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 4:38 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 5:11 AM
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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 5:53 AM
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