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1996 Chrysler Concorde no start

Tiny
MELLROTT
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  • 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 149,500 MILES
Replaced the intake gaskets, upper and lower. Everything is plugged in but now it won't start. Sounds like its hydro locking/backfiring but obviously to change the intake you don't touch any of the timing components
Monday, June 23rd, 2014 AT 4:48 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When you engage the starter, does it sound normal? Based on your description, it sounds like a timing issue. Also, have you checked to make sure it isn't dumping fuel due to a bad regulator or if the fuel pressure is within the manufacturer's specs at the rail?
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Monday, June 23rd, 2014 AT 8:14 PM
Tiny
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Fuel pressure is within specs. Sounds normal when cranking. I don't know how it'd be a timing issue if I wasn't anywhere near the timing components. I've checked the wires multiple times and they're in the right order. I replaced the plugs today and it tried a little more to start but didn't.
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
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You first mentioned that it sounds like it is hydro locking. That is why I questioned timing. And you're certain the plug wires are on in the correct order?
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 AT 7:17 PM

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