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So I got the car running now, but I am have a REALLY hard time on the start and keeping the car idling....

It takes several key turns (10-20) and playing w/ the throttle to get the car started.

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Once the car is started it wont stay idling, it will keep the the 1300 rpm set on my tune for neutral idle, but after a few minutes (if that) it will stop idling and die, and at the same time, it will die while rolling sometimes... it just stalls out.

Any Ideas?

I have been playing w/ the Fuel to Air a little, with some improvement but not a lot. The car had an issue starting w/ the engine swap because of some bad gas, but its all but out of the system now.....

Any Help/ Ideas?

Thanks Guys
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Take it to autozone n have em check ck the battery and alternator. Its free. Also there is a fairly frequent interval for replacing the fuel filter. Run some techron through the fuel system. Check for vacuum leaks. Im just throwin out ideas here.
 
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Mabolzichjjl said:
bad gas (probably) = dirty engine..
crudded up injectors, junk in the filter, etc etc..

id seafoam it.. im a firm believer in seafoam
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i did an engine swap, the gas is just what's left in the system
 
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I second vacuum leaks, idle air control or emissions related problems. Clogged fuel filter isn't likely to be an issue. Fuel line restriction shows symptoms when there is a large demand (full throttle @ high RPM under heavy load) for fuel and system can't maintain the needed pressure.
 
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itsJonnyJyo said:
Any chances of a broken/cracked/cut hose or a disconectd vacuum hose? Idle air contol valve could maybe be a problem. I see in your sig that you've got the 2.3. Was the swap 2.3 to 2. 3 or 2.0 to 2.3?
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2.3-2.3, I took a 2.3 out of an 03 to replace my 04's broken engine


xFOCIx said:
I second vacuum leaks, idle air control or emissions related problems. Clogged fuel filter isn't likely to be an issue. Fuel line restriction shows symptoms when there is a large demand (full throttle @ high RPM under heavy load) for fuel and system can't maintain the needed pressure.
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Thank You both of you, i will take a look 2night and see what's going on.
 
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This isn't a proper test, but it's a quasi test that's better than nothing. To operate the brakes, it requires more force than you can comfortably provide on brake pedals, so to assist it, power brake helps you out by pulling from the "opposite side" with vacuum.

Start the car up, and pump the brake Confirm you get full brake boost. Now, turn it off and wait a few minutes, then push the brake pedal with the engine off. It should still be boosted for the first pedal or two, then after that will become very hard to push.

If you lose the boost too soon, then there's a good chance you've got vacuum leak.

There is a vacuum reservoir cylinder so that you have full brake power to get the car stopped even if the engine stalls.
 
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