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Old May 21, 2017 | 02:02 PM
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broke what looks like a sensor....is right next to the block on drivers side, underneath the injector plugs. Need help figuring out what it is so I can get a new 1 to fix it This thing; had small hose like connector(s) that went into the side of the block
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..... LT1 ... the prominent round thing with a hose nipple is the fuel pressure regulator ... to the right , half out of the frame is the EGR valve ... the Delco Remy thing appears to be the EGR solenoid ... there should be some vacuum hoses around here .....
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Year & engine would help, I'm guessing egr solenoid.
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Is a 94' with the lt1; would the engine run without the egr sensor?
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Looks like it's the

EGR Vacuum Solenoid

I'll keep researching but feel free to chime in; thanks again for the time
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What are the wire connectors called for it? Found the sensor for 30ish
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The wiring opens/closes the solenoid for smooth egr operation. The cars from the 70s had vacuum temp switches that would fail and cause drivability problems.
Egr is important for emissions & helps keep spark knock down.
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