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From: goldman@ittvax.ATC.ITT.UUCP (Ken Goldman)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Problem: Erratic Idle, Stalling: Dodge 024
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Date: Sun, 29-Sep-85 12:53:14 EDT
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Posted: Sun Sep 29 12:53:14 1985
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> Problem: Surging engine at idle
> 
> Idle is erratic.  Already checked everything- carb, distributor, etc.
> Plus, just stopping at an intersection usually causes the car to stall.
> Help!  Any ideas what the problem may be?

I have the exact same problem on my '74 VW about every three years, and
it is caused by a vaccuum leak.  On the VW, the rubber elbow connectors
from the carbs to the power brake vaccuum lines get brittle and split.
It's probably something else on yours.  Look everywhere for hoses or
couplings which may be loose or broken.

P.S.  I went through about $200 worth of tuneups, valve adjustments, carb
adjustments, etc. before a good garage found the broken $1.50 part.  And
if you have had your carb adjusted with the leak, it will have to be
readjusted once it is fixed.