Car still won't start :(

[sciroccos at earthlink.net (Jim Ruffi)]

I don't know if you got my email, asking you to call me, but...

You said you have fuel flow.  Did you test for spray at the injectors?
If it is getting fuel and it cranks, the plugs will be wet when you remove
them, plain and simple.

If there is compression and spark (and fuel), it should fire if the timing
is reasonable close.

Jim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lexan Blanchard" <lexan_122874@hotmail.com>
To: <bmcgarvey@gmail.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: Car still won't start :(


> Oh, yeah.  We checked all fluids and that kind of stuff before trying
> anything.  I have a wheeled-cooler full of "stuff to start a car", like
oil,
> ether, gas, etc etc etc.  I have also tried the bypass grounding, to no
> avail.  Also, set the flywheel and engine turns easily.
>
> Had another respected friend stop by (70-something grandpa type who has
> worked on all types of cars and planes, even built his own plane).  I
asked
> for his opinion.  We went out and tried to crank her, and he said "Oh,
easy
> enough, your timing belt has slipped.  You need to set the timing."  I
told
> him I had set the flywheel, but he believes it is the cam.  So, I guess at
> this point I am going to take everyone's newest tips and start going down
> this list.
>
> 1.  Replace timing belt and set timing (even though the belt looks new,
> might as well replace it while I am in there).
> 2.  Test (and most likely replace) starter.
> 3.  Wait for Dan Snow to visit in February and let him get the car started
> (heh, heh).
>
> I have TOTAL faith that this car will start.  I really don't believe the
> engine is toast, because of the progress I have made (from no noises to
> almost starting).  I believe what is holding this engine back is the fact
> that I am totally non-mechanical.  I have to really try and study the
> Bentley (and reference the Clymer and Haynes) in order to attempt anything
> related to fixing the car.  I appreciate everyone's input.  The weather
> forcast looks good for the days ahead, so hopefully I will be able to get
> out there and get something done.
>
> Lexan
>