1983 Chevrolet Sportvan G10, 5.7 LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

EGR-TVS Test (Hot)

  1. Remove EGR valve vacuum hose at EGR valve and connect hose to a vacuum gauge. Start engine. With transmission in Park or Neutral, open throttle partially. As throttle is opened, vacuum gauge should respond with an increase in vacuum reading. If operation is satisfactory, remove gauge and reconnect hose to EGR valve. If gauge does not respond to throttle opening, proceed to step 2).
  2. Remove carburetor-to-TVS hose from switch and connect hose to vacuum gauge. Start engine. With transmission in Park or Neutral, open throttle partially. If vacuum gauge responds to throttle opening, switch is defective. Remove switch and replace with new part. If gauge does not respond to throttle opening, check for plugged hose or defective carburetor.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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