'88 GT start-up problem

Thanks, Rick, for the fast reply. My 5 year old gives me crap every morning on the way to school. He thinks dad's car is broken and he won't make it to school on time.

Gary

Try cleaning the throttle body and butterfly plate with a soft toothbrush and some TB cleaning spray. Also, check the EGR valve; sometimes they get crud built up on the seat face, allowing them to hang open just enough to cause an erratic idle.

-JD

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Thanks, JD. I cleaned the TB earlier in the year, but I run a K&N so it's probably a little dirty again.

Even using OEM air filters, the throttle body gets really dirty, and the engine won't idle worth a damn. I clean mine 2X year just like Kate, and it has always idled silky-smooth. (So much for that magical $69.95 throttle body cleaning service at most shops - I do my own in 10 minutes for free, sans bathroom time.)

Double-check your PCV valve, throttle body and EGR. All must be clean and properly working to enjoy good idle performance. There are other items that can be at fault, however these are the most common problems.

-JD

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Must be the EGR. I cleaned the TB, Checked the PCV valve and looked/listened for leaks. Still has trouble staying running for the first start-up of the day. My alternator is noisy and the gauge reads lower than normal but would that keep it from starting/ idling correctly in the morning?

Thanks, Gary