1992_Loyale Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Hey guys, Just replaced the headgasket in my 92 Loyale. Checked the head, no cracks and didn't seem warped. Put it all back together, and it still won't start. It has spark on all 4 plugs, and is getting gas, but won't catch. I'm almost sure the timing is correct, but how would I know for sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niku-Sama Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 did you follow the guide about lining up the dots on one side and then turning it over by the crank and installing the other side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992_Loyale Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 I never had the otherside apart at all, only the passenger side. I lined up the dots my best, bolted the gear on, and then managed to slide the belt on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STI_Wolf Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I never had the otherside apart at all, only the passenger side. I lined up the dots my best, bolted the gear on, and then managed to slide the belt on. the dots on the cam gears should be exact opposite of each other.. one facing up and one facing down. if they are both facing the same direction then you need to redo it. it sounds like thats what you did.. its a common mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992_Loyale Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Followed Milesfox's guide for doing the timing to a tee. Car still would not catch. Tried to jumpstart it a few times, and the motor seemed to seize solid:mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niku-Sama Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 cant even turn it over by hand with a breaker bar and a socket on the crank snout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 You definitely have the valve timing wrong. Redo both belts. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992_Loyale Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 cant even turn it over by hand with a breaker bar and a socket on the crank snout? Nope, we tried that too As for the timing, it actually had to be done right, we triple checked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjw Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Nope, we tried that too I'm sure you have checked,but is the car out of gear? If it is,you need to pull the spark plugs and try turning it then. If that aint working,pull the dizzy and try it then. If that still isn't doing it, then I can only guess that the starter motor has jammed the drive gear into the flywheel teeth and isn't releasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjw Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Did you pull the motor to do the head gaskets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 the dots on the cam gears should be exact opposite of each other.. one facing up and one facing down. if they are both facing the same direction then you need to redo it. it sounds like thats what you did.. its a common mistake. You really need to have all the covers off to do this right. And changing just one belt is asking for trouble later. But first you have to get the coolant out of the motor. So pull the plugs and crank it over. Did you happen to remove the carb from the intake? There could be coolant leaking into the manifold from the carb base if you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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