Cranks but no start

Tiny
KEVVR6
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  • 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
  • 2.8L
  • VR6
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 256,000 MILES
I have rebuilt my car listed above it is a vr6, twelve valve engine.
1. Changed head gasket.
2. Cleaned valves and Springs.
3. Replaced rod barrings.
4. Piston rings.
5. Sent cylinder head in to b cleaned.
6. Replaced spark plugs and wires coil package.
7. New battery.
8. Replaced timing guide.
9. New starter.
10 Did timing and have all three positions aligned
but I still have crank but no start problem.
Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 AT 2:17 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is there both spark and fuel to the engine? Will it start with starting fluid?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peh7-pFycyc

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

If you have both, recheck timing, check compression. Let me know what you find.
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 AT 7:51 PM

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