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Old May 22, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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Unhappy idle

This really isnt my car, its my brothers but......
He starts it and it runs great.........then when he puts it into gear it dies.....any ideas on what it could be please let me know.

i appreciate any input on this subject.
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Old May 22, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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sounds like the clutch might not be engaging enough--- could just need adjusting.
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Old May 22, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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Its an automatic.
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Old May 22, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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An automatic with a vacuum leak?
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Old May 22, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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Ah, we posted at the same time. Just look for cracked rubber hoses. Maybe the modulator is acting up?
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Old May 22, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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I dont know, thats what im asking......if anyone knows what the hell could be wrong w/ it.
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Old May 22, 2004 | 02:23 PM
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Honestly i dont know a **** load about his car......ive got a 86 300zx and its quite different
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Old May 22, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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hmmmm. my bros escort did that back when it was an auto. he never got it fixed though, he did a swap to 5speed.
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Old May 22, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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Sometimes its a bad converter. Is it reverse also or just drive?
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