it starts then dies......? why?

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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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ok my hatch starts up strong but after it runs for a little bit it has trouble staying on and revs high and then low like its struggling, then it dies after repeating that for a little bit. why is this happening?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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What work have you done to the vehicle recently?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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ive pretty much done the headgasket but not the timing. and thats it
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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hmmmmmmm..........?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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try adjusting your idel
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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how do i do that on an std hatch?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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your t/b should have a screw?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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would it be idle or would it be my timing?
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