Idleing

1981 FIAT SPIDER
79,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JUSTFORFUN
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My Fiat stalls when putting it into reverse and will not idle
Jan 20, 2009 at 1:48 PM
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DAVE H
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a vacuum leak which is common here is a guide to help you find and repair the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please run down this guide and report back

Cheers
Feb 26, 2010 at 5:43 AM
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TMAJKA
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I had this problem as well and had to replace the intake manifold gasket. FYI
May 18, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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