92 passat wont start

[red_bull]

my 92 passat is having some issues, i just put in a new starter however, the car now cranks but wont turn over, what should i check for on the fuel injectors? could it be the fuel pump? something else? should i just get a mechanic with a diagnostic?

[boschmann]

Do you get a spark from the coil wire?

[red_bull]

Originally Posted by boschmann

Do you get a spark from the coil wire?

This would be determined by...?

[boschmann]

Removing the coil wire from center of distributor cap & placing near a ground. Then crank the engine and look for a spark jumping to ground.

[red_bull]

Yes there is a spark, also when u pump the gas while cranking the car, it begins to turn over, but doesnt, a friend of mine having a similar problem with a porshe was told to change his fuel pressure regulator (very expensive).

[boschmann]

After cranking for a minute pull a spark plug & see if it is wet with gas or dry. Can you hear the fuel pump running when you first turn the key to the run position?

[red_bull]

yes i hear a whiring sound when i turn on the car, if its a fuel pump, i dont know, but i would imagine so, also, the plug is completely dry, but it smells of gasoline, but yes its dry

[boschmann]

Dry after craning is actually better. Try spraying some starting fluid into the air intake while cranking to see if it runs for a few seconds.

[red_bull]

ok, i sprayed it in the font hole of the air filter box, n no dice, nothing ounded different, also i foun out there is fuel in my fuel rail, so that means its not a fuel pump right, and finally, were is the air filter on my car because when i opened the box there was nothing there could that be a problem, also i have a friend that says he can rebuild my fuel pressure regulator would u recommend this? I appreciate all ur help ur like the king of german cars i have so many mechanic friends and their all baffled because i have a volkswagen

[boschmann]

There should be an air filter in the air box. Spaying ether into the manifold should cause the engine to run for a moment, otherwise suspect a cap/rotor/plug wire issue. Make sure the spark is getting to the plugs. I'd think timing belt, but you wouldn't get spark if it broke, perhaps it jumped a few teeth. You need to check the marks on the flywheel & cam sprocket.