CA18DET problem......

[krazycaron]

Ok..... I have searched the faq for this motor......I did the swap and fired the motor up with new plugs (E3 Plugs), new oil,etc., it ran for about 5 min. I shut it down, did this a few times, well I went out today to fire it up to go have a down pipe made.....the car wont fire..... i have fuel getting to the motor, I checked spark, i have played with the cas, checked the ecu and even put a new maf and cas in......NOTHING! what could be the problem.....i have been ripping my hair out all day long trying to figure this one out....I know once someone tells me what it is im gonna feel like a tool cuz it will probably be something SUPER simple but please guys help me out.

[4x4le]

Not that I think the plugs are your problem, but throw them in the trash.
Dont waste you money on plugs like that. Copper plugs are the best and happen to be the cheapest as well. Just get some ngk copper plugs with a heat range of 6 and gap them down to 28-30 (assuming your swap is stock).

Sure, youll have to replace them more often than more expensive plugs but I dont get down with all them multi electrode plugs, especially on turbo engines.


One time I had a ca18 that wouldnt start and it was simply that the terminal needed cleaned where it plugs in. You also can have it off time there as well. Im not goign to be able to be much help to you there however, With the little information that has been provided you may have pretty much ruled out the possible problems. I guessing it may be off time bad.