sohc zc help!!

[rex oner]

i have just purchased a 89 hatch with a sohc zc swap.. black top non vtec.. and the car died on me going in slow speed about 30 in 3ed gear.. then the car wont crank over.. i think it wont get no spark could this be becuse i just swaped a 1990 ls ecu into it.. or somthing eles.. the car will crank just not start.. help me out here?

[joebowlr21]

Just cut off on ya...........hmmmmmmmmmmm....


and it cranks but doesn't turn over?

My first impression if it was my car would be the timing belt.Once that sucker snaps, the car won't turn over. I pray it's not because if you have been trying to start the car several times after it died then it could lead to damaging the motor like bent valves which is going to lead you to an engine rebuild.Check your belt, just un-bolt the timing belt cover on the right side of the motor, just a few nuts i believe on a SOHC.


Start with checking the belt, if not the belt make sure the wiring to the ecu is not frayed because i kno alot of people who do shyty wiring jobs for motor swap.

[BullShifter]

Start with the basics.

Is it getting spark?

Is it getting fuel?