I have a 1999 ford contour se 4cyl automatic that won't stay running at idle runs great at driving speeds

1999 FORD CONTOUR
140,000 MILES
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GSWINNEY
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Vehicle has new timing belt fuel pump
Dec 31, 2011 at 2:39 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light an when was last tune-up?/

Check fuel pressure if its within specs if okay -clean out the IACV and EGR valve, also the MAF sensor-start here
Dec 31, 2011 at 3:18 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Check for vacuum leaks and scan for codes.
Dec 31, 2011 at 3:30 AM
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LEXAR
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TO RIVERMIKERAT I HAVE A 1999 FORD CONTOUR..CAN U TELL ME WHERE THE 2 HOSES GO ON THE CAMSHAFT OR THE FUEL INJECTOR. OR DO BOTH HOSES GO ON OR WHAT? DO U HAVE A DIAGRAM OF THE BACK AND FRNT ON HOW THE VANCUM SYSTEM GOES? THANK U LEXAR
Jan 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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Yes, Lexar, I do. See vacuum hose diagram attached.
As for the fuel injectors, they receive their fuel from a fuel rail. The fuel line from the tank hits a pressure regulator. From there, it splits, supply to the fuel rail, and return back to the tank.

I can't think of any hoses to the camshaft.
Jan 2, 2012 at 7:44 PM