Engine not turning over...What can it be?

[scirocco.gtx@juno.com (Mark A Peele)]

too bad you replaced the relay (I felt this was unecessary) - at least
you have a new one.

I assume the following:

1) the car ran before the swap.
2) all electrical connections have been reconnected properly.
3) you set the cam/ timing per specs (I assume you put a new timing belt
on)

If all this is true, then loosen the distributor bolt, and try advancing
or retarding the ignition until the damn thing starts.


Mark . . .   (THINK VW) keep the non-VW posts to yourself!
Scirocco 1982, Golf GT 1987
Previous Sciroccos: 1981S (RIP), 1980S, 1975TS, 1975
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--------- Begin forwarded message ----------
From: Salvatore Guzzo <yu129742@yorku.ca>
To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Cc: VWofT-owner@onelist.com, Mk1GTI@aol.com
Subject: Engine not turning over...What can it be?
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 14:49:47 -0800
Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19981124144947.007aa320@postoffice.yorku.ca>

I replaced the fuel pump relay (a $50 item) and tried starting the car.
Unfortunately, it doesn't want to turn over.  I can smell fuel so I don't
think it has to do with the fuel delivery system.  I was thinking the
timing is probably off.  What else could it be?  I'll probably try a
little
later to re-check my timing, but I can't think of anything else.  I
definitely need my car back, I just landed a great job and I don't want
to
resort to refusing the job or taking the bus.  Or wait, maybe I can take
the Peugeot out of storage and drive it......yeah, right, like I'd do
that.

Regards,

Sal


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