Dead engine

Tiny
ANTHONY.D.JAQUES
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  • 1992 LEXUS ES 300
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
My 1992 Lexus ES300 stopped running. I pulled over and turned the key. It would start and immediately stop. I'd rev it to see if it would keep running, only to disappointment.
Since then, I replaced the battery, had the alternator tested, tested the ignition coil, changed the pcv, distributor, and tested for spark. No spark and I can't smell fuel with the plug out. The car will turn, but the top half won't go. I've put too much money into it already and need some advice.
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 AT 7:04 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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The car will turn, but the top half won't go. Check the timing belt
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Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 AT 7:25 PM
Tiny
ANTHONY.D.JAQUES
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The distributor turns which means the timing belt does too.
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Friday, June 24th, 2011 AT 3:08 PM
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I was told the electrical system has a ground in it. With a test light connected from the positive cable to the terminal, the light turns on when the radio fuse is pulled or the door is opened.
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Friday, June 24th, 2011 AT 3:17 PM
Tiny
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You got a No Spark issue here-check and test the igntion system
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Friday, June 24th, 2011 AT 7:37 PM

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