you very much!!!

[@hoohoohoblin]

+snaprollinpitts You're welcome.

[@nav140]

just curious, with EGR being dirty would cause acceleration problem? thx

[@bergenmatthew]

Yes

[@RufusHuffEl]

After some research I got my van started. The problem was the rotor was not alined with the #1 spark plug. The distributor cap is a flat one, and you have to look under it to follow the #1 plug path in the cap.

[@ChaplainMike777]

Nice FXR! Thanks for the video! I am hoping this is my problem. It starts fine but after the motor is hot at operating temp it starts running rough and will not restart until the engine cools off.

[@hoohoohoblin]

It could be the ignition coil. Sometimes on ignition coil will get cracks in the wiring, and when it’s cold, it makes electrical contact, but when it’s hot, it expands to the point where it can’t make a spark anymore.

[@ChaplainMike777]

@@hoohoohoblin A funny thing after I had ordered my EGR from RockAuto I discovered that after a certain year Chevy stopped using the EGR valvle. My model (2004) has no EGR valvle! Sent that back to Rock Auto. I have replaced a number of things already including the coil to no avail. I am ready to take it into the shop.

[@SharjeelButt]

Thank you. Arif

[@peterfix7411]

do we gota wipe down the egr or make shure no wd40 is in their before re installing it

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Peter Fix That is a good idea.

[@paraglide01]

Yeah I had the same problem with my suzuki swift convertible (Geo metro ). The exhaust return pipe would clog up causing rough idling. I put a tin of that cleaner in the carburator every 2500 KM just to keep it from cloging up to fast.

[@douglasbellmorejr.605]

Hey I'm Doug and I have a 1995 Astro Van. I've replaced Spark Plug Wires and the Ignition Coil and Distributor Cap and Rotor Cap. My problem is it cranks and runs but back up and put it in drive I can go 5mph but as im beginning to give gas pedal a push and get up to 25 it acts like it running out of Gas and dies on me and either im lucky enough that it cranks again or it wont and ill wait one to two days it crank and start. can you please help with a thought. I've been watching your videos and I haven't tried the ERG valve but i am going to try hoping it may help but in hopw that that something can help mysituation. I have wife and one Son 2 years old.

[@hoohoohoblin]

That could be a stuck EGR valve. When mine was stuck, the engine had a hard time idling and it would stall, unless I could keep it revving really high. Otherwise I would suspect a bad ignition coil or plug wires, but you already replaced those. Make sure the plug wires are securely connected. Doing the EGR valve won't cost you anything. The gasket should be reusable, but I recommend getting a gasket with a mesh screen in it like this one: @cBUds9Nypmc

[@bloodybones63]

+Douglas Bellmore Jr. Fuel filter.

[@eetchit6034]

hoohoo which way do these go back on i cant tell, does the part you cleaned out go up or down ? i have a 94

[@hoohoohoblin]

***** On mine, the two holes are different sizes, so I just matched up the holes to the one that's the same size.

[@mrmusclecarsuspect5362]

Would the EGR valve cause my dads astro van to go off if he don't give it gas?

[@hoohoohoblin]

+scorpio cabrera It could. If it gets stuck open, the engine will stall when idling. It will stay running when it is revved up, but when you let off the gas it will stall.

[@mrmusclecarsuspect5362]

So do you think its the EGR or we might have a fuel pump problem? it only stays on when its being reved

[@hoohoohoblin]

+scorpio cabrera I think it is the EGR. Mine wouldn't idle, but it would run when revved up.

[@debbied7803]

Nice Scooter By the Way.....

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@isaacb4955]

If this is an electrical part...should we use MAF cleaner???

[@hoohoohoblin]

You need to use something strong enough to break up carbon buildup.

[@skyracercr]

Hey I have a 95blazer when I take off the egr valve what clean it with oh those two little hose do I spray in side of it too

[@hoohoohoblin]

I used WD40 and let it soak a while.

[@billypilgrim7838]

Get help

[@Johnnyutah001]

Yo watched both videos on the ERG and the distributor. My rotor was a b!tch to get off. Anyway, I put everything back together and the gas pedal won't depress. I must be missing something really basic...any idea? 1987 Chevy allegro class b v6 4.3L

[@hoohoohoblin]

MrJohnnyutah001 Follow the linkage from where the pedal linkage goes through the firewall to the engine. I bet something is stuck in the linkage causing problems. Do you have any missing wrenches or nuts and bolts. Something must be stuck somewhere in the linkage between the gas pedal and the engine. Once I rebuilt the carbs on my motorcycle and lost a bolt. I replaced it with a new one, and when I took it for a test ride, the throttle stuck wide open because the bolt was jammed in the throttle linkage. Thank God for kill switches. I bet it's something like that.

[@Johnnyutah001]

That must have been comical... Yup your right somehow I kinked the throttle linkage. Easy fix. My first thought was there was some kind of pedal blockage safety thingy put in by the manufacturer if its not put back together properly. Any other problems with this engine I should keep an eye out for?

[@jacobtruelove5332]

Is it in the same location on a 2002 Astro?

[@hoohoohoblin]

Not sure what year they moved it, but I have heard that it is in a different place on newer engines. It looks similar, so you should be able to spot it.

[@IowaDiver]

Just finished a 1995 Astro 4.3 EGR Cleaning, it's in the FRONT, just left of the CPI-Intake,,,,, less than handy to remove but well worth it. I needed to remove the Air-cleaner Top and Air-Intake rubber that goes to the CPI-thing, then needed 10mm with an assortment of extensions and swivels, need to be careful not to lose the bolts,,,,, I just left them in the EGR and was careful to keep the back down when removing, wish I had access to kids for labor ;-). Just as stated, it was blocked partially open with two 1/8" pieces of carbon, was pretty easy to clean with carb-cleaner. Used a two-foot long screwdriver to scrape the carbon from down at the engine, then taped a straw to the end of a vacuum hose to suck-out the chunks,,,, a brighter-flashlight would've been helpful. WAY-SMOOTHER Idle, still not Perfect, might have to mess with the IAC-Valve to get it Perfect,,,,, it's got 200,000 miles so maybe it's just not gonna run like new. Thanks for the Video Buddy, even though my EGR was in a different location, your thorough video on the cleaning and operation was VERY helpful as well as inspirational.

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Roland Barksdale you’re welcome. I’m glad I could help a little bit. I heard they moved the EGR valve over the front of the engine on the later models.

[@frewof]

Thanks

[@HustleMuscleGhias]

1988 had a vacuum operated EGR with no electronics.

[@leonelbreceda6185]

: D sweet van right of way dominion explanation!.. thumbs up!. And no i dont want a ride, but thanks in advance!. ; D

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks! Keep on vanning!

[@miladhassibi]

Carb cleaner works too!

[@bradyhubble]

it fixed it!!!!! i drive a 92 gmc safari

[@LovebelowPrince24]

Brady Hubble same issue. Right now BRO!

[@ibrahimatiyeh4589]

Hi I did remove the engine cover but I did not see what you show in your video in fact i could not locate the EGR in my van it is GMC 1995 safari 3 doors 4.3 v eng.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Ibrahim Atiyeh I've heard that on newer engines it is on the front.

[@ibrahimatiyeh4589]

***** thanks for your respond but how to get it out and how to find it , someone said you have to remove the passenger tire to get to it and other said it could be the ECU make the ruff engine sound and running

[@hoohoohoblin]

Ibrahim Atiyeh I haven't seen a 1995 engine, but I would guess that it is on the intake manifold somewhere. You should be able to find it if you follow the hoses. Do a search for the part on Autozone to see what it looks like, and then look on your engine for something similar.

[@paradoxwarfare2772]

😂 never know when your scooters gonna break down 😂

[@newworldordersmasher]

I took it off and it was sticking. tried to put it back on for two hours straight still didn`t get it put back on. Those screws got to be just right straight. How in the hell you got it back on so damn lucky!

[@NonPremiumID]

$70, in 2019 for a new one, (gasket included). I just buy new ones, every two years. You have to break down the parts anyway.

[@danjack-son4871]

what year is yours? Mine is a 1987 so is the location the same?

[@hoohoohoblin]

1993. I think it is in the same place.

[@addisoncox2557]

Did it run better

[@addisoncox2557]

Getting a bad cold start

[@krystopherhyatt3988]

An fxr is one sweet scooter.

[@hoohoohoblin]

True

[@elboregojhb]

My 95 safari will sometimes hesitate on acceleration.

[@newworldordersmasher]

Just went out there got it on with no problems and new fingers and determination. But It still runs like crap. Got to goose it to get it started. And its back firing when It doesn`t want to start. Once the pedals going It gets RPMS. won`t idle and just running near death! And another thing the engine temp never gets near 200 and heater not very hot! Can`t see the thermostat having anything to do with start up trouble. Junk yards calling it but only had plates on it six months.

[@sturoc0]

Heck i just blocked my off with a metal plate bolted it back on and even passed CO emissions that way. get a little more power runs smoother. '89 4.3 astro van

[@hoohoohoblin]

sturoc0 Good idea. I had assumed it wouldn't pass emissions if I did that.

[@sturoc0]

***** I wasn't sure it would either , many said it doesn't when you do this But it was about 75% of the limits. But am in Colorado and each state has different thresholds for emissions.

[@joezuerlein4358]

where did u get the egr block plate for the 4.3 astro

[@sturoc0]

Joe Zuerlein I made it out of a piece of thin sheet metal put alittle permatex black sealant and good to go . However the Van has since died blew a head gasket then upon taking off the manifold saw the cam was real worn so I sadly junked it.I should have just put another engine it Ugh.

[@jonnpele]

i call it my raper van, you want some candy?

[@HappySquierGuy]

Are You supposed to put M&M's in the hole before You reinstall the device? :oD Good tutorial.

[@Barium5]

I have an '95 with a vortec and the only thing it has in common with this engine is the distributor and the engine lift bracket. The egr is to the left of the air intake on the front of the engine.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Lucky. It sounds easier to get to than mine.

[@shambalasamadhi7865]

aliens dont use vans they got spaceships

[@newworldordersmasher]

Maybe a wobble socket and a air wrench will do it?

[@ibrahimgaad6843]

my safari van idle rough dash vibrates and i smell unburn fuel it hessitates to start up i rev it a little to keep the idle

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Ibrahim Gaad that could be from the EGR valve. Or it could be something more serious. Cleaning out the valve doesn't cost any money, and it is pretty easy to do, so I would try that first.

[@addisoncox2557]

Could be fuel pressure regulator

[@jsccr13]

Mine kept getting stuck open when i pressed on the gas, i am getting way better gas mileage too

[@ddd228]

Mine is stuck closed.I'll have to remove it to clean it. I'll use carb cleaner and maybe oven cleaner.Water will clean out carbon,but mostly in the combustion chambers. a small amount of water will turn to steam and blast out the carbon. It has to be regulated.

[@MrDanman6677]

Instead of lubricating the valve I would suggest using intake cleaner first to remove the carbon deposits that cause the valve to stay open then use some lubricant.

[@cherrywrecker]

@HappySquierGuy NO, the M&M's are NOT parts. The M&M's are the Breakfast of Champions!

[@bigjun528]

funny ! but informative !

[@hoohoohoblin]

Roy Brown Thanks! I am glad I could help.

[@josephg1232]

The plastic clip on your heater outlet connection is not seated correctly.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. Too late to fix it. I already sold the van.

[@GoldOlds94]

Yeah I have to do this every year. I soak mine in gas. Just the bottom part. If you us Arco gas plan on always having a ruff idle and it clogs it way faster

[@kellismith4329]

Whats arco gas ?

[@BiggeDink]

If your EGR valve is in the front of the engine, you'll find the lower bolt is hard to get to. I use blue stickum on the socket when snaking it back into place. The gasket I hold in place on the valve with some small dabs from a hot glue gun on the SIDES of the gasket. Don't get any glue on the front of the gasket. Another service nightmare from the engineers at GM.

[@emilsdabus]

wd-40 oil burn and soot again! I prefer choke cleaner! Its not oily and evaporates

[@brucekirk89]

can I boil the bottom metal part in a pan

[@hoohoohoblin]

I don't know for sure if it is waterproof. It probably is.

[@stephenmachuk9221]

no use wd40 and break cleaner and varsol do not get the electrical solinoid wet in any way meaning the plug connector side

[@brucekirk89]

Yah mines bad,van chugs on take off

[@stephenmachuk9221]

soak it in wd40 and measle piss

[@blueninja3623]

M&Ms are crucial for any repair

[@Thundarr995]

This thing went bad on my 97 S10. Although it was completely bad and my truck was running like g

[@rileypearson3236]

Mmm I like holes that connect to other holes

[@TheSerch17]

I cleaned mine with an oven cleaner spray it cost me $0.99 cents at the 99 cents store I sprayed it let seat for 15 mints. brushed with a used tooth brush do this 2 times and came out super clean.

[@hoohoohoblin]

That's clever! Oven cleaner is designed to remove baked-on gunk, so I'm sure it works great.

[@WiKiTWoNKa]

So did it work? Is there a video showing that it runs better and that the emissions passed or whatever? 🤷🏽‍♂️ I feel you've left us hanging brother 🤣

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. It worked. I had to do this every couple of years with the van.

[@WiKiTWoNKa]

@@hoohoohoblin hey that's cool, a couple of years is better than a couple of days or a couple of months but I think I'd be willing to try to do that. My 1992 GMC Safari whenever I started up I have to hold the gas for a few minutes just so that way it will idle and I'm wondering if this is the culprit I have replaced everything except for this and the idle control thing of a jigger that's on the side of the throttle body. Any advice? Do you think maybe this might fix it if I try your method? Or maybe the idle control sensor thingamajigger? I'm all ears 🤗

[@anloguz4732]

In my vehicle, the key must be in place when moving in.

[@josephmckay9046]

I have a 1997 Safari (truck)van and my EGR is up at the front.Took me a bit to find it.The guy that was at the Dealership pointed out what it looked like with the Doghouse off.He was wrong...lol. He said it was in the same place as yours.But...NOT

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. I have heard that they are up front on the newer ones.

[@MrRedneckjosh]

***** The reason why is, the engine you have is a TBI engine, and not a 4.3 vortec like the 95 and up. (it is a 4.3 tho) the 4.3 vortec that is 96 and up will have the EGR valve up front by the thermostat.

[@josephmckay9046]

Hey,thanks for the info. :)

[@MrRedneckjosh]

Joseph Mckay No problem, I know a lot about the 4.3 vortec's. what you might wanna keep a eye on is on them there common to blow intake gaskets in the front of the engine, and in the rear. If you start loosing coolant make sure to try to find the leak, and the other only problem I know of is the Spider injectors go bad. It will cause a hard start, a miss fire, and it running badly. or it can even cause a no start.

[@davidpark1789]

are you sure you snug those cap bolts good enough lol

[@hoohoohoblin]

david park Yeah!

[@raymondnicholson7210]

2001 Chevy Astro's firing order

[@hoohoohoblin]

1-6-5-4-3-2. Cylinder 1 is the driver’s side front, and cylinder 6 is passenger side rear.

[@cherrywrecker]

Don't forget about the website for vanners... astrosafari (all one word) dott comm

[@skyracercr]

I meant clean it with and the two holes on the engine not the egr valve

[@hoohoohoblin]

I didn't clean the engine side. Maybe I should have.

[@jerryclenney6024]

Brake cleaner fist to get the carbon out and then the liquid wrench

[@chriswells6974]

It helps to pressure wash the shittt out of it sometime

[@diioriog]

decarbonising the engine with water do this much better and it remove carbon deposits allover the recirculation path and you can forget about EGR forever.

[@hoohoohoblin]

+diioriog Thanks. I'll have to try that next time. How much water do you use, and are there any risks involved? I'd hate to sieze up the engine or get water in the oil.

[@dannyp1125]

I can fix anything wrong with a gmc safari or any gm car or truck real super quick with a simple phone call to caa

[@billypilgrim7838]

Guess we're supposed to know what cca is