I don't get a spark from the coil. I've replaced the coil and still no spark. Is there a relay that feeds the coil?
Saturday, December 6th, 2008 AT 2:28 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
There is an ignition relay. However, are you getting power to the coil?
Joe
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Sunday, December 7th, 2008 AT 8:10 PM
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I pulled the distributor and it wasn't turning as I tried to start it. I think the timing belt broke.
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 AT 9:24 PM
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Hi:
When you crank the engine, does it sound normal or does it sound like you may have a cylender or two without compression?
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 AT 10:04 PM
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It sounded normal. It was turning over very smoothly. This is why I didn't suspect the timing belt initially.
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Thursday, December 11th, 2008 AT 9:07 AM
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Hi:
I just reviewed all of our postings. If the distributor isn't turning, you won't get spark to the plugs. Have you removed the dist to check for damage or the drive assembly for the dist?
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Thursday, December 11th, 2008 AT 11:28 AM
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I have verified that the timing belt is broke.
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Thursday, December 11th, 2008 AT 12:06 PM
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In a way I feel bad it's the belt, but now at least we know for sure it's the belt. I am surprised it sounded normal when you cranked it. Usually several valves are open and there will be no compression in those cylenders when you crank the engine.
If you have any other questions, let me know. Also, go to drive belt routing diagrams on this page if you need to see timing marks or anything dealing with routing.