stalls when it warms up

1988 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
211,680 MILES
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DROCK
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it stalls and dies while driving and while in park. I've changed the plugs the wires an alternator and it's still doing it. I'm lost it only does it after it warms up to running temp. Ive also changed the fuel filter it has fuel pressure checked that the the valve on the motor.
Apr 28, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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Hello,

This sounds like a vacuum leak or a dirty throttle body and IAC motor. Here are three guides to help us see whats going on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Feb 3, 2018 at 11:15 AM
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I went over the guides you sent and the throttle body cleaning did the trick I cant believe that would effect the engine but I guess it does.

Thanks for your help ;)

Feb 3, 2018 at 11:16 AM
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