1999 Mercury Sable Won't stay running

1999 MERCURY SABLE
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MBRUGGER88
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Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Mercury Sable Automatic 150000 miles

When you start the car I hear a hissing or sucking noise coming from the throttle body area. Then after less than a minute, it spits sputters and dies. I checked the vacuum hoses that I could see. Couldn't find anything. Also, the oil pan has oil all over it. What on earth is wrong with it?
Sep 28, 2009 at 9:26 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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check intake gasket
most common is the PCV valve hose
Sep 28, 2009 at 11:34 AM
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MBRUGGER88
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The intake manifold gasket or throttle body gasket?
Sep 29, 2009 at 8:25 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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PCV valve hose very common to be leaking vacuum
Sep 29, 2009 at 12:32 PM
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MBRUGGER88
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Ok, I get that. Which freakin' gasket are you talking about? The intake manifold or throttle body?
Sep 29, 2009 at 2:26 PM
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