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1989 Toyota Corolla Engine starts but will not remain runni

Tiny
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  • 1989 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 18,500 MILES
I have checked the fuel pump and it's working properly. I have changed spark plugs and set them at the proper gap spacing. I changed the oxygen sensor as well but the car still stalls. It will not run at idle but will run with the tachometer above 1000 for a few minutes before it stalls. I drove this car 60 miles to my home and it ran fine for a while but every time I went up a hill it would stall. I finally made it home and now it simply will not remain running for more than a few minutes at over 1000 RPM.

Any ideas?
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Monday, March 9th, 2009 AT 7:55 PM

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Tiny
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Carb. Or Fuel Injection?
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Monday, March 9th, 2009 AT 8:08 PM
Tiny
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2 bbl carb.
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Monday, March 9th, 2009 AT 10:17 PM
Tiny
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Check spark first, should be a blue snapping spark, anything else is considered no spark.

But I have to say, that most likely the carb. Will have to be rebuilt, and the high idle is most likely a vacuum line.
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 AT 7:02 AM
Tiny
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I will check the plugs tonight. You are right. I will most likely rebuild the carb.

Thanks
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 AT 7:11 AM

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