tysree Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I replaced my head gasket and now my car wont start, I'm pretty sure I timed it right and even if I didn't it would at least try and start, I'm thinking it's not getting any spark? I sprayed starter fluid in the intake and that use to make it start for a few seconds but this time it wouldent. Could there been anything I did wrong that would make it not get spark or just not start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 details man, details. EA81, EA82, carb, FI, MPFI, auto, manual, and importantly - what was wrong with it prior to the head gasket job - did it ever start then? Is the check engine light on - or are there any codes? rather than guess it doesn't have spark, pull a wire and test it - it takes 6 seconds, not worth guessing over. personally i'd check to make sure you got spark and then check for fuel - just yank the line off the filter. that takes all of 30 seconds and tells us a great deal. they can be hard to start after a head gasket job, but i'm betting you tried alot. in situations like this it's important to double/triple+ check everything. it won't start with vacuum leaks. make sure the brake booster and all the other PCV and vacuum hoses are connected. did you install the timing belt correctly - one side up, one side down (not both up)? did you check to make sure they aren't off a tooth or more? make sure the main engine harnesses are fully seated. pull and reseat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysree Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 well It ran today I dont know what changed from yesterday? But people talk about codes? what are those codes? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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