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240sxcoupe · 03-12-2008, 11:05 PM

hey every one i just finishing repairing a blown head gasket and car wont start... i put every thing back on except for the radiator cause i didn't want the hasslen of putting it on then the car not starting and having to take it off... the car does turn over but no clicking...any suggestion on what could be the problem???

Skaterjunky8 · 03-12-2008, 11:13 PM

distributor or the timing chain is on wrong. But first see if you have spark, then ifyou have spark, see if you have fuel. Then if you have all that, put the motor on TDC and restab the distributor. If you do that, still nothing, check compression. Most likely its your timing is off though

SoguRacing · 03-13-2008, 12:35 AM

i concurr. msglngth

KA-T_240 · 03-13-2008, 11:44 AM

Start by checking that everything is hooked up, all the grounds are on.......
Check Battery voltage, check for fuel pressue, then signs of fuel on plugs after cranking, pull the plugs make sure they all are sparking.

Did you double and triple check your chains are on right? and that the distributor is in the position it is suppose to be.

240sxcoupe · 03-13-2008, 11:49 PM

hey i appreciate all the advice... i ended up taken to the shop to have them take a look at it...use to go there all the time...guy said im better off replacing that engine... which sucks cause i just spent $300 for a camshaft that snapped in half... aite once again i appreciate the help from every one...

awesomenick · 03-14-2008, 08:10 AM

So, your camshaft snapped in half after you rebuilt? Or, you rebuilt it because of the snapped cam? Which cam is it? I have a lot of S13 cams. Did the mechanic tell you what was wrong? My KA had the distributor timing 180 degrees off, and it wouldn't start..... obviously...

03-12-2008, 11:05 PM	#1
240sxcoupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sac Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	engine wont start hey every one i just finishing repairing a blown head gasket and car wont start... i put every thing back on except for the radiator cause i didn't want the hasslen of putting it on then the car not starting and having to take it off... the car does turn over but no clicking...any suggestion on what could be the problem???

03-13-2008, 12:35 AM	#3
SoguRacing Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: (714) Age: 35 Posts: 2,967 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: SoguRacing Feedback Score: 23 reviews	i concurr. msglngth __________________ Pre Tune Checkup! Compression,LeakDown,Vacuum Test $80. Cams Install: $180

03-13-2008, 11:44 AM	#4
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 34 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Start by checking that everything is hooked up, all the grounds are on....... Check Battery voltage, check for fuel pressue, then signs of fuel on plugs after cranking, pull the plugs make sure they all are sparking. Did you double and triple check your chains are on right? and that the distributor is in the position it is suppose to be. __________________

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03-12-2008, 11:13 PM	#2
Skaterjunky8 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	distributor or the timing chain is on wrong. But first see if you have spark, then ifyou have spark, see if you have fuel. Then if you have all that, put the motor on TDC and restab the distributor. If you do that, still nothing, check compression. Most likely its your timing is off though

03-13-2008, 11:49 PM	#5
240sxcoupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sac Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey i appreciate all the advice... i ended up taken to the shop to have them take a look at it...use to go there all the time...guy said im better off replacing that engine... which sucks cause i just spent $300 for a camshaft that snapped in half... aite once again i appreciate the help from every one...

03-14-2008, 08:10 AM	#6
awesomenick Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: UT Age: 32 Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	So, your camshaft snapped in half after you rebuilt? Or, you rebuilt it because of the snapped cam? Which cam is it? I have a lot of S13 cams. Did the mechanic tell you what was wrong? My KA had the distributor timing 180 degrees off, and it wouldn't start..... obviously...