Idles fine then shuts off right when it starts to warm up

1985 SUBARU GL
200,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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MATTHEW NELSON2
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It was not getting fuel and I replaced the fuel pump now it idles just fine maybe a little low but then shuts off as soon as it warms up to the exact bottom line of the temperature gauge. As if it is some kind of signal to something.
Oct 3, 2018 at 7:20 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a vacuum leak. Here are two guides to help us get started finding and fixing the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 6, 2018 at 3:37 PM
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