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gerald60 Dec 22, 2010 07:43 AM

1994 gmc vortec 6stalling runs rough
 
I have a 94 gmc vortec 6 4.3 truck started running rough and stalling and would not idle without surging. thought of gas problem changed fuel filter added seafoam to gas . still same problem only worse. truck has 234,000mi. has always ran great. help

RUFFNECK4LYFE Dec 22, 2010 10:48 AM

Sounds like you have a vacum leak. Get some starting fluid and spray around the intake to see if the idle goes up when you do. Try to pin point the area.

chevychase Dec 22, 2010 11:29 AM

I will bet , fuel pump . Need to check fuel pressure , should be 60 to 65 psi
Any drop in fuel pressure will not run right. Also fuel regulator could be bad
see if you see any leaks , around it.

Pat Mosiuk Dec 22, 2010 11:55 AM

Had the same thing on my '90. EGR Valve was stuck wide open (carbon) Ran o.k. on the highway but just like yours at lower idle.

gerald60 Dec 23, 2010 05:05 AM

1994 gmc 4.3l
 
thanks for help. but i have found another problem.injectors flooding engine.wont idle or stay running to much gas.help

gerald60 Dec 23, 2010 05:58 AM

i think i have found the problem. fuel pressure regulator bad . thanks for the help.im just and old shade tree mech. dont know much aboyt theses new veh.i hope this dose it.

Pat Mosiuk Dec 23, 2010 06:29 AM

Hope you found the problem. Mine was flooding so bad your eyes would tear up in the garage. Once I took the EGR off and knocked out the carbon, manually cloced it. Put it back on and left the hose undone till I bought a new one. Good as new!

gerald60 Dec 23, 2010 11:49 AM

replaced fuel pressure reg ran perfect for about 30 miles almost didnt make it back to house.same old problem any body got any good news,need help

Pat Mosiuk Dec 23, 2010 12:33 PM

Hey, don't mean to sound like a broken record, but check the EGR. Take it off (should be on the passenger side of the intake manifold. two bolts and a hose to remove) Tap it on the bench, I bet a bunch of carbon falls out. Check the shaft that works the diapragm. If its shiny, its open. Use penetrating oil to get it closed. If you get it closed, reinstall, but don't hook up the hose. Start it up. It should run perfect, if its what I think it is.

gerald60 Dec 23, 2010 07:29 PM

thanks ill check the EGR this old man has got to get some sleep.


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