zombie1969. Check if the PCV valve is working properly.A plugged PCV or collapsing vacuum hose will cause excessive crank case pressures and blow oil from every seal or gasket. "Suddenly is has some serious blowby and at both the oil filler tube at the front of the intake manifold and from the road draft tube at the rear of the block. ". Hi There, A few things may cause the vehicle to produce a strong fuel smell. A clogged or dirty EGR valve may cause the car to emit a strong fuel smell due to the excess hydrocarbons as a result of the valve not working properly and may also cause poor fuel mileage. The EGR valve is a small component designed to allow the flow of exhaust gases
(EGR) Valve. Inspect the operation of the (EGR) valve and check for, a buildup of carbon deposits. Usually, on the valve pintle or valve port, that may be, blocking the flow of exhaust, back into the engine. Clean off the carbon deposits with a wire brush and carburetor cleaner. Then, replace the (EGR) valve if it is defective. Next, Check If
On some vehicles, a failing camshaft sensor may lock the transmission in a single gear until you turn off and restart the engine. This cycle may repeat intermittently. If the sensor begins to fail while your car is moving, you may feel the car jerking while losing power. You may experience a noticeable loss of engine power.
Figure 3. If left untreated, a faulty PCV valve can leak and cause a lot of problems. Step 4 – Replace valve cover gasket. If you see oil leaking from the valve cover, you may have a faulty gasket. If you choose to repair this yourself, expect to pay between $30 to $40 for a new gasket.
Aug 27, 2018. #1. Question - Will a direct vacuum line to the EGR solenoid cause the engine to run rich at idle? I have a 95 GTS with Edelbrock heads, intake, BBK TB, E303 cam. And have noticed the idling does surge a little bit, but just a little. Typically stays right at 1000rpms, but sometimes dips below. 4sIC6.
