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

[Salvatore Guzzo <yu129742@yorku.ca>]

I'll check the timing later on this evening, but I should mention that the
motor was running before and that when I turn the key, the car backfires
once in awhile.  Hopefully, this info will clarify the present situation.
Like I said, I'll check the timing later on tonight,


Sal


At 04:23 PM 11/24/98 -0500, you wrote:
>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!
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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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