1987 AMC Eagle Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Four wheel drive, Vacuum leak.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on July 26, 2009
1987 AMC Eagle stalls
Engine Cooling problem
1987 AMC Eagle 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 122000 miles
when i start the car up it warms up then when i am driving it for awhile and i am stoped at a stop light it has been dying (stalling) i then have to restart it and it is driving fine till i come to a stop then it dies again on me can you please help me thanks!
1987 AMC Eagle 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 122000 miles
when i start the car up it warms up then when i am driving it for awhile and i am stoped at a stop light it has been dying (stalling) i then have to restart it and it is driving fine till i come to a stop then it dies again on me can you please help me thanks!
Asked by OREGONCOWGIRLAnswer
Replied on October 30, 2009
Chances are you have a vacuum leak. It was a common problem. Check for a leak. If the engine is running, you may hear a hissing sound.
Let me know what you find.
Joe
Replied on September 29, 2010
CHECK THE DASH POT ON CARB,THIS LETS THE IDLE ,WHEN COMING TO A STOP, SLOWLY CLOSE THE THROTTLE PLATES THUS KEEPING FROM STALLING,IF OK CHECK AROUND THE THROTTLE SHAFT FOR VACUM LEAK,IF THIS IS IT REBUSH SHAFT OR REPLACE CARB.