1997 Dodge Intrepid 1997 intrepid wont turn over.

1997 DODGE INTREPID
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JAYDEEE33
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1997 Dodge Intrepid 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i installed a new water pump on my 1997 intrepid and now the engine cranks but wont turn over. it started before the pump was installed. i have been trying everything for over a week to get it started. any feedback would be highly appreciated.
Nov 21, 2009 at 9:32 AM
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RASMATAZ
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now the engine cranks but wont turn over.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Nov 21, 2009 at 9:34 AM
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JAYDEEE33
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yes it is getting fuel to the fuel rail. also pulled a plug out and it sparked normal. the cam and crank sensors sounds like the next thing, where are those located?
Nov 21, 2009 at 9:43 AM
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