Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 23:13:28 GMT From: Derrick 'dman' Hudson <dmannopsam13.dyndns.org> Subject: failure to start
1987 Saab 900 After I replaced the distributor cap and rotor, the engine no longer starts. I thought maybe it was just out of gas, since the guage read "empty" but after putting almost a half a tank in, it still won't start. When I turn the key the engine tries to turn over. However, I don't hear any explosion from the power stroke. I took each plug out and held it on the intake, and each plug has spark. I also disconnected each fuel line from the intake and each line has fuel. What did I do? I obviously messed something up, but I can't figure out what. What can I check next? Is it possible/probable for the plugs to not have spark in the cylinder but have spark when held next to the intake? I need the car to work ASAP, so any ideas are greatly appreciated! -D -- If you want to know what God thinks about money, just look at the people He gives it to. -- Old Irish Saying www: http://dman13.dyndns.org/~dman/ jabber: dmannopsam13.dyndns.org