Does not start

Hi,

If you have compression and spark, that is not an indication of a bad engine. Will it start for a couple of seconds if you use starting fluid?

Also, we don't have a section for buying or selling parts. Sorry about that, but I would like to know what has been checked to determine if a different engine is needed.

If you could, record it when cranking and upload it for me to hear. Hopefully, that will help me with some ideas.

Take a look through this link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Take care,

Joe

Yes, I did the starter spray, and it still didn't start. It has gas and a new battery cca 700. The car was given to me, I have the service reports for the car when the car was given to me, I was told it wasn't running. so, I towed it to my house and started troubleshooting issues and researching things. I know the spark plugs are good because I tested them with a flat head. All 4 of them the compression is good I felt air coming from the valve when it was trying to start. What I don't know is if the starter alternator timing belt or fuel pump are any good.

Hi,

Is it possible for you to record it from under the hood so I can better hear the engine cranking? I could hardly hear anything. If you have a helper, have them crank it while you stand in front of the vehicle with the hood open.

I really need to hear it because if you have spark at the plugs, fuel to the engine, and compression, it should run, unless the timing is off. I should be able to tell by listening to it cranking, I just need to hear it a bit better.

Also, the idea that starting fluid made no difference makes me think there is no spark (if the timing is correct). I/m not sure how you tested it, but here is a link showing how to do it. Take a look through it and see if it's what you did.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Also, where are you feeling air come out of the valves? And yes, the timing belt could have jumped time.

Let me know.

Joe