stalling engine

1987 HOLDEN RODEO
87,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SCORPYONAU
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1987 holden rodeo stalls when i take off the accelarator
Aug 13, 2011 at 4:24 AM
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So no idle control? will it idle?
Aug 13, 2011 at 4:48 AM
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SCORPYONAU
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it will idle sometimeswhen i start it but as soon as it stops revving it starts to die
Aug 13, 2011 at 5:11 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check the idle control motor, check fuel pressure and check for vacuum leaks.
Aug 13, 2011 at 6:12 AM
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