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Engine crank but does not start

Tiny
DANIE001
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  • 1992 OPEL KADETT
  • 1.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 100,000 MILES
Hi, I have spark and fuel. The has a 2.4 liter engine. It has a carburetor with electronic ignition with 7 pin module. Replace coil, distributor, cap, rotor 7 pin module spark is orange blue.
Friday, April 6th, 2018 AT 9:03 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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How does the engine sounds when cranking it over? Can we do a compression test to make sure we are not chasing our tails?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, April 7th, 2018 AT 1:04 PM
Tiny
DANIE001
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Hi compression is good. The plug wires were on wrong so timing was out.
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Saturday, April 7th, 2018 AT 10:33 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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So is it running now?
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Monday, April 9th, 2018 AT 9:20 AM

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