lilo_goki

okay, just swap back the single cam d16z6 in my car, did water pump and timing belt, the timing belt was more to the valvecover side, i use the dx ecu to start my car and i was cranking for a while, the car didn't start. i took a look at the timing belt and notice it was moving toward the mount side, i tried cranking it again and it now started but it seems like it's choking. i shut it off, and tried cranking it again, it would crank for about 2-3 seconds than it'll start, but when it starts, it stays at 1000 rpm and it kinda chokes, i did not put the cat on yet but i don't think the cat will affect it, anyone have any idea. is it that the timing is off or the timing belt is too tight.

slo_hatch

does the timing belt have any slack...like is it a little or alot? tug on it and see how easy it is to move. what about the tensioner?? did you make sure everything is put back together 100% the way its supposed to be?

lilo_goki

yes, everything is put back 100% the way it's suppose to be, the timing belt doesn't have slack, only a little, it's on there pretty tight.

lilo_goki

correction, i'm actually using a cx ecu, not a dx.

lilo_goki

bump!!!

Slow91_JDM_Si

Soo after you checked your timing...limit down to either not enough fuel or not a good spark. correct firing order on spark plug wires?

lilo_goki

firing order is correct, i'm thinking it's timing. redid timing and it idles at 1500 rpm now, a lil better but still having problem starting, i think it's about 1-3 tooth off, so gonna have to recheck it again.