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Repaired head gasket

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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?:confused:

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.

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well It ran today I dont know what changed from yesterday?

 

But people talk about codes? what are those codes?

Thanks.

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