1993 Isuzu Amigo Won't Start

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AARONHAMILTON
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1993 isuzu amigo 2.3 4x2 manual trans. 127000 miles. i replaced head gasket and proceeded to set timing vehicle is getting fuel and spark but wont start. i have replaced timing belt and followed manual to the t on timing procedures and i dont know what else to do. can you help me please?
Aug 13, 2006 at 10:50 AM
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[quote:7a578fbcf8="aaronhamilton"]1993 isuzu amigo 2.3 4x2 manual trans. 127000 miles. i replaced head gasket and proceeded to set timing vehicle is getting fuel and spark but wont start. i have replaced timing belt and followed manual to the t on timing procedures and i dont know what else to do. can you help me please?[/quote:7a578fbcf8]

First off, does it act like it wants to fire, or just nothing at all?
I would go back thru the timing belt installation procedure and make sure it is correct. Make sure when the timing marks are ligned up, the number 4 cylinder is at TDC.
Aug 13, 2006 at 1:40 PM
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Recheck the timing belt installation. With the timing marks aligned, confirm that cylinder 4 is at TDC. Also note whether the engine tries to fire or does nothing.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1993 Isuzu Amigo 2.3 with a manual transmission says the engine has fuel and spark but will not start after a head gasket and timing belt replacement, despite following the timing procedure. The expert asks whether it tries to fire and advises rechecking the timing belt installation, confirming cylinder 4 is at TDC when the marks line up.

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