Engine crank but does not start

1992 OPEL KADETT
100,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DANIE001
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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.
Apr 6, 2018 at 9:03 AM
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STRAILER
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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
Apr 7, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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DANIE001
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Hi compression is good. The plug wires were on wrong so timing was out.
Apr 7, 2018 at 10:33 PM
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So is it running now?
Apr 9, 2018 at 9:20 AM
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