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Old 05-22-2006, 10:59 PM   #1
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82 cimarron no start

im helpin a buddy trying to get it running.. it has 111k on it its a 1.8. that has ben well maintaned. it ran fine when it was parked it was parked for winter now when you try to start it it rotates,gets spark and fuel but no start.. it started for a minn but died out and it sounded like it was 180 out of time but distributer was never out.. if you pull plugs and dry out cylenders it will attempt to start... please and advice will help thank you!!
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Old 05-23-2006, 10:12 PM   #2
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Re: 82 cimarron no start

anyone??? timing chain?? no thoughts??
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Old 05-28-2006, 10:56 PM   #3
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Re: 82 cimarron no start

no one at all?????
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Old 05-29-2006, 06:56 AM   #4
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Re: 82 cimarron no start

It sounds like weak spark. Check the coil. Check the inside of the cap. On the fuel side of things, have you checked fuel pressure? Does starting fluid help at all. Since it sat all winter, check the air intake for an obstuction due to some critter building a nest. Have you tried some fresher gas?
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Re: 82 cimarron no start

i wish i would of read your post 2 days ago!! the timing chain was fine! the spark is WEAK like you said... what happens if you assemble it and a tensioner on timing chain is missing? new chain but no tensioner!!!
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Old 06-04-2006, 08:02 AM   #6
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Re: 82 cimarron no start

I'm not sure on your engine but my intuition tells me the valve timing would be out. You might even seriously damage the engine even trying to start it. I doubt it would start or even run, much less correctly. I think you have to open it up again and correct the deficiency.
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Re: 82 cimarron no start

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I'm not sure on your engine but my intuition tells me the valve timing would be out. You might even seriously damage the engine even trying to start it. I doubt it would start or even run, much less correctly. I think you have to open it up again and correct the deficiency.
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how would i go about correcying valve timing? its the 1.8... changed coil and had moduel checked still no start please help
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Re: 82 cimarron no start

You noted that a tensioner is missing? You'll have to replace any missing or broken parts. I'd recommend getting a Haynes or Chilton manual for reference. I can't offer specifics as I am not familiar with that engine.
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it was the carb the whole time it needed a rebuilding.......
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