Engine in .... again, this time its interesting

[325_driver 422]

Right, so the engine came out, to replace a rocker rail.

and on the way in / out, the lead that goes from the coil -> dizzy got snapped,

we found another one that had the same fittings from a Golf VW, but cant seem to get it to fire

timing is fine, e.g. nothing has been changed.

Can you mix and match HT / leads, or is this not recommended, as some leads may have a max voltage they can handle, thus not providing enough spark to the plugs ? (replacing it when the week finally comes, just want some heads up)

Any advice / knowledge on this

Greatly appreciated

[325_driver 422]

Have replaced main lead from coil to dizzy.

I have spark,

I have fuel

I have Air,

Timing is fine (the timing light is flashing on the line between the 0 | T on the crank pulley, correct me if it should be some thing else)

Still not starting, any reason why this could be ??

Help

## edit,

Clearances are to spec,

and i have compression (170 - 180psi) !

Edited August 15, 2010 by 325_driver

[polley 916]

Where did you check for spark? Did you pull out a plug and check or just at the lead? Your plugs may be stuffed.

[325_driver 422]

Where did you check for spark? Did you pull out a plug and check or just at the lead? Your plugs may be stuffed.

lead is sparking, plug is sparking, this is just down right weird

[polley 916]

Are the plugs wet when you pull them out? ie. are the injectors firing?

If not, test for power at the injectors, and signal. (signal is a pulsed earth from ecu)

Edited August 15, 2010 by polley

[325_driver 422]

Turns out, some one had done a botch up job on some sort of a fuel pump kill switch, and the fuel had decided to stop pumping after i checked it ! as i started checking every thing again !

This is turning into a nightmare