1987 AMC Eagle stalls

Tiny
OREGONCOWGIRL
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  • 1987 AMC EAGLE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 122,000 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!
Sunday, July 26th, 2009 AT 11:38 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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
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Friday, October 30th, 2009 AT 12:11 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 AT 12:53 PM

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