1986 Caprice

[pvoyager]

can someone help me. i have replaced the timing belt, brought it to number one compression, dropped in the distributer on number one, and got the firing order right, however my car still will not start. what else could the problem be or what did i not do right?

[PeteA216]

Is there fuel getting to the engine? Check the fuel lines, and especially the fuel filter. If you have the model with the carburetor, check your internal jets for dirt, you may possibly need to rebuild your carb (if you have a carb) If you have the throttle body injection system, check the connection to the jets, and the jets themselves. Your ECM (Electronic Control Module) or computer may be malfuntioning as well. To check for spark, remove plug #1, plug the wire into the spark plug while its removed, and set press the spark plug to a clean ground. Then watch for a steadily repeating spark while someone cranks the engine. If you have no spark or an erratic spark, check the power source to the distributor, your coil may also be shot.