bowtieboy911

i just recently got my b16 completely built and i got it back put it in the car and got it all ready and went to crank it over and it cranks over but wont start and when its cranking it kinda makes a whining noise and also makes like a clicking noise not fast and constant it like click..click..click..click when its turning over sounds like its coming from the head? my fuel pump turns on and i have fuel pressure, im getting spark but havent really messed with ignition timing? i havent checked my fuel filter but it could be so clogged it wont start right? i thing it is more than likely a timing issue...they were supposed to time it but they could have forgot to do it...i would just like to know if anyone has ever came across this or can help me out???

DartGuy25

what is your ecu cuz if its fully built then you might need a base map for your set up? Just a thought i had.

PyroProblem

This should really be in the tech section since its more related to troubleshooting/diagnosis...
But anyways, have you done a compression test yet?

DDTECH

Fuses?
All your grounds?
Check all your fuses under the hood and under your dash.. all of them.. making sure everything is good.

All your grounds should be tight and not loose..check the easy stuff first, report back with findings.

bowtieboy911

ok i will have to check all of that but what about a powdercoated valve cover what should i do about the ground that runs from valve cover to frame or wherever?

q16racer

Make a video clip of the clicking you are hearing.

DDTECH

If you dont have that ground, thats probably why the car isn't starting..

Run the ground to the front portion of the head.
http://i51.tinypic.com/2d0nwra.jpg towards the right side somewhere.

I have a valvecover similar to yours, and i ran my ground where it normally would go, and its fine. It'll make a connection through that.. the screw screws past the painting..
You should have "4" major grounds on your motor. Battery to chassis, Tranny to chassis, Valvecover to chassis and of course, ECU ground which is on the top of the thermostat.

josephcmiller2

It never hurts to check your firing order.

f20b jones

Also make sure the ground on the wiring harness is grounded to the intake if not injectors want fire .

bowtieboy911

i already took car the the place who did my motor or i would make a video...and the ground on the wiring harness doesnt that go to or around the thermostat housing?? i didnt think it went to intake... my buddy has a del sol and he doesnt have any of the ground wires to his valve cover to chassis or tranny to chassis???

DDTECH

ok, then your buddy is right.........................


The ecu ground, aka wire harness ground goes on top of the t-stat housing.

NyCloneEkSi845

check injectors and make sure they are firing

bowtieboy911

how can i check my injectors?