1987 AMC Eagle stalls

1987 AMC EAGLE
122,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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OREGONCOWGIRL
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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!
Jul 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM
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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
Oct 30, 2009 at 12:11 PM
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BARRACKVILLE
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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.
Sep 29, 2010 at 12:53 PM
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