89 chevy sprint runs but when in gear dies?

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SHAWNTHOMSON666
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have had car a month nothing but problems first was alternator and battery then the wire between the two went problem solved now car runs but when u put it in gear it dies thought it was the plugs changed them then thought it could b the carb sprayed carb cleaner on it replaced air filter still nothing car idles better but when u p;ut it in 1st is sputters out replaced the fuel filter didnt do nothing im seriously gunna give up and crush this piece of shit if someone doesn't help me out with this
Feb 23, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for vacuum leaks and check the idle air control valve
Feb 24, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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